1. Hochschule Esslingen – University of Applied Sciences!

2. 2 Hochschule Esslingen What you might know about Germany…

3. 3 Hochschule Esslingen Germany has so much more to offer…

4. 4 Hochschule Esslingen General facts about Germany I » Situated in the heart of Europe » About 82 million inhabitants; one of the most densly populated countries in Europe » Official language: German (with a variety of dialects) » Moderate climate with hot summers (up to 35°C/95°F) and cold winters (as low as -15°C/5°F) and frequent rain throughout the year » Variety of landscapes: from majestic mountains in the South to dreamy seascapes in the North

5. 5 Hochschule Esslingen General facts about Germany II Esslingen and Göppingen » Strong economy, especially car manufacturing, mechanical engineering and electronics » Charm of big cities, small villages with timbered houses and a variety of art and culture » Magnificent castles and fortresses » Land of „poets and thinkers“ (Goethe, Einstein, Marx..) » 2000 years of history

6. 6 Hochschule Esslingen Esslingen “I just fell in love with the pretty old buildings and small alleys; they were exactly like in pictures of my German book in high school!” Laura from Finland » Lively town with a medieval soul and 1,250 years of history » 93,000 inhabitants, located in the valley of Neckar, surrounded by vineyards » Attractive economic region, strong emphasis on automotive and mechanical engineering » Historic old town with half-timbered houses, numerous pubs and a great cultural variety » Distance to Stuttgart 15 km

7. 7 Hochschule Esslingen Göppingen » Traditional and innovative town of industry and services » Close to nature, with a great variety of sports and culture » Located in one of the most beautiful countrysides of Baden- Württemberg » 57,000 inhabitants » Distance to Esslingen 25 km, approx. 30 minutes by train

8. 8 Hochschule Esslingen Stuttgart » Economically powerful metropolis in the southwest of Germany » 600,000 inhabitants » City of culture, gardens and parks and a variety of architectural styles » Numerous festivals and events » Famous museums, e.g. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum, Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, Linden-Museum

9. 9 Hochschule Esslingen 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. 6000 students, 11 faculties, 26 Bachelor‘s and 12 Master‘s degree programs » You will have access to more than 50 highly modern laboratories and progressive educational facilities

10. 10 Hochschule Esslingen Esslingen University of Applied Sciences - Sites and Faculties Esslingen City Campus »Automotive Engineering »Building Services - Energy - Environment »Mechanical Engineering »Natural Sciences Esslingen Hilltop Campus »Business Administration »Information Technology »Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences »Graduate School Goeppingen Campus »Engineering Management »Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering

11. 11 Hochschule Esslingen 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

12. 12 Hochschule Esslingen Partnerships of Esslingen UAS Links with many international companies, e. g. … and welfare and health care organisations in the region

13. 13 Hochschule Esslingen Exchange program ERASMUS/Global - 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! » Student accommodation is most likely provided » Academic advisor in every faculty » International Friends Program for German and International students with activities and trips

14. 14 Hochschule Esslingen What to expect from your ERASMUS/Global 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

15. 15 Hochschule Esslingen 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

16. 16 Hochschule Esslingen INTAP Faculty excursions Excursions for example to Porsche Development Center in Weissach and Daimler AG in Stuttgart

17. 17 Hochschule Esslingen The International Office » Is there to help you before, during and after your stay at Esslingen UAS! » Contact for international exchange students: Monika Zellner www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming

18. 18 Hochschule Esslingen The International Office » Answers your questions regarding study abroad possibilities at Esslingen UAS » Provides information and general guidance » Handles applications from international exchange students » Organizes an orientation program for all international exchange students » Arranges suitable accommodation » Organizes „International Friends“ activities to meet German students

19. 19 Hochschule Esslingen Accommodation » Halls of residence in Esslingen » Single rooms with shared bathroom ~250-350 €/month » Single apartments including kitchen and bathroom ~300 €/month » Halls of residence in Goeppingen » Single rooms in shared appartments » Costs ~240-290 €/month » Accommodation can most likely be provided for all international exchange students!

20. 20 Hochschule Esslingen Activities organized by the International Office Farewell Party Summer Party and Excursions

21. 21 Hochschule Esslingen Free Time Activities » Sports facilities at Esslingen UAS » Festivals and concerts; open air movie theater » Mountainbiking, Kayaking, Swimming, Hiking, Skiing » Fußball (VfB Stuttgart) » Daimler Museum, Porsche Museum » Medieval Christmas Market » Rennstall of Esslingen UAS, Glider Flying » …

22. 22 Hochschule Esslingen Travel in Germany Munich The Alps Stuttgart Berlin Frankfurt Köln ca. 15 min ca. 2 hours ca. 3 hours ca. 6 hours ca. 3 hours ca. 2 hours by train

23. 23 Hochschule Esslingen Travel in Europe Amsterdam Paris Budapest Prague Vienna Rome

24. 24 Hochschule Esslingen Where can I find more information? First Information – Program Overview www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming Accommodation Course descriptions

25. 25 Hochschule Esslingen Contact Information www.hs-esslingen.de/incoming Monika Zellner: monika.zellner@hs-esslingen.de Our doors are open for you…

26. 26 Hochschule Esslingen Management  Innovation Management  Int. Industrial Management (MBA) Chemical Engineering  Applied Surface and Material Sciences Automotive Engineering & IT  Automotive Systems Mechatronics  Mechatronics / Systems Engineering Automotive Engineering &  Design and Development in Mechanical Engineering Automotive and Mech. Engineering Nursing/Nursing Management  Nursing Sciences Nursing Education Social Work, Childhood  Social Work Education Building Energy Environment  Energy Systems and Energy Management The Master study programmes