Your ERASMUS semester in Germany: Why not choose Mittweida?

Experience a semester abroad at one of Germany’s most modern campus universities – with personalised support, state-of-the-art facilities and affordable accommodation in the heart of Saxony.

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5 faculties

Engineering, Media, Business Engineer, Social Work, Applied Computer and Biosciences

100% support

Guaranteed place in student accommodation and a personalised buddy scheme

Prime location

A safe university town with good transport links to Dresden, Leipzig, Prague and Berlin

Affordable

Modern accommodation right next to the campus for under €300 a month

Which programme is the right one?

Your degree programme in Mittweida

Whether it’s engineering, media or business: choose from English-taught study programmes, interdisciplinary modules or our exclusive summer semester track in Responsible Consumption and Production. Or, if you speak German: choose freely from over 90 study programmes.

For many international students, the easiest way to spend an exchange semester in Mittweida is to undertake a semester on a study programme that is taught in English anyway. The Bachelor’s degree programme in Applied Mathematics and the Master’s programmes in Applied Mathematics for Network and Data Sciences and in Innovation and Business Expansion are available for this purpose. Perfect for earning international credits without having to study German.

Combine subject-specific modules from your chosen faculty with language courses (German as a Foreign Language) and intercultural training. To draw up your tailor-made Learning Agreement, please contact our International Office.

Our bespoke 7-module package (35 ECTS) in the field of technology: combine Industry 4.0, the IoT and sustainable engineering with the ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ semester programme.

Are there any special programmes for exchange students?

Minor in Responsible Consumption and Production

With ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’, HSMW offers a specialised programme for prospective engineers and computer scientists during the summer semester. As part of EURECA-PRO, study up to seven modules taught entirely in English and design sustainable, networked systems for the industry of tomorrow!

  • Profile: A combination of high-tech, software, networks and EU perspectives
  • Scope: 7 modules
  • Language: 100% English
  • Duration: Summer semester

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RCP module plan

Industry 4.0 – Responsible Consumption and Production (5 ECTS)

Sustainable manufacturing, resource efficiency and circular industrial processes.

Electronic Systems for the Internet of Things (5 ECTS)

Hardware development and microelectronics for the smart Internet of Things.

Measurement Technology (5 ECTS)

High-precision sensor technology, signal processing and practical measurement techniques in the laboratory.

Technologies of Software Development (5 ECTS)

Modern software architecture, agile methodologies and hands-on software projects.

Computer Networks for Industry 4.0 (5 ECTS)

Industrial communication protocols, IT security and cloud connectivity.

European Studies (5 ECTS)

The economic, legal and technological framework of the European Union.

Cultural Studies (5 ECTS)

Intercultural competence, settling in Germany and academic work.

Do you have a different academic background? Whether it’s media, social work, computer science or business: HSMW offers over 90 study programmes, and we’re sure to have one that suits your studies. Get in touch with no obligation, and we’ll put together a personalised module programme for your semester abroad in Germany!

What is life like in Mittweida?

More than just a degree

Affordable housing

A hassle-free arrival: Our exchange students are guaranteed a room in a hall of residence right on campus through the Studentenwerk for less than €300 a month. All your lectures and lab sessions are less than a five-minute walk away.

The Buddy Programme

In Mittweida, you’re never on your own: your personal HSMW buddy will pick you up from the station if you’d like, help you with administrative matters and show you the best spots in town. Our Cosmopolitan Club brings together students from over 40 countries.

Travel and Leisure

Studying in the heart of Europe: excellent train links for weekend trips to Dresden, Leipzig, Prague or Berlin – combined with a safe, friendly campus environment.

As an exchange student in Mittweida

Studying abroad is a huge step – but with us, you won’t have to take it alone. HSMW is a special community and guarantees you the personalised support you’ll struggle to find at anonymous universities in big cities. We’ll guide you step by step on your journey to Germany and ensure that Mittweida becomes your new home from day one.

A step-by-step guide to a semester abroad
Any questions?

Your contact person

M.A. Tim Friedrich
M.A. Tim Friedrich
International Office

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There are more than just five good reasons to study in Mittweida. The most important one: over 90 specialised degree programmes that consistently focus on practical professional skills. Because, particularly in the age of AI, it’s not just about having learnt the theory, but about successfully applying it in practice.

But your time at university is about more than just acquiring knowledge. The HSMW campus is reminiscent of a US university – a small university somewhere in the Midwest. In Mittweida, everything is within easy walking distance, so you can study more comfortably, in a more relaxed and focused way – thanks in part to affordable rents. Instead of having to finance your living costs with part-time jobs, you can make the most of the vibrant campus life.

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