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In the International Center we coordinate the international activities of Aalen University in order to strengthen the international character on campus.  We are responsible for the intercultural, lingual, and regional development of students and staff, as well as the approval of internationally recognised language tests.  We foster the integration of international students and graduates in the university, society, and working world. The International Center is made up of the following organisations:

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Onboarding Made EasyWelcome Center Ostwürttemberg Celebrates Five Years of Service

Dr. Joachim Bläse, Chief Officer of the Ostalb District; Peter Polta, Chief Officer of Heidenheim District; Nadine Kaiser, Managing Director WiRO; Prof. Dr. Harald Riegel, President of Aalen University; Steffen Kohnle, Director Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg; Susanne Vedder of the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Toursim; Solveigh Gauditz, Adviser at the Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg; and Pascal Cromm, Director International Office at Aalen University.

Tu, 25. November 2025 → Around 80 guests from companies, universities, public administration and regional networks attended the anniversary event of the Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg at the KulturBahnhof Aalen last week.

A Taste Beyond BordersAt Aalen University of Applied Sciences, the “Drop-in Lunch” offers international researchers the opportunity to make connections, gather information, and exchange ideas.

Guests from outside the university often come to the drop-in lunch to give an insight into their own career paths. This time, Gabriele Köder-Weiss (left, center), who heads the Digital Services division at Audi, stopped by. Photo: © Aalen University of Applied Sciences | Saskia Stüven-Kazi

Th, 16. October 2025 → At Aalen University of Applied Sciences, international early-career researchers meet every Tuesday for a shared lunch at the “Drop-in Lunch.” During these gatherings, participants exchange ideas about their research, share personal experiences, or discuss plans for the upcoming weekend. Often, a surprise guest joins them to provide insight into a specific topic. The initiative is organized by Embrace, the central service center for international researchers at Aalen University.

Strengthening Connections with the USARector of Aalen University Represents HAW BW e.V. at GAIN 2025 in Boston

Professor Dr. Harald Riegel (on the left), together with HAW BW Managing Director Benjamin Peschke and Charlotte Brenn (FH Personnel Project), represented the Universities of Applied Sciences from Baden-Württemberg in Boston. Photo: HAW BW e.V.

Mo, 01. September 2025 → Last weekend, the annual conference of the German Academic International Network (GAIN) was held in Boston, USA. Representing the Rectors’ Conference of Universities of Applied Sciences Baden-Württemberg (HAW BW e.V.), Professor Dr. Harald Riegel, Rector of Aalen University and member of the Executive Board of the Rectors’ Conference, provided researchers active in the United States with insights into career opportunities, with a particular focus on positions at German Universities of Applied Sciences.

“I Felt Instantly at Home”International Students Actively Contribute to Campus Life at Aalen University of Applied Sciences

Ahmad Raza from Pakistan and Rita Bergami from Italy took part in Aalen University’s Orientation Weeks in 2024—today, they are helping new international students settle in. Photo: © Aalen University | Rita Bergami

Fr, 29. August 2025 → International students Rita from Italy and Ahmad from Pakistan fondly recall their first days in Aalen: from the colorful city festival to the warm welcome by the International Center. The orientation weeks at Aalen University of Applied Sciences not only provided practical support but also countless opportunities to make new friends and discover the region. Today, both are committed to helping other international students, sharing their experiences and insights.

Immersing in the ‘German Way of Life’Zimkitha Bavuma from South Africa is an exchange student at Aalen University of Applied Sciences.

Feels at home in the Ostalb region: Zimkitha Bavuma, a master's student in Marketing and Artificial Intelligence from Cape Town, South Africa.

Th, 07. August 2025 → Anyone strolling across the Aalen University campus will hear snippets of many different languages – Georgian, English, Spanish, Arabic, or Nepali, to name just a few. Students from all over the world bring the campus to life, creating a truly international atmosphere. With partnerships at more than 130 universities worldwide, Aalen University maintains strong global connections. In this series, we introduce some of the inspiring students from our partner institutions who have chosen to continue their academic journey in Aalen – this time featuring Zimkitha Bavuma from South Africa.
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