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

“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.

From Ohio to the OstalbNathan Turner from the United States spends his summer semester at Aalen University

Despite the current heatwave in Aalen, Nathan Turner, a mechanical engineering student from the Colorado School of Mines, has quickly settled into his new surroundings. Photo: private

We, 02. July 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 Nathan Turner from the United States.

More Than Just a Beautiful DayWhy Embrace Is an Essential Part of Research at Aalen University of Applied Sciences

Im Anschluss an die Vorträge servierten iranische Forschende Schmankerl aus ihrer Heimat. Foto: © Hochschule Aalen | Lola Bulut

Following the presentations, Iranian researchers served delicacies from their homeland. Photo: © Aalen University of Applied Sciences | Lola Bulut

Tu, 24. June 2025 At the OPEN CAMPUS of Aalen University of Applied Sciences on May 24, the International Center welcomed guests from near and far under the motto “Dorothy’s Journey: Stories and Flavors that Connect Worlds.” Visitors sampled Iranian specialties, enjoyed South African Chakalaka, and engaged in lively conversations—the cheerful atmosphere was almost tangible. Yet what appeared at first glance to be simply a colorful day of encounters also highlighted something more profound: the key role of Embrace. This project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) as part of the HAW.International program of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has become an essential pillar in supporting international researchers at Aalen University.

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