Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied science located in Mittweida, Germany, founded in 1867. The over 7,000 students at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences have access to more than 50 degree programs of the highest caliber available. At the 5 faculties, students can earn their Bachelor's, Master's, or Diploma degrees.
The recognized study programs offer scientific knowledge and skills in the fields of media, computer science, economics, engineering, and social work. Studies are known for having both a strong theoretical and practical bent, and they actively collaborate with local, national, and worldwide businesses and industries.
The institution is proud of its 150-year history of accomplishment and its over 80,000 graduates from more than 40 nations.
Over 100 partners from across the world currently collaborate with the university, and over 21% of all students are from abroad. The international cooperation plan heavily relies on the European exchange program Erasmus+. The university also conducts exchange programs with universities in New Zealand, the Middle East, North and South America, and Asia.
Numerous opportunities exist at Hochschule Mittweida - University of Applied Sciences for foreign study and commitment. On the international campus, there are a variety of opportunities for students, such as helping international students as a tutor with their successful integration at the university or helping them prepare interculturally for a semester abroad.
A current, worldwide perspective is guaranteed by international guest lecturers and an international orientation across all academic programs.
Application orientation and interdisciplinarity are characteristics of the research conducted at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. It is distinguished by four primary areas of research:
• laser technologies
• Product and process development
• Digitization in economy and society
• Applied Computer Science