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Career Fair 2026

This year's career fair will take place for the 25th time on May 19. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., interested students can obtain information from the participating companies.

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Would you like to study with us? Here you will find everything you need to know about the application process and the requirements.

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Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences maintains relationships with around 200 institutions around the world.

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360 degree tour

Curious about the university? Here you can find a 360-degree tour. Take a look at all the facilities and get to know them - even before you start your studies.

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Part-time studies

Still studying alongside your job? That's possible - also with us. Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences offers numerous continuing education courses.

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Campus News

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Regional competition “Jugend forscht” in Schmalkalden
Under the motto “Maximum Perspective,” the Southwest Thuringia regional competition of Jugend forscht took place for the ninth time on Tuesday at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences.…
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Mechanical engineering students among the ten best teams in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge
Modular expansion of a wind-powered water pump as a task
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Retaining skilled workers as a task for the future
WORT project to be continued and strategically developed further
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Events

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19. January - 27. March
Exhibition "Surreale Kunst"
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01. March - 22. May
Start-up Competition 2026
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Welcome to Schmalkalden University

About 3000 students in the Faculties of Business and Economics, Business Law, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are currently enjoying the numerous opportunities which studying in Schmalkalden offers. Various university rankings show that our students can enjoy high-quality education and the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden offers ideal conditions: a campus with everything within easy walking distance, state-of-the-art laboratories and a modern library, as well as personal contacts between lecturers and students.

In addition, studying at the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden is characterised by internationality. With over 150 partner universities worldwide, the university has a dense network of cooperations, enabling our students a stay abroad. Numerous cultural events, an extensive range of sports activities and the proximity to the winter sports town of Oberhof and to the theatre town of Meiningen make our university an attractive place to study.

Furthermore, the Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences perceives itself as a regional competence centre for technology and innovation in Southern Thuringia and is, for many enterprises, a significant cooperation and network partner for research and technology transfer. As such, application-oriented research plays an important role. Enterprises can benefit from our services and contact us via the business portal.

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