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Hochschule Furtwangen University (HFU)

Furtwangen is located in the southern Black Forest region of Germany, population approximately 10,000. The River Danube's spring is located at the edge of town and the river flows through the middle of campus.

More than a century ago, Furtwangen used to be the center of Black Forest clock making. The town built a good reputation for quality, and its clocks were known well beyond the region. More than 150 years ago, the Grand Duke of Baden founded his school of clock-making in Furtwangen. The school changed and evolved throughout many decades, turning into today's university of applied sciences.

Today little remains of the original clock-making businesses. The trade grew into modern enterprises; and now specializes in mechanical, electrical, and software engineering; as well as electronics.

Exchange Details

Location:

Furtwangen, Germany is the location of the original campus.

The city of Villingen-Schwenningen hosts the other campus which includes the International Business program taught in English.

Both campuses are located in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg which is located in southwest Germany. The state is known both for its scenery, such as the Black Forest, and its high-tech industries.
Highlights:

 
Host Institution:

Hochschule Furtwangen University
Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1
D-78120 Furtwangen
Germany
Dates:

Fall Semester (approx. October 1 - February 15)
Spring Semester (approx. March 15 - July 31)
Fields of Study:

One semester undergraduate options fully taught in English:

  • Business Administration (September-December: Schwenningen campus)
  • Mechatronics (September-December)
  • Computer Science (September-December: Furtwangen campus)
  • Media Design (March-June: Furtwangen campus)
  • Social Work (March-June)
Level of Study:

Undergraduate (mostly in German), Graduate (in English or German)
Number of Credits:

Varies.
Eligibility:

2.75+ GPA. Generally, students should be junior standing or higher at the time of the exchange

Staff:

Courses taught by host institution faculty.

SIUC Sponsor:

University-wide
Number of Participants:

1 - 4 per year

Program Fee:

SIUC tuition plus $150 exchange fee.

Other Costs:

Estimated Expenses per month

  • Accomodation                     280-320 Euro
  • Food                                  250-300 Euro
  • Miscellaneous Expenses       100 Euro

          Total                               600-700 Euro

Financial Aid:

Scholarship: The Baden-Wurttemberg Scholarship is available for students who plan to study at this university download. Contact the Study Abroad Programs office for more details.
Housing:

Host will assist with securing local housing .

Transportation:

Arranged by participant.

Website / Resources:

The University's Web site: http://www.fh-furtwangen.de/english/index.html
Additional Information:

Campus Locations: http://www.fh-furtwangen.de/english/campus/studienorte/?tg=0
Application Deadline:

Spring: October 15, Fall: March 15
Late applications may be accepted.
Application:

Obtain application from SIUC Study Abroad Programs. Return application with all supporting materials to SIUC Study Abroad Programs.

Contact:

Study Abroad Programs, SIUC, studyabr@siu.edu

The information contained here - including costs, program dates and program arrangements - is subject to change by the program sponsors and host institutions. There may also be changes once a program or exchange has started due to factors beyond our control. Please check with our office for the latest information.