DHBW - Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg Villingen-Schwenningen

parue le 04/10/2023
Europe En DEU Economic and Social Sciences

University’s presentation

The Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University Villingen-Schwenningen has 2,500 students and, in cooperation with almost 1,000 selected companies and social institutions, offers 16 accredited, career-integrated undergraduate and 4 postgraduate study programmes in the Business and Social Sciences schools. It is located in the beautiful Black Forest region.

International students are warmly welcome at the DHBW Villingen-Schwenningen. Erasmus and exchange students can either participate in the International Semester with lectures in English, or attend the study programme in German. Programmes are specially tailored to meet the needs of international students. It is also possible to complete work placement phases in a training company or institution.

Address

Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 30

78054 Villingen-Schwenningen

Fields of Education

  • Economic and Social Sciences

Contact person for the incoming exchange students

Irene Hamacher, international@dhbw-vs.de

Do you have a Buddy system?

Yes

Number of students in the institution

2500

Proportion of international students

2-3 %

Main language of instruction for the courses open to international students

English

Level required

  • B2

Official certification

Official certification not asked

Other languages of instruction

German

Level required for the other languages

  • B2

Official certification for the other languages

Official certification not asked

Catalogue of courses taught in English

Clarifications about the courses

The course offer varies, the current one is published on our website and is updated for each semester.

Information about Online Courses & Distance Learning

In general, our International Semester takes place conducting face-to-face classes on campus.

Students have the possibility to participate in extracurricular classes that in some cases take place online (in German).

Linguistic support

Our international students can participate in German language classes, Business English classes or courses about academic writing and presentation skills as part of the International Semester's course offer. Furthermore, all students at our university, including exchange students, have access to an online language learning platform that is free of charge. There is also the possibility to participate in extracurricular workshops.

Equivalence of university credits

Our university uses ECTS credits.

Additional fees

Yes

Use of additional fees

A contribution for the Student Services of 75 Euros (one-time payment). The Student Services runs the university's canteen and cafeteria and is in charge of the student dormitories, among other things.

Services available on the campus

  • International Club
  • Canteen and cafeteria
  • Student sports offer
  • Student advisory service
  • Psychological counselling
  • Library
  • IT service-center

Specific support or facilities for students with disabilities or ALD

Our classrooms are wheelchair-accessible and our student advisory service offers individual support when needed. Exchange students with special needs can contact the International Office (international@dhbw-vs.de).

On-campus accommodation solutions?

Yes

Accommodation solutions and amounts

We offer accommodation in the student residence or with private landlords, in shared apartments or private apartments. Students can indicate their preferences during their application process and we assist with finding an accommodation. Prices range from approximately 280 Euros to 500 Euros per month, depending on the type of accommodation.