All courses are held in English. Students write their Master’s theses in English as well.
The winter semester starts on 1 October. The lecture period usually starts in the second week of October.
15 May for the following winter semester
Computers and media are ubiquitous, and computer scientists are at the forefront of transforming the way of writing, reading, seeing and generally communicating with each other. Computer science entails analysing, implementing and evaluating technical solutions to improve everyday digital life.
The new challenges are deeply anchored with the main characteristics of these systems and applications:
Central topics of the Applied Computer Science:
The curriculum of the Master's degree programme, which lasts four semesters, is divided into two parts: mandatory modules and elective modules tailored to the student's specific interests. Elective modules can be chosen from two areas:
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Approx. 130 EUR per semester (granting free public transport within the State of Thuringia as well as a student discount at the canteen and other venues)
Schmalkalden is a very affordable study location. The cost of living is approx. 755 EUR per month:
Proof of English language ability for non-native speakers: TOEFL iBT 80 or better, or IELTS 6.5 or better
English as the medium of instruction during undergraduate studies is not sufficient for admission. Native English speakers are exempt from this.
15 May for the following winter semester
Hochschule Schmalkalden
Dezernat 1 - Studium und Internationales
Blechhammer 4–9
98574 Schmalkalden
Germany
There are various medium-sized companies in Schmalkalden regularly looking for part-time employees. Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences offers a dedicated Career Service that assists in such matters.
Dormitories
The "Studierendenwerk Thüringen" (Students‘ Union) runs all dormitories in Schmalkalden. There are two dormitory buildings on campus – House I and House II at Blechhammer 9 – that can be reached in less than a minute on foot from the Schmalkalden-Fachhochschule train station. The third dormitory is on Martin-Luther-Ring, which is an eight-minute walk from campus. While the dormitories offer single room flats, the majority is constituted of single rooms in two- to four-room flats. The flats are equipped with a fitted kitchen and shower/toilet. The monthly rent (including utilities) ranges from 167 to 228 EUR. Prospective students can apply online via the website of the Studierendenwerk: https://www.stw-thueringen.de/en/housing/application/.
Private housing
Nevertheless, we encourage degree seeking students to consider private accommodation as the demand for housing in dormitories is very high and we cannot guarantee a spot for you. Students who seek places of their own can live alone or with other students in a private flat-sharing community (WG).
The “Wohnungsgenossenschaft Schmalkalden” and the “Wohnungsbau Schmalkalden” offer flats ranging in size and rent in different residential areas in Schmalkalden and the surrounding area. You can choose between furnished and non-furnished flats. Furthermore, if you prefer to live in a shared flat but do not know somebody to room with, our housing team can assign you a shared flat.
Moreover, there are websites where landlords, tenants and also students offer rooms, many of which are furnished. The most popular page is https://www.wg-gesucht.de/ or the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/473221526028262.
In any case, your chances of stress-free living in Schmalkalden are best if you inform yourself well ahead. For more information, please check out our housing info sheet (https://www.hs-schmalkalden.de/fileadmin/portal/Dokumente/IO/Infosheet_Housing.pdf).
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences has its own International Career Service for students, graduates, and local companies. The International Career Service is the central interface between studies and career. It serves as the first point of contact for companies looking for interns or cooperation opportunities, among other things.
In order to fulfil our tasks, the International Career Service regularly organises events around these topics:
The portfolio also includes workshops for students, excursions, fireside chats and “Career Days”.
Additionally, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences organises a career fair.
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences provides an "Incoming App" for international students in which students can seek information on university-related matters as well as on moving to and living in Germany, particularly in Schmalkalden. Furthermore, the Department for Studies and International Relations operates a Student Service Zone and offers a comprehensive, extracurricular event programme for international students with events such as career workshops, field trips to major German cities, cultural events, etc.
Additionally, the university offers:
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