Exchange students can attend any number of the English-taught classes listed on this page across all faculties and take the respective examinations. English-taught classes that are not listed on this page are not permitted for exchange students to register for examinations. If you would like to take German-taught classes (this excludes German Languages Classes) across faculties as an exchange student, we appreciate this; please inform yourself about the German-language courses on offer via the curricula of the individual degree programmes and complete this form and send it to the Mobility Administration within one month of the start of the semester.
Faculty of Business and Economics
Lectures | ECTS | Professor | Exam |
International Trade Theory and Policy | 5 | Prof Richert | |
Macroeconomics | 5 | Prof Richert | |
Statistics | 5 | Ms Clauß | |
Management Accounting & Management Control. Modul A |
5 | Prof Schuster | |
Finance and Investment | 5 | Prof Heinemann | |
Cost Accounting | 5 | Ms Fröbrich | |
Digital Business | 5 | Prof Richter | |
Real Estate Economics | 5 | Prof d'Andria | |
European Economic and Monetary Union | 5 | Prof Richert | |
Intercultural Management | 5 | Ms Kotsch | |
Exchange Rates and International Macroeconomic Policy | 5 | Ms Kotsch | |
Bank Management | 5 | Ms Kotsch | |
Economics of Climate Change | 5 | Prof Störmann | |
see spanish-taught course offers here |
Faculty of Computer Science
Lectures | ECTS | Professor | Exam |
Computational Intelligence(8\ CI) | 5 | Prof Golz | |
Media Production (8\ MP) | 3 | Prof Chantelau | |
Agile Project Management & Software Development(6\ AgilSWDev) |
5 | Prof Englmeier | |
Selected Chapters of Functional Programming (8\ FunProg) |
5 | Prof Neuhardt | |
Mobile Systems (MobSys) | 5 | Dr Sommer | |
Blockchain Applications (4\ Blockchain) |
5 | Prof Englmeier |
Faculty of Business Law
Classes | ECTS | Professor | Exam |
International Finance Management | 3 | Prof Schellberg | |
European Law | 3 | Prof Schneider | |
English II | 3 | Prof Schackmar | |
Private International Law | 3 | Prof Schackmar | |
European and International Recovery and Insolvency Law |
3 | Prof Gompertz |
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Lectures. | ECTS | Professor | Exam |
Numerical Heat Transfer Simulation | 5 | Prof Pietzsch | |
Production Technology | 5 | Prof Löser | |
Simulation Driven Design | 5 | Prof Dietzel | |
Fossil and Bio Fuel, Lubricants and Plastics |
5 | Dipl.-Ing. Beugel |
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Classes | ECTS | Professor | Exam |
Communication Networks | 5 | Prof Roppel | |
Electrical Engineering I | 5 | Prof Schreivogel | |
Human Machine Interaction | 5 | Prof Schweigel | |
Robotic | 5 | Prof Schweigel | |
Digital Signal Processing for Engineering Applications |
5 | Prof Roppel | |
Robotic Vision | 5 | Prof Schweigel |
International School
(a) Language and Communication: German
In the study area “Language and Communication: German" we offer German language courses during the semester from A1 to C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. These courses are aimed at all international students who wish to develop or improve their knowledge of German language and culture during their stay in Schmalkalden. As the number of participants is limited, students are advised to register before the semester starts. Enrolment is only possible via Stud.IP. The range of courses is as follows:
Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer | Exam |
German Language A1.1 (Group 1) | 5 | Ms Petschauer | |
German Language A1.1 (Group 2) | 5 | Ms Petschauer | |
German Language A1.1 (Group 3) online |
5 | Ms Bernetiere | |
German Language A1.2 (Group 1) | 5 | Ms Toronyi Ph.D. | |
German Language A1.2 (Group 2) | 5 | Ms Toronyi Ph.D. | |
German Language A2.1 (Group 1) | 5 | Ms Wang | |
German Language A2.1 (Group 2) | 5 | Ms Li | |
German Language A2.2 (Group 1) | 5 | Ms Pesavento | |
German Language A2.2 (Group 2) online |
5 | Dr Renz | |
Verbal Communication A2 online |
5 | Dr Renz | |
German Language B1.1 | 5 | Ms Pesavento | |
German Language B1.2 online |
5 | Dr Renz | |
Verbal Communication B1 online |
5 | Mr Renz | |
German Language B2.1 | 5 | Mr Romero | |
German Language B2.2 online |
5 | Mr Renz | |
German Language C1.1 | 5 | Mr Romero | |
Verbal Communication B2/C1 online |
5 | Mr Renz |
(b) Language and Communication: English
In the study area “Language and Communication” we offer applied English language courses that are complemented by lectures on intercultural sensitisation. The courses on “Business English” prepare the students for demanding professional activities in an international context and are also offered within several skill levels. They are not designed for native speakers and have a limited number of participants. The complementary courses on interculturality aim at an enlightened and reflected foreign experience with intercultural awareness. Additionally, we offer tailored courses on academic writing and reading in an international context. The range of courses is as follows:
Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer | Exam |
Academic Reading online |
3 | Dr Moura | |
Academic Writing online |
3 | Dr Moura | |
Business English Intermediate | 5 | Ms Bagchi | |
English for Academic Presentations online | 3 | Dr Moura | |
Personal Branding | 3 | Ms Wassink |
(b) Language and Communication: Spanish
In the study area “Language and Communication: Spanish” we offer Spanish courses for beginners during the semester, complemented by a conversation course at intermediate level. These courses are aimed at students who wish to develop or improve their Spanish language skills during their stay in Schmalkalden. As the number of participants is limited, students are advised to register via Stud.IP before the semester starts. The range of courses is as follows:
Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer | Exam |
Spanish A1.1 | 3 | Ms Valencia | |
Spanish A1.2 | 3 | Ms Valencia | |
Spanish A1.3 | 3 | Ms Valencia | |
Verbal Communication B1/B2 | 3 | Ms Valencia |
(c) Introduction to German Studies
The study area “Introduction to German Studies” is supposed to facilitate the students’ orientation in the host country, to sensitise them to cultural and country-specific characteristics in Germany as well as to impart knowledge on Germany’s higher education system. Students are highly recommended to join the introductory workshop in English. Furthermore, the Department 1: Studies and International Relations offers field trips to various destinations in order for the students to gather country-specific experience outside the study location. It should be noted that these trips involve a small personal financial contribution. The range of courses is as follows:
Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer | Exam |
Introduction to German Studies | 3 | Dr Hornung | |
German Law in a Global Context | 5 | Prof Schneider | |
Applied German Studies: Berlin | 3 | Dr Hornung | |
Applied German Studies: Dresden & Leipzig | 3 | Ms Friedrich | |
Applied German Studies: Hannover | 1 | Dr Voerkel |
(d) Introduction to European Studies
The study area “Introduction to International Relations and European Studies” addresses students from outside Europe as well as all other students interested in the socio-scientific analysis of international relations. There is a specific introduction in every semester, which is also suitable for beginners. The range of courses is as follows:
Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer | Exam |
Introduction to European Studies: Prague | 3 | Dr Hornung | |
Applied European Studies: Jewish Life | 3 | Dr Voerkel |
(e) International Electives
The range of courses within the area “International Electives” is supplemented by courses on changing subjects in English. Those events cover comprehensive international aspects relevant to students from all fields. The range of courses is as follows:
Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer | Exam |
Start-Up-Thinking and Entrepreneurial Spirit |
3 | Ms Wassink | |
We+ Social Leadership | 3 | Ms Wassink | |
Design Thinking Intercontinental COIL Programme | 3 | Ms Wassink | |
Consumer Behaviour Research | 3 | Ms Bagchi | |
Principles of Marketing | 3 | Ms Bagchi |