[HE International Training and Teaching Week 2026


Join us to exchange ideas, gain interational experience and meet colleagues!

A week full of experiences with teaching and training right next to one of the most beautiful and famous Christmas markets in Germany and a full-day excursion to Strasbourg (France).

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General information

The [HE International Week focuses on teaching, learning, networking and international exchange. The Training and Teaching Week take place simultaneously from 30. November to 4. December 2026.  

The famous Esslingen Medieval and Christmas Market will take place during the International Week. The Esslingen Medieval and Christmas Market is unique: with its more than 180 booths, attractions, medieval music and a broad cultural programme, it is one of the largest and most attractive in the region. A highlight of the International Week will be the visit to the European Parliament in Strasbourg (France). Strasbourg is the french christmas capital - a symbol of art, light and sharing.

Erasmus+

Your participation in the [HE International Week can be funded by your home university as Erasmus+ Mobility. If you would like to take part in the programme as Teaching Mobility (STA) , a valid Interinstitutional Agreement (IIA) is required. Your participation in the training programme can be financed as Training Mobility (STT). 
Please contact the Erasmus coordinator of your home university to discuss these details before you apply.

Place

Esslingen (Airport Stuttgart is 30 minutes away by direct bus connection)

Dates

30th November 2026 - 4th December 2026

Language

English

Fees

None

Costs

Travel and accommodation costs are covered by participants (or by an ERASMUS scholarship if applicable).

Accommodation

We highly recommend that you reserve accommodation as early as possible, as hotels in our region are often fully booked.

[HE International Training Week

The programme will be continuously updated. Please check regularly.

29. November

Arrival

30. November

WhenWhereWhat 
11:00 am - 11:30 amEsslingen University, City Center CampusRegistration 
11:30 am - 12:00 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusWelcome and introduction 
12:00 pm - 02:30 pmEsslingen, Restaurant Palmscher Bau Swabian welcome lunch 
02:30 pm - 03:30 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusPresentations of the universities by the participants 
03:30 pm - 04:30 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusInternational coffee break (Please bring sweet specialties from your home countries.) 
04:30 pm - 05:30 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusPresentations of the universities by the participants 

1. December

WhenWhereWhat 
09:00 am - 01:00 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusWorld Café “Internationalization” (rotating groups)
1. Support for incoming students
2. Outgoing student mobility
3. Strategic partnerships
4. Variety of Erasmus+ opportunities - key features or nice to have
5. Intercultural and language learning 
6. International marketing		 
01:00 pm - 02:00 pmEsslingen University, City Center Campus, CafeteriaLunch 
02:00 pm - 04:00 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusWorld Café “Internationalization” (rotating groups)
1. Support for incoming students
2. Outgoing student mobility
3. Strategic partnerships
4. Variety of Erasmus+ opportunities - key features or nice to have
5. Intercultural and language learning 
6. International marketing		 
04:00 pm - 04:30 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusInternational coffee break 
05:00 pm - 06:00 pmEsslingenGuided city tour 
06:00 pmEsslingenVisit of the Esslingen christmas market 

2. December

WhenWhereWhat
09:00 am - 02:00 pmEsslingen University, Göppingen CampusProgramme with laboratory visits, workshops, meetings and lunch
02:00 pm - 06:00 pmStuttgartVisit of the Mercedes Museum

3. December

WhenWhereWhat
09:00 am - 12:00 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusProgramme at the Faculty of Science, Energy and Building Services
12:00 pm - 01:00 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusLunch
01:30 pm - 04:00 pmEsslingen University, City Center CampusWorkshop „Gamification in HEI sustainability teaching“
05:00 pm - 08:00 pmEsslingen University, Hilltop CampusInternational Night 
Certificates of participation 
Erasmus paper work

4. December

WhenWhereWhat
09:00 am - 08:00 pmStrasbourgExcursion to Strasbourg: visit of the European Parliament and the christmas market

 

 

[HE International Teaching Week

Programme

As participant of the Teaching Week you have the opportunity to hold and attend lectures. In addition, you can participate in the programme of the Training Week. You are automatically included in the Training Week program and do not need to apply separately. 
The Teaching Week is aimed at lecturerers from our partner universities, as an IIA between our institutions is required for Erasmus+ Teaching. In exceptional cases, we can arrange an IIA for the Teaching Week. However, you have to clarify this with both us and your home university before applying. Please contact: io-staffprograms[at]hs-esslingen.de

Teaching

Lectures as part of the regular study programme in Business, Science, Computing and Technology

You have the opportunity to hold guest lectures in a selection of our Bachelor's or Master's degree programmes. 

Subject fields
AreaSubjects
BusinessDigital Business and Data Analytics (WT)
Financials and Accounting (WT)
Gamification / Simulation in Management (WT)
International Business and Management (WT)
Marketing (WT)
Operations and Supply Chain Management / Lean Management (WT)
Organization / Organizational Behavior (WT)
Quality Management / Failure Analysis (WT)
ScienceChemical Engineering (NG)
Functional Coatings (NG)
Hydrogene Technology (NG)
Inorganic Materials (NG)
Surface Technology (NG)
Sustainability in Management and Industry (NG)
ComputingDigital Forensics (IT)
IT Security (IT)
Privacy (IT)
Safety (IT)
TechnologyIndustrial Engineering (WT)
Mechatronics (WT)
Mechanical Engineering - Design and Simulation (MS)
Mechanical Engineering - Production Technologies (MS)
Mechanical Engineering - Smart Automation (MS)
Mechanical Engineering - Sustainable Engineering (MS)

After your application, we will match you with an Esslingen or Göppingen professor, who will be your "academic host" during the International Teaching Week. You will coordinate the content and scope of your guest lectures with your hosting professor.

Lectures as part of the "Studium Generale"

Alternatively, you can offer a lecture as part the "Studium Generale". Studium Generale courses (sometimes also called contextual studies, general studies, fundamental studies or universal studies) are mostly non-compulsory, public courses at a university. The Studium Generale belongs to the long tradition of humanistic education in Germany, and today embody the mission of universities to promote comprehensive general education.  The Studium Generale is focused on promoting both interdisciplinary dialogue and networking, especially between the sciences and the humanities. The heart of the programme is a series of comprehensive talks, panel discussions, and lectures with national and international guests who join local scholars in discussing up-to-date research in their respective fields. All events are public.

Application and Selection process

Please use only one application form. Duplicate applications will be deleted without notice. If you have applied to the Teaching Week and we cannot find a suitable host, we will offer you to apply to our Training Week.

Training Week - Deadline 30.10.2026

Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available. Applicants from partner universities will be given priority. In addition, a number of places will be reserved for our partner universities. You will receive notification of whether you have been offered a place four weeks after we receive your application.

Online Application to the Training Week

Teaching Week - Deadline 30.06.2026

The selection will be made by the faculties. You will receive notification of the result within 4 weeks after the application deadline.

Online Application to the Teaching Week

 

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