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Kick-off event of the project “WORTplus”

The kick-off event of the WORTplus project will take place on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

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

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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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Events

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19. January - 27. March
Exhibition "Surreale Kunst"
21
Jan
21. January 2026 18:00-21:00
New Year's reception 2026
28
Jan
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Jan
10
Feb
10. February 2026 14:00-16:00
Kick-off event of the project “WORTplus”
26
Feb
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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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