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.
Note: The current course catalog is not yet final and is subject to change at any time. Please be aware of any changes.
Pre-Onboarding-Course
The courses are for all international incoming students and are only offered before the semester starts. A participation is not possible during the semester.
Registration for the pre-onboarding courses is obligatory. You can find more information in the syllabus.
| Lecture | ECTS | Lecturer |
| 3 | Ms. Petschauer |
- Course dates: 14.09. - 25.09.2026
- Registration Period: 14.08. - 07.09.2026
Download the course catalogue · Winter Semester 2026/2027
Complete course offer as a downloadable PDF:
[PDF] Course Offer WiSe 2026/2027
(Stand: 01.09.2026)
Faculty of Economics
| Course Title | ECTS | Professor |
| Financial Accounting | 5 | Madlen Fröbrich |
| Innovation in the digital era | 5 | Diego d'Andria |
| Marketing A | 5 | Jennifer Liebetrau / Sebastian Ullrich |
| Mathematics | 5 | Petra Clauß |
| Mgt. Accounting & Mgt. Control B (Accounting Information & Decision Influencing) | 5 | Peter Schuster |
| Microeconomics | 5 | Felicitas Kotsch |
| Principles of Economics | 5 | Madlen Fröbrich |
| Principles of Marketing | 5 | Felicitas Kotsch |
| Soft Skills | 5 | Robert Richert |
| Finance and Economics of Digital Markets | 5 | Diego d'Andria |
| Financial Instruments | 5 | Diego d'Andria |
| Investment Appraisal | 5 | Peter Schuster |
Faculty of Informatics
| Course Title | ECTS | Professor |
| Metamodeling Platforms for Application Development (MMPfAppDev) | 5 | Prof. Johannsen |
| Web Applications (WebApp) | 5 | Prof. Neuhardt |
| Project Management (PrjMan Ba) | 5 | Prof. Englmeier |
| DevOps (DevOps) | 5 | Prof. Englmeier |
Faculty of Business Law
| Course Title | ECTS | Professor |
| Anglo-American Bankruptcy Management | 2,5 | Prof. Schellberg |
| Doing Business In Germany | 2,5 | Prof. Schellberg |
| Financial Management | 2,5 | Prof. Schellberg |
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
| Course Title | ECTS | Professor |
| International Engineering Week | 2.5 | Prof. Kolev |
| Optics & Laser Technology | 5 | Prof. Rödel |
| Advanced Math for Robotics | 5 | Prof. Behn |
| Surface Engineering & Coatings Technology | 5 | Prof. Dorner-Reisel |
| Mechanical Design II | 5 | D. Pachatz |
| Manufacturing Processes | 5 | Prof. Löser |
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
| Lecture | ECTS | Professor |
| Digital Signal Processing | 5 | Prof. Roppel |
| Computer Vision | 5 | Prof. Schweigel |
| Introduction to LabView | 5 | Prof. Schweigel |
| Machine Learning | 5 | Prof. Schweigel |
| Microelectronic Technologies | 5 | Prof. Knechtel |
| Sensor Systems | 5 | Prof. Knechtel |
| Electrical Engineering II | 5 | Prof. Schreivogel |
For exchange students: You may choose from all English-taught courses listed in this catalogue, regardless of faculty, and take the corresponding examinations. Exchange students may only register for examinations in English-taught courses included in this catalogue.
Exchange students are also welcome to attend German-taught courses offered by the individual faculties. Please consult the curricula of the respective degree programmes for available courses.
To register for a German-taught course, please complete the relevant form and submit it to the Mobility Administration within one month of the start of the semester.
Pre-Onboarding
See you in Schmalkalden (Niveau A1.1)
The pre-onboarding course is open to all incoming international students and takes place before the start of the semester. Participation during the semester is not possible. Prior registration is required. Further information on course content, dates and registration can be found in the syllabus.
| Course Title | ECTS | Lecturer |
| See you in Schmalkalden (Niveau A1.1) | 3 | Ramona Petschauer |
Language & Communication: German
We offer German language courses from A1 to C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The courses are designed for international students who wish to develop or broaden their German language and cultural knowledge during their stay in Schmalkalden. As places are limited, early registration via Stud.IP is recommended.
| Course Title | ECTS | Lecturer |
| German Language A1.1 (Group 1) | 5 | Dr Elena Ber |
| German Language A1.1 (Group 2) | 5 | Dr Elena Ber |
| German Language A1.1 (Group 3) | 5 | Anita Toronyi, PhD |
| German Language A1.1 (Group 4) | 5 | Anita Toronyi, PhD |
| German Language A1.2 (Group 1) | 5 | Anna Pantera |
| German Language A1.2 (Group 2) | 5 | Anna Pantera |
| German Language A2.1 (Group 1) | 5 | Christoph Endter |
| German Language A2.1 (Group 2) | 5 | Christoph Endter |
| German Language A2.2 | 5 | Jesús Romero |
| German Language B1.1 | 5 | Mihyang Park |
| German Language B1.2 | 5 | Mihyang Park |
| Verbal Communication B1 – Online | 5 | Markus Renz |
| German Language B2.1 | 5 | Uta Pesavento |
| German Language B2.2 | 5 | Uta Pesavento |
| Verbal Communication B2/C1 – Online | 5 | Markus Renz |
| German Language C1.1 | 5 | Jesús Romero |
| Fit for the Language Exam: B2/C1 | 5 | Jesús Romero |
Language & Communication: English
The International School offers applied English language courses designed to strengthen students’ communication skills in academic and professional contexts. Business English focuses on effective communication in an international workplace, while our intercultural courses support the development of intercultural awareness and competence. Additional courses in academic writing and presentation skills help students meet the demands of an international academic environment. As places are limited, early registration via Stud.IP is recommended.
| Course Title | ECTS | Lecturer |
| Business English | 5 | Anita Toronyi, PhD |
| Cross-Cultural Communication in a Global World | 5 | Anita Toronyi, PhD |
| English For Academic Purposes: Writing (Online) | 5 | Dr Manuela Renz |
| English For Academic Purposes: Presentations (Online) | 5 | Dr Manuela Renz |
Language & Communication: Spanish
We offer Spanish courses for beginners during the semester. These courses are designed for students who wish to develop or improve their Spanish language skills during their stay in Schmalkalden. As places are limited, early registration via Stud.IP is recommended.
| Course Title | ECTS | Lecturer |
| Spanish A1.1 | 3 | Gloria Valencia |
| Spanish A1.2 | 3 | Gloria Valencia |
Germany & Europe: Introduction to German Studies
The courses in this study area help international students become familiar with Germany, its culture and society, and the German higher education system. Students are strongly encouraged to attend the introductory workshop offered in English. In addition, excursions organised by the International Office provide opportunities to explore German culture, history and society beyond Schmalkalden. Please note that a small personal contribution may be required for some excursions.
| Course Title | ECTS | Lecturer |
| Introduction to German Studies | 3 | Dr Marcus Hornung |
| Applied Cultural Studies: Berlin | 3 | Dr Marcus Hornung |
| Applied German Studies: Culture, History and Arts: Leipzig/ Dresden | 3 | Dr Paul Voerkel |
Germany & Europe: Introduction to European Studies
The study area “Introduction to International Relations and European Studies” is aimed at students from outside Europe as well as all other students interested in the social-scientific analysis of international relations. An introductory course is offered every semester and is also suitable for beginners.
| Course Title | ECTS | Lecturer |
| Introduction to European Studies: Mobility and its Dimensions | 3 | Dr Paul Voerkel |
International Electives
International Electives complement the regular course offer with English-taught courses on changing topics. These courses address international themes relevant to students from all academic disciplines.
| Course Title | ECTS | Lecturer |
| We+ Social Leadership | 3 | Catharina Wassink |
| Design Thinking Intercontinental COIL Programme | 2 | Catharina Wassink |
Please consult Stud.IP and the relevant syllabus for detailed course information, schedules and registration requirements.