Aalen University Newsletter for International Partners

 


Greetings from Aalen University's International Center!

We are happy to present to you the next issue of the Aalen University International Newsletter.

It contains the latest news of relevance to our international readership as well as the information related to our international English taught programs and to application procedures.

The Aalen University team, together with the team of its International Center wish a pleasant reading, hoping that the information provided will be another source of inspiration for further cooperation activities between our institutions.

By the way, we are pleased to announce the opportunity to nominate your students for our new


“PROJECT SEMESTER – MADE IN GERMANY”
(Lab Projects with a focus on Engineering & Project Management)


Please check www.hs-aalen.de/en/pages/project-semester for available project  areas.


Kind regards,
Pascal Cromm
Director International Relations

English Taught Lectures & Projects

Our Program - your chance

Browse the exciting selection of English Taught Lectures offers that is clustered with new study areas. The courses for fall term 2025 are already uploaded.

» Visit the new English Taught Lectures Catalogue

Project Semester - Made in Germany is a new flexible exchange format for international students from partner universities. Aalen University is front runner in research amung universities of applied sciences and offers senior students exciting practice-oriented projects in research teams. The benefit beside practical experience abroad is a flexibility regarding credits and project topics. There are new scholarship opportunities available for senior undergraduate and graduate students that are in their final year of studies and want work on exciting projects in state-of-the-art laboratories. Applications are open for winter term 2024/25.

» Inform yourself about the offered research-oriented project works www.hs-aalen.de/en/pages/project-semester

The Aalen International Program Brochure contains practical information related to a stay at Aalen University and gives an overview to consider the choice of lectures.

» Download the new brochure

» Download the Aalen University Data Sheet

Application Procedure

We are now welcoming applications from your students nominated for exchange studies at Aalen University for the Fall Semester 2025/2026.

The application period is from April 1st to April 30th 2025, and we expect to receive all the online applications by April 30th 2025. Please note that the deadline is strict especially for the non-EU applicants who need to apply for a visa or a residence permit, because the process takes time. Starting this semester, we will be using a new nomination link for our partner universities with Mobility-Online. You will receive a copy of the link via e-mail (with this newsletter). Please do not give this link to your students, it is only for our partners. If you have not yet received the link, please feel free to contact us (see below).

» Nomination & Application Instructions

» Contact for Nominations : aaa@hs-aalen.de

Academic Calender Fall 2025Academic Calender Spring2025
Nomination Deadline:
01.14.2025
Application Deadline:
30.04.2025
Arrival Date/Orientation:
01.09.2025
Lectures Begin:
06.10.2025
End of Semester:
28.02.2026
Nomination Deadline:
01.11.2025
Application Deadline:
30.11.2025
Arrival Date/Orientation:
01.03.2026
Lectures Begin:
16.06.2026
End of Semester:
31.08.2026 

News

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.

An International Evening Filled with Commitment and Positive EmotionsAalen University of Applied Sciences Honors Three Students for Their Outstanding International Engagement

President Harald Riegel (left) and Vice-President Anja Dieckmann (right) congratulate this year’s award recipients, Netanya Jason Christopher Iskandar (DAAD Prize) and Samantha Sada (“Buddy of the Year” Award). Photo: © Aalen University of Applied Sciences | Gulchin Ibrahimli

We, 26. November 2025 Last week, the International Center of Aalen University of Applied Sciences presented the 2025 German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Prize as well as two awards from the International Society Aalen e. V. (ISA). Students, lecturers, and additional guests came together to celebrate the commitment and achievements of the award recipients. The evening offered an impressive demonstration of how strongly lived interculturality connects and enriches the university community.

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.

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