Between 200 and 350 exchange students study at Pforzheim University every year. Become part of our international community and discover our wide range of English-language courses in the fields of design, business and law as well as industrial engineering!

On the following pages you will find information on the following questions:

• How do I apply? Here you will find information on our application procedure, which language skills are required, a course overview and information on funding and scholarships. Do you need help with your application?
   
• Have you been accepted? What happens after you have received your letter of admission? Here you will find answers to questions about visas and residence permits as well as employment law regulations. 
  You will also find important information about insurance, student housing and our student initiatives at Pforzheim University. 
   
• You can find out more about Pforzheim and the regions here.
   
• What do you need to consider after your arrival in Germany and at the university? Here you will find information about your arrival in Pforzheim and the Buddy Program organized by the ESN as well as our obligatory Welcome & Orientation Period. 
   

• What are the to-do's before you leave Pforzheim/Germany? These include deregistration with the foreigners authority, the city and the German health insurance company. You will also find information on the Transcript of Records and on extending your stay abroad.

   

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at incoming(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de or take a look at our fact sheet.

We would be delighted to welcome you to Pforzheim University!