1. Options for International Exchange Students at Hochschule Esslingen
Monika Zellner, Incoming Exchange Coordinator

2. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences – Facts and Figures
One of the top addresses in Germany for engineering, management, social and nursing sciences
Regularly ranked among the top ten universities of applied sciences in Germany
At the forefront of the German high-tech industry with close contacts in industry, social work and health care institutions
Approx. 6,000 students, 11 faculties, Bachelor‘s and 10 Master‘s degree programs
Students will have access to more than 50 highly modern laboratories and progressive educational facilities
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3. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences - Sites and Faculties
City Campus
Automotive Engineering
Building Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Natural Sciences
Esslingen
Hilltop Campus
Information Technology
Management
Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences
Graduate School
Goeppingen
Campus
Engineering Management
Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering
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4. Reasons to study at Esslingen UAS
Practice oriented curriculum
Learning setting in small groups
Excellent facilities (modern workshops and labs, etc.)
Esslingen UAS is top in rankings
Courses taught in English in most of the faculties
Many links to industry and welfare organizations  possibilities for internships
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5. Partnerships of Esslingen UAS
Links with many international companies, e. g.
… and welfare and health care organisations in the region
Viele Incoming-Studierenden möchten an ihr Studiensemester ein Praktikum anschließen – wir haben gute Möglichkeiten in der Nähe für sie!
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6. STIPUS program - Special offers for international exchange students
German language courses at different levels, free of charge!
German History & Culture class to learn more about the country and German culture, free of charge!
Excursions to “places of interest” (e.g. Lake Constance, Frankfurt, Nuremberg), free of charge!
Intercultural workshops, free of charge!
Accommodation is guaranteed for all exchange students
Academic advisor in every faculty
International Friends Program for German and International students with activities and trips
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7. What to expect from your STIPUS study abroad semester at Esslingen UAS?
Language of instruction: German or English
Choice of courses from all undergraduate study courses
Full orientation program, German language and German History & Culture classes including excursions
Study together with international and German students
Acquire and improve intercultural skills
German semester dates: September-February and March-August
Various options available:
1 semester of studies
2 semesters of studies or
1 semester of studies + 1 semester internship
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8. Accommodation Halls of residence in Esslingen
Single rooms with shared bathroom ~ €/month
Single apartments including kitchen and bathroom ~290 €/month
Halls of residence in Goeppingen
Single rooms in shared appartments
Costs €/month
Accommodation is guaranteed for all international exchange students!
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9. Support before arrival in Germany
Students receive official welcome and admission letter
Information s with details regarding
Accommodation
Health insurance
German courses
Orientation program
Important documents to bring
Arrival and check-in at the dorms
Admission information is being forwarded to immigration office to facilitate students‘ visa applications
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10. Day of arrival
Students are being welcomed directly at the dorms by a member of the accommodation team
Students receive a „Welcome Package“ (in German or English)
Overview of orientation program
Preliminary certificate of matriculation
Study Guide
Explanation of administrative issues
Application for student ticket
Emergency numbers
List of coordinators at the faculties and important contacts
Useful abbreviations
Maps of Esslingen, Göppingen and Stuttgart
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11. Support during orientation program
Full orientation program consisting of
2 weeks (summer) or 4 weeks (winter)
2 information meetings
Registration at city/residence permit/visa application
Taking care of health insurance
Opening a bank account
Paying the semester fee for Student Services
Official enrolment
Internet access/ -account
Guided campus tour
Intensive German language classes
Intercultural training
Official welcome meeting by HS Esslingen
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12. Support during the semester
Every exchange student has a supervising professor at the faculty who helps with timetables, questions regarding course selection, exam registration etc.
Workshop on „How to apply for internships in Germany“
Support with application of work permit (if necessary for an internship)
Official transcript of records (in English) is being generated and sent to the home university of each student after departure
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13. Support during the semester
German language courses at 4 different levels
Intensive German course 5h/day before regular classes start
Regular German course 4h/week during the semester
Course „German history and culture“ in German or English
Excursions to “places of interest” (e.g. Lake Constance, Frankfurt, Stuttgart) are part of the course
International Friends Program
Organized by the International Office
Activities and trips for international and German students to get to know each other
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14. Activities organized by the International Office
Summer Party and Excursions
Farewell Party
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15. The International Office
Is there to help the students before, during and after their stay at Esslingen UAS!
Contact for international exchange students:
Monika Zellner
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16. Where can I find more information?
First Information - Programs and Application
Course descriptions
Accommodation
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17. Additional information
For further information regarding our incoming exchange programs, please see our flyers and information sheets.
Our doors are open for your students…
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18. International Automotive Engineering Program INTAP
INTAP gives an overview of methods and topics in Automotive Engineering
Specially designed classes outside our regular study program
The academic calendar has been adjusted to international standards (September – December)
Language of instruction is English
Choose 3 to 5 engineering classes
Alternative Powertrain
Basic Elements of Feedback Control Technology
Computer Simulation in Automotive Engineering
Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Fluid Mechanics
Classes „German as a Foreign Language“ and „Germany in the Heart of Europe“ help you to learn more about Germany and its culture
Teilnahme am Programm INTAP ist derzeit Studierenden folgender Partnerhochschulen möglich:
USA, Clemson University
USA, Kettering University
USA, Lawrence Tech University
USA, University of Alabama
Mexiko, ITESM
Finnland, Jyväskylä
Schweden, Jönköping University
Schweden, Linköping University
Singapur, NUS
Großbritannien, University of Glasgow
Großbritannien, University of Hertfordshire
China, Yangzhou University
Japan, Saitama University
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19. INTAP Faculty excursions
Excursions for example to Porsche Development Center in Weissach and Daimler AG in Stuttgart
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