Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
| Hochschule Esslingen | |
 | |
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1868 |
| Budget | 30 million € |
| President | Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christian Maercker |
Academic staff | 207 |
| Students | 6,056 |
| Location | Esslingen am Neckar, Germany |
| Website | http://www.hs-esslingen.de |
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences or Hochschule Esslingen (created through the merger, in 2006, of the Hochschule für Technik (FHTE) and Hochschule für Sozialwesen (HfS)) is a University of Applied Sciences in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. It has 11 faculties offering 25 bachelor study programs and 12 master programs. The University of Applied Sciences' focus is on engineering, management, social sciences and health care and nursing sciences.
Esslingen is ranked among the top Universities of Applied Sciences in Germany, and has strong programs in the areas of Business Administration, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, IT and Engineering with Business Studies.[1] The university cooperates closely with the local economy and has partnerships with well-established companies such as Daimler, Porsche, Bosch, Festo , Eberspächer etc. which have major operations in the vicinity.
History
- In 1868, a department for training mechanical engineers was set up in Stuttgart at the Royal Württemberg School of Construction. Soon, demand for this program was so high that the school in Stuttgart decided to expand to Esslingen. Industrial development in Esslingen was very advanced, especially in the area of engineering. In the following years, the spectrum of education was broadened, the school offering courses in electrical engineering, precision engineering, telecommunications, heating and ventilation. In 1938, the school was renamed the State Engineering School of Esslingen and in 1971, as Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, it added technical computer science and engineering management to its existing programs.
- The Soziale Frauenschule (Social Women's School) of the Schwäbischen Frauenverein (Swabian Women's Association) was started in 1917 by a foundation established by Queen Charlotte of Wuerttemberg. This was the forerunner to the University of Applied Sciences for Social Work.
- In 1998, reacting to the demands of industry, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences started its first English-language master's program, the MBA in International Industrial Management. The Esslingen MBA was one of the pioneers of international, English-language programs at German state universities. The Esslingen Graduate School now runs and organizes three master's programs entirely in English: next to the MBA in International Industrial Management it also runs the MEng in Automotive Systems and the MEng in Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering.
- On 1 October 2006, the two Esslingen Universities of Applied Sciences - Technology and Social Work - were merged and are now a single entity. Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, or Hochschule Esslingen, in German, profits greatly from the synergies formed by this merger.
Campus
- Hilltop Campus – Hochschulzentrum (HZE)
- City Campus – Stadtmitte
- Göppingen Campus
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences has three locations: the main city campus is situated in the centre of Esslingen and is an architectural mix of the neo-classical and the futuristic modern. Because the original engineering school in Esslingen was located directly across from the Royal Riding Stables, the city campus is referred to as “der Stall” (the stable).
The hilltop campus is known as the Acropolis. The huge concrete block from the 1960s is prominently situated on the city’s northern hills and provides a good view of Esslingen and the entire Neckar Valley. Walking from the hilltop to the city centre campus, students can go past the old fortress and through the covered walkways along the vineyards of Esslingen.
The new campus in Göppingen is 23 kilometers away. The Göppingen site is home to the Faculties of Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering, as well as the bachelor program in Business Information Management.[2]
Faculties and majors
| Faculty | Campus | Degree | Degree Course | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | City Campus | Bachelor of Science | Biotechnology | |
| Natural Sciences | City Campus | Bachelor of Science | Chemical Engineering/Colour and Coatings | |
| Natural Sciences | City Campus | Master of Science | Applied Surface and Material Sciences | In cooperation with Aalen University |
| Natural Sciences | City Campus | Master of Engineering | Environmental Protection | In cooperation with Nürtingen-Geislingen University, Reutlingen University and HfT Stuttgart |
| Management | Hilltop Campus | Bachelor of Science | International Industrial Management | |
| Management | Hilltop Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Engineering Management | |
| Management | Hilltop Campus | Master of Science | Innovation Management | |
| Automotive Engineering | City Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Automotive Engineering | |
| Esslingen Graduate School | Hilltop Campus | Master of Engineering | Automotive Systems | In English |
| Esslingen Graduate School | Hilltop Campus | Master of Engineering | MEng in Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering | In English |
| Esslingen Graduate School | Hilltop Campus | Master of Business Administration | MBA in International Industrial Management | In English |
| Basic Sciences | City Campus | Bachelor of Science | EIP Engineering Education: Electrical Engineering-Information Technology | In cooperation with the University of Education of Ludwigsburg |
| Basic Sciences | City Campus | Bachelor of Science | FMP Engineering Education: Automotive Engineering-Mechanical Engineering | In cooperation with the University of Education of Ludwigsburg |
| Basic Sciences | City Campus | Bachelor of Science | MAP Engineering Education: Mechanical Engineering-Automation Technology | In cooperation with the University of Education of Ludwigsburg |
| Basic Sciences | City Campus | Bachelor of Science | EP Engineering Education: Information Technology-Electrical Engineering | In cooperation with the University of Education of Ludwigsburg |
| Basic Sciences | City Campus | Bachelor of Science | VMP Engineering Education: Building Services-Mechanical Engineering | In cooperation with the University of Education of Ludwigsburg |
| Information Technology | Hilltop Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Software Engineering and Media Informatics | |
| Information Technology | Hilltop Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Computer Engineering | |
| Mechanical Engineering | City Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | |
| Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering | Goeppingen Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Mechatronics/Automation Systems | |
| Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering | Goeppingen Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering | |
| Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering | Goeppingen Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Mechatronics/Precision Engineering | |
| Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering | Goeppingen Campus | Bachelor and Craft Certificate | MechatronicsPlus | |
| Mechatronics and Electrical Engineering | Goeppingen Campus | Integrated Degree Program | MechatronicsCom | |
| Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences | Hilltop Campus | Bachelor of Arts | Development and Education in Childhood | |
| Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences | Hilltop Campus | Bachelor of Arts | Nursing Management | |
| Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences | Hilltop Campus | Bachelor of Arts | Nursing Teacher Education | |
| Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences | Hilltop Campus | Bachelor of Arts | Social Work | |
| Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences | Hilltop Campus | Master of Arts | Nursing Sciences | |
| Social Work, Health Care and Nursing Sciences | Hilltop Campus | Master of Arts | Social Work | |
| Building Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering | City Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Building Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering | |
| Building Services, Energy and Environmental Engineering | City Campus | Master of Engineering | Energy and Building Services Management | |
| Engineering Management | Goeppingen Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | Management and Information Systems | |
| Engineering Management | Goeppingen Campus | Bachelor of Engineering | International Engineering Management | |
Traditions
Kandelmarsch
This bizarre and unique feature of the Esslingen University of Applied Sciences has an old, ritual parade through the city conducted when students complete their degrees. The professors lead the parade in old-fashioned horse carriages with the students following behind on foot, dressed elegantly in tailcoats and top hats – and with a mug of beer in their hands. After the diplomas have been handed out in a special celebration, notes from lectures and seminars are burned, the students set out on a tour of the city’s bars and pubs. They are allowed to drink as much as they want for free on this special evening.[3]
Famous graduates[4]
- Werner Dieter
- Ludwig Dürr
- Eugen Eisenmann
- Heinz Illi
- Manfred R. Kuehnle
- Siegbert E. Lapp
- Theodor Koch
- Gerhard Neipp
- Werner Niefer
- Ingo Rust
- Hans Erich Slany
- Hubert Zimmerer
See also
References
- ↑ "Ranking- Hochschule Esslingen". Retrieved April 18, 2007.
- ↑ "Studying in Esslingen". Retrieved April 18, 2007.
- ↑ "Studying in Esslingen". 2003-03-17. Retrieved 2007-04-20.
- ↑ Famous Graduates
External links
- Official Homepage
- Studying in Esslingen (student website for foreign applicants)
- Kandelmarsch – only in German
Coordinates: 48°44′17.00″N 9°18′39.70″E / 48.7380556°N 9.3110278°E