Academic short-term programmes are becoming increasingly popular, enabling students to attend subject-related courses abroad during the lecture-free period and thus broaden their own horizons. Depending on the programme, it may also be possible to credit services rendered; however, you should contact your examination board in advance. Many of the approximately 200 partner universities of Schmalkalden University offer so-called Summer Schools, which are announced by notices or by e-mail. In addition, there are specific offers such as the German-Kazakh University, where you can even take modules in German and – thanks to the joint learning experience with Kazakh students – nevertheless gain new perspectives on the contents taught.
Exciting short-term mobilities in the project HSM.InternationalER
Thanks to the project HSM.InternationalER as part of the DAAD funding programme sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is able to regularly offer exciting and interesting short-term mobilities.
Students have the opportunity to gain mobility experience and actively contribute to the internationalisation and partnership of our university. They make international acquaintances, get to know other cultures and deal with current and relevant topics.
You can find an insight into past short-term mobilities in the project HSM.InternationalER here:
Azerbaijan
The programme, entitled ‘Caspian Academic Expedition: Exploring Azerbaijan's Rich Educational and Industrial History in the Region's Past and Future Development’, focused primarily on Azerbaijan's historical and future role in energy production and academic excellence.
This was explored in collaboration with partner universities Baku Higher Oil School (Baki Ali Neft Məktəbi) and Baku Western Caspian University (Qərbi Kaspi Universiteti).
Brazil
The third mobility programme of the year took place from 8 to 14 December 2024. This seven-day academic trip offered eleven students, accompanied by Prof. Emil Kolev from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and project coordinators Jana Blochberger and Anastasiia Dzham, the unique opportunity to experience Brazil's vibrant culture, academic excellence and innovative technologies first-hand. The aim of the trip was to enable students to engage in intensive exchanges with two of our most important partner universities, the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC Rio) and the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), and to deepen these exchanges.
Poland
During a seven-day study trip, ten students from our university gained in-depth insights into the historical, socio-cultural and economic structures of Poland. Under the title WROCLAW SYMPOSIUM: Silesia’s historical trajectory with emphasis on its technical and economic emergence in Eastern Europe, the bilateral relations between Poland and Germany were examined in particular in cooperation with Politechnika Wrocławska.
Malaysia
During a seven-day study trip entitled ‘WinterTech Malaysia’ to the partner university Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) in Malaysia, 15 students had the unique opportunity to gain comprehensive insight into the culture and economic and political structures of Malaysia. The focus was on a wide range of exchange opportunities for internships and career prospects abroad.
Czech Republic
During a seven-day study trip to the partner university Jan Evangelista Purkyně University, Ústí nad Labem, 14 students gained a comprehensive insight into the economic and political structures of the Czech Republic. Taking particular account of the Czech-German border situation, the programme also focused on expanding intercultural skills, supported by seminars and multiple excursions, including to the Škoda production plant.
Tunesia
During a seven-day study trip to Tunis, Tunisia, 13 students gained a special insight into the Tunisian economy, particularly in the tourism, agriculture and digitalisation sectors. In addition to seminars at the partner universities TEK-UP and ESPRIT, the students were offered a professional insight into the Techno-Park Tunis with a focus on the cultural context of the Tunisian working world.
