Two taught semesters are followed by one semester reserved for your dissertation. Foreign students are advised to complete the thesis requirement in German industry. It is suggested that German nationals work on their thesis abroad. Each entering student will be assigned a permanent academic advisor within the first few weeks of arrival in Furtwangen. The academic advisor will assist in the selection of classes to be taken by the student, monitor the progress of the candidate and provide general academic guidance.
Further support is offered by our international student advisor.
Our department cooperates closely with various institutions all over the world. Our lecturers maintain contacts to companies spread around the globe. Valuable skills for the emerging globalization of our national economies can be acquired. Students benefit from the international contacts of the department. They are further able to build and practice language skills, and broaden their horizon through close interaction with foreign and home students.