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
| Lectures | ECTS | Professor |
| Financial Accounting | 5 | Ms. Fröbrich |
| Principle of Economics | 5 | Ms. Fröbrich |
| European Economic and Monetary Union | 5 | Prof. Richert |
| International Trade Theory and Policy | 5 | Prof. Richert |
| Macroeconomics | 5 | Prof. Richert |
| Innovation in the Digital Era | 5 | Prof d'Andria |
| Competitive Strategy and Organizational Design | 5 | Ms. Garcia |
| Diversity and Intercultural Communication | 5 | Ms. Garcia |
| Strategic Talent Management | 5 | Ms. Garcia |
| Corporate Finance | 5 | Prof. Heinemann |
| Mathematics | 5 | Ms. Clauß |
| Financial Reporting | 5 | Prof. Gemienhardt |
Faculty of Computer Science
| Veranstaltung | ECTS | Professor |
| 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
| Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer |
| Anglo-American Bankruptcy Management | 2.5 | Prof Schellberg |
| Financial Management | 2.5 | Prof Schellberg |
| Anglo-American Law | 2.5 | Prof Schackmar |
| Doing Business in Germany | 2.5 | Prof Schellberg |
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
| Lectures | ECTS | Professor |
| International Engineering Week | 2.5 | Prof. Kolev |
| Optics & Laser Technology | 5 | Prof. Rödel |
| Fundamentals of Vibration Engineering | 5 | Prof. Behn |
| Surface Engineering & Coatings Technology | 5 | Prof. Dorner-Reisel |
| Fossil and Bio Fuel, Lubricants and Plastics | 5 | Dipl.-Ing. Beugel |
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
| Lectures | ECTS | Professor |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 | Prof. Bachmann |
| Automation Control | 5 | Prof. Bachmann |
| Microelectronic Technologies | 5 | Prof. Knechtel |
| Measurement | 5 | Mr. Rönnecke |
| Microcontroller Technology | 5 | Prof. Wenzel |
| Sensor Systems | 5 | Prof. Knechtel |
| Computer Vision | 5 | Prof. Schweigel |
| Introduction to LabView | 5 | Prof. Schweigel |
| Machine Learning | 5 | Prof. Schweigel |
| Electrical Engineering II | 5 | Prof. Schreivogel |
| Digital Signal Processing | 5 | Prof. Roppel |
| Communication Systems | 5 | Prof. Roppel |
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. They are aimed at all foreign students who wish to develop or broaden 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. Registrations are only possible via Stud.IP. The range of courses is as follows:
| Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer | Exam |
| German Language A1.1 (Group 1) | 5 | Dr Toronyi | |
| German Language A1.1 (Group 2) | 5 | Dr Toronyi | |
| German Language A1.1 (Group 3) | 5 | Dr Toronyi | |
| German Language A1.2 (Group 1) Blended |
5 | Ms Manco Villa | |
| German Language A1.2 (Group 2) Blended |
5 | Ms Manco Villa | |
| German Language A1.2 (Group 3) Online | 5 | Mr Renz | |
| German Language A1.2 (Group 4) | 5 | Ms Pesavento | |
| German Language A2.1 (Group 1) | 5 | Mr Romero | |
| German Language A2.1 (Group 2) | 5 | Mr Romero | |
| 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 (Group 1) | 5 | Mr Romero | |
| German Language B1.1 (Group 2) Online | 5 | Dr Renz | |
| German Language B1.2 (Group 1) | 5 | Mr Romero | |
| Verbal communication B1 (Online) | 5 | Mr Renz | |
| German Language B2.1 | 5 | Mr Romero | |
| German Language B2.2 | 5 | Mr Romero | |
| German Language C1.1 | 5 | Mr Renz |
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(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 issues. The course on “Business English” prepares the students for demanding professional activities in an international context. 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. 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 |
| Academic Reading Online |
3 | Dr Moura | |
| Academic Writing Online |
3 | Dr Moura | |
| Business English for Beginners (Group 1) |
5 | Dr Toronyi | |
| Business English for Beginners (Group 2) |
5 | Dr Toronyi | |
| Cross-Cultural Communication in a Global World | 3 | Dr Toronyi | |
| International Business Communication | 5 | Ms Bagchi | |
| Personal Branding | 3 | Ms Wassink | |
| Successful Public Speaking (Group 1) |
3 | Dr Shegebayev | |
| Successful Public Speaking (Group 2) |
3 | Dr Shegebayev |
(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 involve a small personal financial contribution. The range of courses is as follows:
| Lectures | ECTS | Lecturer | Exam |
| Applied German Studies: Mittelbau-Dora Memorial | 1 | Ms Friedrich. | |
| Applied German Studies: Exploring Diversity in Berlin | 1 | Ms Friedrich´ | |
| Applied German Studies: Berlin | 3 | Dr Hornung | |
| Introduction to German Studies | 3 | 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 | Lecturer | 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 | Lecturer | Exam |
| Start-Up-Thinking and Entrepreneurial Spirit | 3 | Ms Wassink | |
| We+ Social Leaders for Community Empowerment | 3 | Ms Wassink | |
| Principles of Marketing | 3 | Ms Bagchi | |
| Global Marketing Research Project | 5 | Ms Bagchi |