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Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences

country rank  204
world rank  3512

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University Overview

Established in 1991, Hochschule Schmalkalden (Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Schmalkalden (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur (Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), Hochschule Schmalkalden (HS Schmalkalden) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule Schmalkalden (HS Schmalkalden) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 34-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this German higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HS Schmalkalden also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Control Typepublic

Entity

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateaveragely selective

University Identity

Name (English) Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym HS Schmalkalden
Founded 1991 Origins date back to 1902
Motto We Build Bridges
Colours Blue
Mascot
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University Location

Address Blechhammer
Schmalkalden
98574 Thuringia
Germany
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Phone Number (3683) 688 1017
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Fax Number (3683) 688 1999
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Recognition and Accreditation

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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Programs and Courses

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences.



Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Admission Info


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

Blechhammer 4–9
Schmalkalden 98574
(3683) 688 1010
(3683) 688 1014

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Size and Profile

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Size and Profile


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences has a student enrollment ranging from 2,000 to 2,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Facilities


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Library


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Housing University Housing

Yes


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Services


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Hochschule Schmalkalden's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hochschule Schmalkalden's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • GATE Germany


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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