Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten

Kempten University of Applied Sciences is located in the southwest of Bavaria in the heart of the Allgäu region. It was founded in 1977. Some 4.800 young women and men study here with a good view of the Alps. Over 50 practice-oriented bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes cover Business and Tourism, Social and Health Sciences, Engineering Sciences and Computer Science and Multimedia. All courses are characterized by high quality teaching and research, as well as practical approaches. All Bachelor courses include one integrated work placement semester to completed in industry. This practical approach to teaching and learning, an international outlook as well as up-to-date building and technology standards ensure excellent study conditions and academic training on an excellent level. All buildings are situated on our city campus and the University’s moderate size creates a very personal atmosphere. The University offers dual study courses in co-operation with the Bavarian Industry Association as part of the ‘hochschule-dual’-scheme. These courses enable students to increase the practical part of their studies, or to combine academic studies with a vocational degree. International students are very well looked after in Kempten! At the start of each semester the International Office organises orientation weeks, combining intensive German language courses with devolving all administrative procedures as well as various trips to the beautiful Alpine surrounding to help students settle in. All students who want it can take part in our buddy programme, allowing two students of different cultural backgrounds to exchange their language skills, while the local buddies provide useful tips for student life. All team members of the International Office will support and assist all international students throughout their time at Kempten University.