⇒ Over 2,900 students
⇒ Over 20 bachelor's and master's degree programmes
⇒ 13 part-time bachelor's and master's degree programmes
⇒ Over 230 employees in total
⇒ 62 professors, including eleven female professors
⇒ five faculties
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is a university of applied sciences in Thuringia. It is idyllically located on the edge of the Thuringian Forest. The green campus is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Thuringia and Germany. All facilities, such as lecture halls, laboratories, mensa, library, residential facilities and sports facilities, are within easy walking distance. Students benefit from the diverse opportunities offered by studying at the university: international orientation, excellent teaching, a wide range of subjects, modern equipment, affordable housing and an attractive university town.
Excellent and international studies
Under the umbrella of its five faculties – Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Economics and Business Law – Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of study options. The practical relevance and excellent facilities at the university are the most frequently cited reasons for choosing to study in Schmalkalden. Training formats such as project-based learning and practical phases are just as much a part of the university experience as small learning groups and close contact with teaching staff.
All degree programmes offer numerous opportunities to study abroad. Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences has a broad network of over 150 partner universities worldwide, stretching as far as Australia. Many students take advantage of this opportunity to study abroad for a semester or complete an internship at a foreign company, thereby gaining valuable experience. Particularly noteworthy is the opportunity to obtain a double degree at a foreign partner university: Master's students at the Faculty of Economics can obtain an MBA as a second degree in the USA, Canada or Spain free of charge.
Sustainability at SUAS
In its mission statement, under the heading ‘Responsible use of resources’, Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is committed to sustainable action. All members of Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences see it as their duty to use natural resources sparingly and sustainably. The university uses renewable energies and implements energy-saving measures in order to act in an ecologically responsible manner.
Sustainable University
Diversity at SUAS
Diversity is present in everyday teaching and research. For our university, the various dimensions represent great potential, which certainly also presents challenges, but also offers great opportunities. The university aims to enable structural equality of opportunity and thus respond to the different needs of students and staff.
Diverse University
Cosmopolitanism at SUAS
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is a cosmopolitan place. Diversity of opinion and international exchange form the basis of our teaching and research activities. Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences also supports the ‘Cosmopolitan Thuringia’ initiative, which promotes the rule of law, democracy and diversity in Thuringia. It is also committed to the nationwide campaign against xenophobia organised by the German Rectors' Conference.
Quality-conscious SUAS
‘Excellent in teaching – strong in research and well connected – regionally anchored and internationally active – familiar, social and democratic – responsible in the use of resources and service-oriented’ – this is what the mission statement of the University of Applied Sciences Schmalkalden says about its overarching understanding of quality.
Quality-conscious University