Your springboard: straight from campus to a job

You’re not studying just for a piece of paper. You’re studying for your future. At Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, our support doesn’t end when you receive your degree. Thanks to our deep roots in business, media and research, you’ll be connected with the employers of tomorrow from day one. We don’t just provide you with specialist knowledge; we build a direct bridge to your dream career or your own business.

This page was translated automatically using artificial intelligence (DeepL). The German version is binding. More information about automatic translation

The HSMW Career Network

Employers aren’t after certificates. They’re looking for you.

Because our academic programme is extremely closely linked to the real world thanks to numerous student projects, HSMW graduates enjoy an excellent reputation in the business world. Once you’ve graduated, you won’t have to wade through anonymous job portals – companies come to our campus to recruit you.

HSMW Career Day right here on campus: At our regular career fairs on campus, you’ll network directly with regional ‘hidden champions’, global corporations and innovative start-ups that are specifically looking for talent from Mittweida.
The Career Service: Our in-house Career Service works with you to optimise your application strategy, arranges exclusive work placements and provides tailored coaching to prepare you precisely for salary negotiations and selection processes.

Entrepreneurial Spirit & Start-up Support

Don’t write job applications. Be your own boss.

Do you have a groundbreaking idea and want to strike out on your own after graduating? HSMW is a genuine start-up university. Through the SAXEED start-up network, we’ll support you every step of the way – from that first vague idea in your head right through to a market-ready business plan and the successful launch of your business.

Comprehensive support for start-up founders: Get free advice, access to start-up grants (such as the EXIST grant) and make use of the creative facilities in our innovation spaces, such as the Innolab, to test your prototypes.
Success stories from Mittweida: Many of our graduates have gone on to set up successful companies in the tech, media or services sectors straight after completing their studies and are now employers themselves. Did you know that Audi’s founders came from Mittweida? Or the German crowdfunding pioneer?

Future-proof in the age of AI

Don’t be afraid of the AI revolution. Become the expert who steers it.

The world of work is changing rapidly as a result of artificial intelligence – and at HSMW, you’ll be at the forefront of these developments. We don’t see AI as competition, but as a co-pilot. In our degree programmes, from the very first semester, you’ll learn how to use generative AI, machine learning and automation tools productively and responsibly, rather than being left behind by them.

Expertise through the IWD: Supported by our Institute for Knowledge Transfer and Digital Transformation (IWD), the latest insights from the digital transformation flow directly into your lectures and practical projects. You’ll develop the digital maturity that modern companies are now desperately seeking.
Focus on what endures: Whilst AI takes over routine tasks, we work with you to hone the irreplaceable core human skills: strategic thinking, interdisciplinary problem-solving, ethical judgement and a genuine, creative ‘maker’ mindset.

The Alumni Network

Once a Mittweida student, always a Mittweida student.

Anyone who studies in Mittweida becomes part of a very special community. Our alumni network stays close-knit across generations. Even at over 90 years of age, alumni still return to the campus. This network is a valuable asset after graduation.

Lifelong connections: Whether in the automotive industry, the media sector or at international research institutes – Mittweida alumni can be found everywhere, keeping the doors open for the next generation.
Mentoring from the best: Make the most of your direct link to successful alumni, who will support you as mentors and help you get started in your career.

Ready to write your own success story?

Choose a degree that opens all doors for you. Find your course now and lay the foundations for a career that suits you.

Find a degree programme