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
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Faculty of Computer Science
| Classes (abbreviation on Stud.IP) | ECTS | Professor |
| 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 |
| International Finance Management | Prof Schellberg | |
| WPM European Labour Law | Prof Ulbrich | |
| European and International Restructuring and Insolvency Law | Prof Gompertz | |
| WPM Private International Law | 3 | Prof Schackmar |
| WPM/SQ International Sales Law and Arbitration (can also be taken as a block course) |
Prof Schackmar |
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
| Classes | ECTS | Professor |
| Numerical Heat Transfer Simulation | 5 | Prof Pietzsch |
| Production Technology | 5 | Prof Löser |
| Simulation driven design | 5 | Prof Dietzel |
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
| Classes | ECTS | Professor |
| Communication Networks | 5 | Prof Roppel |
| Human Machine Interaction | 5 | Prof Schweigel |
| Robotic | 5 | Prof Schweigel |
| Sensor Systems | 5 | Prof Knechtel |
| Digital Signal Processing for Engineering Applications | 5 | Prof Roppel |
| Machine Learning | 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 ECFR. They are aimed at all foreign students who wish to develop or broaden their knowledge of German during their stay in Schmalkalden. They are not designed for native speakers and have a limited number of participants. Registration on Stud.IP is required in order to take part in the German language courses. The range of courses is as follows:
| Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer |
| German Language A1.1: Group A | 5 | Ms Petschauer |
| German Language A1.1: Group B | Ms Petschauer | |
| German Language A1.1: Group C | Ms Manco Villa | |
| German Language A1.2: Group A | 5 | Ms Pesavento |
| German Language A1.2: Group B | Ms Manco Villa | |
| German Language A2.1 | 5 | Ms Pesavento |
| German Language A2.2 | 5 | Ms Pesavento |
| German Language B1.1 | 5 | Dr Renz |
| German Language B1.2 | 5 | Dr Renz |
| German Language B2.1 | 5 | Mr Renz |
| German Language B2.2 | 5 | Mr Renz |
| German Language C1.1 | 5 | Mr Renz |
Incoming students with a very good knowledge of German are kindly invited to register for the Centre for Key Skills courses here.
(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 |
| Academic Reading | 3 | Dr Moura |
| Academic Writing | 3 | Dr Moura |
| Personal Branding | 3 | Ms Wassink |
| Intercultural Business Communication Part 1: not specified Part 2: not specified (You would have to participate in both parts of this lecutre) |
6 | Ms Bagchi |
(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 International Office 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 are not compensated with credit points and involve a small personal financial contribution. The range of courses is as follows:
| Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer |
| Introduction to German Studies and Studying in Germany | 3 | Dr Hornung |
| Applied German Studies: Berlin | 1 | Dr Hornung |
| Applied German Studies: Dresden/Leipzig | 1 | Mr Rausch |
(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 |
| Introduction to European Studies | 3 | Dr Hornung |
(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 |
| Start-Up-Thinking and Entrepreneurial Spirit | 3 | Ms Wassink |
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | Ms Bagchi |
| SPIRIT Mentoring Programm | 3 | Ms Wassink |
| Global Marketing Research Project | 6 | Ms Bagchi |
| Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | Dr Hornung | |
| Applied Cultural Studies: Against Racism and Antisemitism | 1 | Mr Olivera |