Rankings and learning environment
Furtwangen University
is a leading, state-run university of applied sciences in the south-west of Germany. The excellent facilities include modern lecture halls, an outstanding IT infrastructure and one of the best academic online-libraries in Germany.
In the International Student Barometer, Furtwangen University is ranked one of the best universities in Germany in the following areas:
- Study programme organisation (2nd place)
- Quality of lectures (3rd place)
- Class size and learning support by professors (3rd place)
- Support through buddy programme (3rd place)
- Internationally oriented lectures (3rd place) and
- Host culture (2nd place).
The Faculty of Business Information Systems achieved top results and excellent scores in the latest CHE Rankings (2017/2018) in the following categories:
- Quality of study environment and accredited degree programmes
- Choice of courses and completion of degree within standard timeframe
- Work-based learning and workplace relevance
- Personal support by professors
- Mentoring in personal career development and job applications
The Faculty provides excellent study facilities:
- Laboratories for big data analytics, e-commerce, logistics and usability
- SAP system for case studies and certification , which is unique in Germany
- Meeting rooms for teamwork, project management and presentations
Students benefit from an outstanding learning environment:
- Small classes of maximum 35 participants and interactive lecture style
- Individual personal development plans mentored by professors
- 18 professors with considerable management and research experience
- Practical tutorials enabling theory to be put into practice using case studies
- Case studies to develop analytic thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills
- Business projects to develop skills in project management