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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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Honorary Ambassadors of Aalen University of Applied Sciences HonoredInternational Students Represent Ostwürttemberg as Honorary Ambassadors in Their Home Countries

Dr. Katarzyna Haverkamp (left) presented the Ostwürttemberg Ambassador Awards at the Ostalbkreis District Office together with Pascal Cromm from Aalen University of Applied Sciences (back row, center). Photo: © Ostalbkreis District Office

Mo, 26. January 2026 → Sixteen students of Aalen University of Applied Sciences were recently honored as Honorary Ambassadors of the Ostwürttemberg region during a ceremonial event at the District Office in Aalen. The students, who successfully completed the multi-stage ambassador program, come from India, Egypt, Iran, South Africa, Paraguay, and Turkey.

Harnessing the Power of Wind and SunPostdoctoral Researcher Ester Hamatwi Aims to Advance the Energy Transition in Africa Through Her Work at Aalen University of Applied Sciences

Researching Sustainable Energy Systems: Prof. Dr. Heinrich Steinhart and Dr. Ester Hamatwi, who came to Aalen for her postdoctoral research from Namibia. Photo: © Aalen University of Applied Sciences | Saskia Stüven-Kazi

Th, 15. January 2026 → Flipping a light switch, opening the refrigerator, charging a smartphone—what seems completely natural to many of us is still far from reality for millions of people worldwide. Around 700 million people still have no access to electricity. Rural regions on the African continent are particularly affected, as expanding centralized power grids in remote, sparsely populated areas is often not economically viable. One of the most promising solutions lies in so-called microgrids—local, intelligent energy networks. This is precisely the focus of Dr. Ester Hamatwi’s research.

IMPAACT Strengthens the Integration of International StudentsForeigners’ Registration Office Now Offers On-Campus Advisory Services at Aalen University of Applied Sciences

The advisory teams of the City of Aalen’s Foreigners’ Registration Office and Aalen University of Applied Sciences. Photo: © City of Aalen

Tu, 16. Dezember 2025 → With the start of the winter semester 2025/2026, international students at Aalen University of Applied Sciences will be able to handle their residence-related matters directly on campus, thanks to a cooperation between the City of Aalen’s Foreigners’ Registration Office and the university’s International Center. This initiative saves time, streamlines administrative processes, and facilitates the integration of students from around the world who have chosen Aalen as their place of study.

Bollywood Flair on Campus Student Members of the Buddy Program Bring Bollywood to Aalen University

Students at Aalen University of Applied Sciences celebrated the diversity of their international community in colorful saris and traditional clothing. Photo: © Aalen University of Applied Sciences | Katrin Zinser

Mo, 15. Dezember 2025 → Bollywood glamour, vibrant colors, and captivating dance performances recently transformed the auditorium of Aalen University into a festive stage full of international encounters. The special gala showcased impressively how lively and inspiring the exchange within the “Buddy Program” truly is.

Top Rankings in the Latest CHE Ranking Master’s Students Report High Satisfaction with Study Conditions

Aalen University’s master’s students are highly satisfied with the study conditions, particularly in the areas of digital learning elements and research orientation. Photo: © Aalen University | Jan Walford

Th, 11. Dezember 2025 → The Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE) has published its latest results for master’s degree programs. At Aalen University, the master’s programs offered by the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science achieved top-ranking positions in nine out of ten evaluation categories. The ranking assesses master’s programs across Germany on the basis of quantitative indicators as well as evaluations provided by students.
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