Aalen University of Applied Sciences
Aalen, Germany
Aalen, Germany
Ten percent of the overall student population at Aalen University of Applied Sciences consists of international students coming from more than 60 different countries. Aalen University of Applied Sciences is a modern university where academic excellence in both teaching and research is a standard not to be compromised. This fact is confirmed by the numerous technology transfer centers of the institution, the library, which is very well stocked in the engineering sciences, for instance, and the scientific facilities which are modernly equipped at the very edge of technology.
A variety of opportunities is available for you to choose from. Founded in 1963 as a state engineering school and transformed into a university of applied sciences in 1971, Aalen University of Applied Sciences currently hosts 5.700 students studying in the university's five faculties, which are Chemistry, Electronics & Computing Science, Management & Business Sciences, Mechanical Engineering & Materials Technologies and Optics & Mechatronics.
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FAQ for Students
Applications are live from:
Spring semesters: October 1 to November 1
Fall Semesters: March 1 to April 1
Do students have to pay any enrollment/administrative fees?
Yes, there are administrative fees of about 62 Euro. It can change per semester.
What is the application procedure students must follow?
1st Step: You must be nominated by your school
2nd Step:
Students submit the application documents via our online application portal for incoming students. The link for registration will be sent out after nomination by home university.
All relevant application documents described below must be uploaded to the application portal.
The deadlines for submitting a full application are April 30 for the winter semester and November 30 for the summer semester.
All exchange students have to be selected and nominated by the partner university for their study abroad period at Aalen University to be re-confirmed via signature from the international office of South Dakota Mines in the application form.
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What documents are required for the application and how should they be sent?
The required documents for the application are:
The application form (to be signed by your institution before sending)
The "Antrag auf eingeschränkte Zulassung" or certificate of enrollment (necessary for formal enrolment)
The application form for an Email account - this allows Aalen to contact you
The learning agreement
Proofs of language proficiency in German and/or English
A final project request form (in case you wish to carry out your final project / degree thesis at Aalen University only)
Recent photo (passport format)
A transcript of records including all your study results so far
A CV
What are the language requirements?
B2 for English language, B1 for German language
Visit the new English-taught Lectures Catalogue
Chemistry
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechatronics
English taught lecture programs
Fact Sheet as of September 2025
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