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Studying internationally is part of our DNA at HFU! Whether it's our "outgoings" who want to start a semester abroad or "incomings" from all over the world (currently over 90 countries) who want to spend a semester with us or complete their degree here – we love our diverse community! On this page you will find information about international studies.

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From the Black Forest to the world

Are you outside Germany and interested in studying at HFU?

Experience the whole world at HFU! Our university actively embraces internationality and diversity - easy to see at our International Festival!

You want to study in English?

At HFU we offer many English-taught programmes.

Our English-taught programmes

Bilingual university

Current know-how
Oustanding job prospects
Cutting-edge research
Innovative and practical

Bilingual degree programmes

Our international departments

International Center (IC)

The International Center is responsible for maintaining and developing international university partnerships and the associated mobility programmes. The International Center's main tasks include advising HFU students, professors, and staff who are planning to study or conduct research abroad. It also supports international visiting students who come to HFU for a period of study as part of university cooperation agreements.

Team - Responsibilities

Internal link opens in the same window:Brigitte Minderlein: Head of IC, cooperation, finances, funding programmes, outgoings advice, Erasmus+ Coordinator
Internal link opens in the same window:Anette Kohler: Deputy Head of IC, Moveon support, outgoings advice, Schwenningen Campus
Internal link opens in the same window:Ulrike Waldvogel: scholarships, outgoings advice, Furtwangen Campus
Internal link opens in the same window:Petra Balasta: visiting students, Schwenningen Campus
Internal link opens in the same window:Julia Hennig: visiting students, Furtwangen Campus, contact for tuition fees for international students
Internal link opens in the same window:Lucia Schwarz: outgoings advice Schwenningen Campus, nominations, projects
Email application is started:HFU-cares-Team: international degree-seeking students

Furtwangen Campus

E Building (Altes Forsthaus)
Baumannstraße 29
78120 Furtwangen
Email: outgoing-fu(at)hs-furtwangen.de /incoming(at)hs-furtwangen.de

Opening hours during lecture period
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
9.00 - 11.30am
1.00 - 3.00pm

Appointments can be made by agreement outside opening hours

Schwenningen Campus

B 1.05
Jakob-Kienzle-Straße 17
78054 VS-Schwenningen
Email: outgoing-vs(at)hs-furtwangen.de / incoming(at)hs-furtwangen.de

Opening hours during lecture period
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8.45 - 11.45am
Tuesday, Thursday: 1.15 - 4.00pm

Appointments can be made by arrangement outside opening hours.

Tuttlingen Campus

A 2.10
Kronenstraße 16
78532 Tuttlingen
Email: outgoing-tut(at)hs-furtwangen.de / incoming(at)hs-furtwangen.de

Opening hours
Monday: 1.45 - 3.45pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9.15 - 11.45am

Appointments can be made by arrangement outside opening hours.

School of Languages and Cultures (SLC)

The School of Languages and Cultures (SLC) offers all members of Furtwangen University the opportunity to acquire, improve or deepen their foreign language and intercultural skills.

Over 40 qualified teachers, most of whom are native speakers, teach well over 75 courses per semester to both students and university staff in groups of no more than 23 people. Our aim is to make foreign language teaching modern and innovative by constantly expanding our range of courses and using online modules.

Our School of Languages and Cultures is also a test centre for internationally recognised language tests for German, English and Spanish.

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