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 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
Classes | ECTS | Professor |
Mathematics | 5 | Dr Simon |
Soft Skills | 5 | Prof Herbert/Prof Richert |
Marketing D: Current Topics in Marketing | 5 | Prof Ullrich |
Corporate Finance | 5 | Prof Heinemann |
Innovation in the Digital Era | 5 | Prof d'Andria |
Data Science | 5 | Prof d'Andria |
Managing Innovation | 5 | Prof Richter |
Mathematical Finance | 5 | Dr Simon |
Faculty of Computer Science
Classes (abbr. in Stud.IP) | ECTS | Professor |
Distributed Systems (7\ DS) | 5 | Prof Neuhardt |
Image Processing I and Compression Standards (7\ ImProc1) | 5 | Prof Chantelau |
Image Processing II (9\ ImProc2) | 5 | Prof Chantelau |
Metamodeling Platforms for Application Development (9\ MMPfAppDev) | 5 | Prof Johannsen |
Web Applications (9\ WebApp) | 5 | Prof Neuhardt |
Project Management (5\ PM) | 5 | Prof Englmeier |
Signals and Systems (7\ SigSys) | 5 | Prof Golz |
Faculty of Business Law
Classes | ECTS | Professor |
Anglo-American Bankruptcy Management | 2.5 | Prof Schellberg |
Financial Management | 2.5 | Prof Schellberg |
International Sales Law & Arbitration | 2.5 | Prof Schackmar |
Doing Business in Germany | 2.5 | Prof Schellberg |
Business Law | 2.5 | Prof Schackmar |
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Classes | ECTS | Professor |
International Engineering Week | 2.5 | Prof Kolev |
Fundamentals of Vibration Engineering | 5 | Prof Behn |
Fossils and Bio Fuels, Lubricants and Plastics | 5 | Ms Beugel |
Surface Engineering & Coatings Technology | 5 | Prof Dorner-Reisel, Dipl.-Ing. Siebeck |
Fundamentals of Laser Technology | 5 | Prof Rödel |
Production Technology | 5 | Prof Löser |
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
Classes | ECTS | Professor |
Automatic Control | 5 | Prof Bachmann |
Computer Vision | 5 | Prof Schweigel |
Digital Signal Processing | 5 | Prof Roppel |
Microelectronic Technologies | 5 | Prof Knechtel |
Introduction to LabView | 5 | Prof Schweigel |
Communication Systems | 5 | Prof Roppel |
Artificial Intelligence | 5 | Prof Bachmann |
Sensor Systems | 5 | Prof Knechtel |
Automation Control | 5 | Prof Bachmann |
International School (information from WS23/24, to be updated)
(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 | Professor | Exam |
German Language A1.1 | 5 | ||
German Language A1.2 | 5 | Ms Pesavento | |
German Language A2.1 | 5 | Ms Itzerott | |
German Language A2.2 | 5 | Ms Itzerott | |
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 | Professor | Exam |
Academic Reading | 3 | Mr Rausch | |
Academic Writing | 3 | Mr Rausch | |
Business English (beginners) | 3 | Ms Bagchi | |
Intercultural Business Communication | 6 | Ms Bagchi | |
Personal Branding | 3 | Ms Wassink |
(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 | Professor | Exam |
Applied German Studies: Dresden-Leipzig | 1 | Mr Rausch | |
Introduction to German Studies | 3 | Dr Hornung | |
Applied German Studies: Berlin | 1 | Dr Hornung |
(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 | Professor | Exam |
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 | Professor | Exam |
Start-Up-Thinking and Entrepreneurial Spirit | 3 | Ms Wassink | |
Principles of Marketing | 3 | Ms Bagchi | |
Design Thinking & Doing COIL Program | 2 | Ms Wassink | |
Global Marketing Research Project | 6 | Ms Bagchi |