STIPUS/ERASMUS and STIPUS/GLOBAL
STIPUS stands for “Standard International Programs for Undergraduate Students” and is a collective term for a number of attractive exchange programs for students from partner universities of Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. STIPUS/ERASMUS is the well-known European exchange program and as such opened for students from partner universities who have signed an ERASMUS agreement with Esslingen University of Applied Sciences. STIPUS/GLOBAL is an almost identical program for students from partner universities with bilateral student exchange agreements outside ERASMUS.
What are the characteristics of STIPUS?
- Join classes of the regular Esslingen University of Applied Sciences study program
- Study together with German classmates
- Language of instruction is German or English
- Spend one or two full semesters at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences and take part in regular activities and exams
- Choose your courses from the whole range of undergraduate departments at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
- Start either on 1st March (summer semester) or on 1st September (winter semester), as all STIPUS programs take place during both semester
- Orientation weeks, German language classes on various levels and a History & Culture class with excursions to places of interest will help you to feel comfortable and get a good insight into German culture
Which fields of study are offered?
- Natural Sciences - Chemical Engineering/Color-Coatings-Environment
- Natural Sciences - Biotechnology
- Management - Engineering Management
- Management - Management and Information Systems
- Automotive Engineering
- Information Technology - Communications Engineering
- Information Technology - Computer Engineering
- Information Technology - Software Engineering and Media Informatics
- Mechanical Engineering - Development and Design
- Mechanical Engineering - Development and Production
- Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering - Automation Systems
- Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering - Precision Engineering and Microsystems
- Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering
- Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Science - Social Work
- Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Science - Nursing Management
- Building Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering
- Engineering Management - International Engineering Management
- Engineering Management - Management of Information Technology
- Package of courses from Information Technology and Engineering Management
- Package of courses from Engineering Management and Mechatronics
Study possibilities
Depending on the duration of your stay, your fields of interest and the academic needs of your home university, the following options are available for you:
- ERASMUS 1/GLOBAL 1: one semester study program
- ERASMUS 2/GLOBAL 2: full year study program
- ERASMUS PLUS/GLOBAL PLUS: full year program comprising one semester studies followed by one semester internship/final thesis
Academic calendar:
Winter semester (1st September – 28th February)
10 Good reasons to join the program:
- Study at a University of Applied Sciences with an excellent reputation worldwide.
- Transfer credits back home through ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) without paying extra tuition at University of Applied Sciences.
- Enhance your career chances through studies based on practical experience and focused on the needs of industry.
- Enjoy an informal atmosphere in seminar style classes through an excellent teacher-student-ratio and small groups of approx. 15- 30 students.
- Learn in more than 50 state-of-the-art laboratories.
- Take advantage of staying in one of Germany's most successful economic regions and the cooperation Esslingen University of Applied Sciences has with the industry.
- Improve your German, make new friends from all over the world and have fun.
- Take the challenge of new experiences and become independent and self-confident.
- Benefit from a well-organized program and motivated staff to support you.
- Feel safe and comfortable in the medieval town of Esslingen with about 93.000 inhabitants. At the same time being located close to the regional capital Stuttgart with excellent links to the Black Forest, Munich, Lake Constance, France, Switzerland and many other places in Germany and Europe.
How can I apply for STIPUS?
STIPUS is open for students from partner universities of Esslingen University of Applied Sciences who are nominated by their home university for the exchange program and have sufficient command of the German or the English language.
Further information about the program, application procedure, application forms etc. are available from the International Office/Coordinator of your home university. If you are not sure who your coordinator is, please contact us!
Application deadlines: 30th May for winter semester, 30th November for summer semester
Note: Applications have to be sent to us through the coordinator of your university!
STIPUS
Here you find all necessary documents and information.
Contact person
Your contact person is Monika Zellner.
