Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, also known as Hochschule Esslingen, is a public university in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. It has 11 faculties, 25 bachelor's degree programs, and 12 master's degree programs. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences focuses on engineering, management, social sciences, health care, and nursing sciences.
Esslingen is one of Germany's top Applied Sciences Universities, with strong programs in Business Administration, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, IT, and Engineering with Business Studies. The university works closely with the local economy and has partnerships with well-known companies such as Daimler, Porsche, Bosch, Festo, and Eberspächer, all of which have significant operations in the area.
The main city campus of Esslingen University of Applied Sciences is located in the centre of Esslingen and is an architectural mix of neo-classical and futuristic modern. The city campus is known as "der Stall" (the stable) because the original engineering school in Esslingen was located directly across from the Royal Riding Stables.
The Acropolis is the name given to the hilltop campus. The massive concrete block from the 1960s stands prominently on the city's northern hills and offers a good view of Esslingen and the entire Neckar Valley. Esslingen is only a short train ride away from the new campus in Göppingen. The Faculty of Management and Technology is located on the Göppingen campus, which is a hub for innovation, technology, and sustainability.
All in all, as a university of applied sciences, Esslingen University has very high standards. They strive to set themselves apart from the rest. Against the background of rapidly changing requirements in society and the economy, their claim is that they are innovative and flexible.