Overview of partner universities
In the following overview you will find all partner universities of the three schools of Pforzheim University incl. language and grade requirements. For detailed information, for example, semester dates or courses, please search for the corresponding university in the partner database.
Partner universities are universities with which Pforzheim University has a written agreement for an exchange. It is agreed that a certain number of students from one university can study abroad at the other university and vice versa.
In most countries, unlike in Germany, studying abroad is not free of charge and sometimes involves high tuition fees.
With this agreement, tuition fees are waived for Pforzheim students at these universities. In addition, Pforzheim University supports you in the organisation of your studies abroad and acts as your intermediary to the partner university.
You can filter our database by your degree program. Then it will display all available exchange programs. These vary depending on the faculty, degree program, and level of study (bachelor’s or master’s).
What should you generally consider when making your choice?
- Information in the partner database and on the partner university’s website
- Study Reports and talk with exchange students in Pforzheim
- Semester dates – Many partner institutions start the summer semester as early as January, and in some cases the winter semester as early as July
- Required language skills – English? Spanish? French?
- Course offerings - recognition in Pforzheim & areas of interest
- Campus selection - Some partner universities, especially in France, have more than one campus. Campus options are listed in the details, if available
- Priorities - Minimum 1, maximum 6
- Estimated costs & Available Scholarships – a large portion of the costs depends on housing & travel. Based on experience, partners with dormitory housing, in smaller cities, or in more affordable countries tend to be cheaper
Since the summer semester of 2023 we have been using the Mobility Online database . Here you find a variety of personal experiences written by former students.
Topics:
- Semester times
- Tips for application preparation
- Accommodation during the stay abroad
- Personal reports about the university and the city
- Possibly pictures
For the reports click on “Questionnaires” at the top of the website on the Partner database.
Industrial Engineering (WING)
Although Industrial Engineering (WING) is part of the Faculty of Engineering you have the option to apply for both partners of the Faculty of Engineering and the Business School.
Please note that you can (mostly) only take courses at the local Business School if you choose a Business partner university.
Faculty of Engineering (all students)
As a student of the Engineering Faculty you have the option to study at a partner university of the Ge4 Network as well. Successful applicants do not have to pay tuition fee either.
Application process
- Inquiry about the application form to the International Office outgoing(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de
- Discussion with study program coordinator & faculty coordinator Henriette Schürger about potential universities and their course choices
- Fill out the form naming your 3 priorities + collect all necessary documents (incl. motivation letter & recommendation letter + short mail by faculty coordinator that course choices & universities has been discussed)
- Send all documents to outgoing(at)hs-pforzheim(dot)de before the application deadline. Please send it early as there can be issues such as missing documents, sickness, vacation etc. Please note the number of students is limited as well.
- International Office sends the documents to the Ge4 coordinator
- Selection & feedback through the Ge4 coordinator
Application Deadlines (up to change):
Winter semester: January 15
Summer semester: August 15
After a positive feedback please follow the Freemover timeline starting with step 3 .
More information can be found on the website of the Ge4. Please make sure to research about semester dates, language/grade requirements and course choices beforehand.
Lakehead University, Canada
University of Utah, United States
ESSEC, France
We will be happy to advise you:
For questions regarding the application process at Pforzheim University as well as at the partner universities, please contact:
Annika Klein - Outgoing-Coordinators at the International Office
In addition to all the information on our website, we also offer a colloqium. This always takes place on Tuesdays to Thursdays from 11:00 to 12:30 & Thursdays 14.00-15.00 in room W1.2.13 or by phone at 07231-286876. You do not need to register in advance for this. During lecture-free periods & outside of office hours you can make an appointment by mail in advance.
Online Team Meetings are available with an appointment as well.
For course-specific questions, please contact the faculty coordinators:
School of Engineering: Prof. Dr. Moritz Peter/ Henriette Schürger
Business School: Prof. Dr. Thomas Cleff/ Susanne Glas
School of Design:Prof. Dr. Sibylle Klose/ Barbara Dofek
