Study, Research and Live in Mittweida

University of Applied Sciences Mittweida At a Glance

Presented by Saskia LANGHAMMER Head of International Office [email protected]

University of Applied Sciences Mittweida A history of more than 140 years Mission Statement: Practical orientation / Co-operation with business / research excellence / Internationality  Founded in 1867 as “Technikum Mittweida”, First course of studies: mechanical engineering  In 1935 it lost its status as private institution and became a state “Engineering School Mittweida”  In 1969 status of a higher education institution as Engineering College  In 1992 it became University of Applied Sciences (FH)  In 2013 the name changed to University of Applied Sciences Mittweida

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida Facts & Figures 

Second largest University of Applied Sciences in Saxony

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Ca. 6000 students enrolled at six faculties

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida course duration and degrees 

Academic degrees according to international standard

Master

10th semester 9th semester 8th semester

German Diploma (FH)

7th semester

2 semesters

6th semester

4 semesters

Bachelor

5th semester 4th semester 3rd semester

6 semesters

2nd semester 1st semester

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida Study programmes 

More than 30 accredited study programmes

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about 300 professors and staff members

Math., Science, Comp. Science Appl.Math.in Digital Media (B.A./M.Sc.) Appl. Computer Science (B.A./M.A.) Biotechnology (B.Sc.) General and Digital Forensic (B.Sc.) Lasertechnology (B.Sc./M.Sc.) Media Informatics and Interactive Entertainment (B.Sc.) MolecularBiology/Bioinformat.(MSc) Economic Sciences Business Administration (B.A./M.A.) Economics for Engineers (German Diploma FH)

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Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng./M.Eng.) Mechatronics (B.Eng./M.Eng.) Real Estate Management and Facilities Management (B.Eng.) Institute ITWM Industrial Management (M.Sc.) Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (B.Eng.) Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.) Energy and Environ.Manag.(B.Eng.) Mobile Media (B.Eng.´)

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Media Media and Acoust.Eng(B.Eng.) Media Management (B.A.) Inform.Comm.Science (M.A). AMAK Applied Media (B.A.) Business Management (B.A.) Film and TV (B.A.) Health Management (B.A.)

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New study programme – Common and Digital Forensic To determine criminal activity and for detection of computer crime

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida Research Network 

Active involvement in more than 80 research projects in the following areas: 

Laser Technology

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Information & Communication Technology

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High-performance Mechanical Engineering & Mechatronics

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Energy & Facility Management

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Economic and Social Sciences

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Media & New Media in Education

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Environmental Engineering, Medical Engineering & Biotechnology

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About 150 international publications per year

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Promoting synergies between teaching and research

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida Co-operation with the industry 

Co-operation with enterprises and research institutions to foster knowledge transfer and support life-long education 

Projects for students in co-operation with regional enterprises

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Research projects with enterprises and research institutions

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Bachelor and Master degrees as extra occupational courses for the industry

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida Institute MIKOMI manages networking Some of our partners

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida MIKOMI Types of activities and offers

MIKOMI Dialogue with the industry Congresses

Presentations inspire networking

Workshops for the industry

MIKOMI Qualification

ECTS for all training activities

Seminars

Modules/Certificates

Study Programmes

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida International cooperations 

More as 90 partners in 40 countries,

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students from more than 50 countries

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Dedication of New Centre for the faculties of Media and Social Work Opening in August 2014  From now on all faculties are situated in one campus and in walking distance from each other

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Next new building under construction: Laser Research Center • 2.500 m² floor space • 20 Mio € overall costs • completion planned for first quarter 2016

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University of Applied Sciences Mittweida Campus of Equal Opportunities Counseling and services for: 

students with family (childcare, support to coordinate family and studies)

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disabled or chronically ill persons

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need-oriented study programmes for top athletes

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Support for international students

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Your contact

International Office The International Office supports the communication between international partners and the faculties with regard to foreign affairs. International Office Head Mrs. Saskia Langhammer [email protected]

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