The University of Augsburg was founded in 1970. It is one of the new, modern universities in Bavaria, and with approximately 15,000 students it is of a manageable size. It attracts students from far beyond its immediate catchment area. About 20% of the German students come from outside Bavaria, and at 14% its share of foreign students is larger than at comparable universities.
The University of Augsburg maintains particularly close partnerships with the Universities of Pittsburgh (USA), Osijek (Croatia), Iasi (Romania) and Chabarowsk (Russia). It has cooperation agreements with over forty universities in Europe, Asia, South Africa, North America and Latin America. The number of ERASMUS exchange programmes also continues to grow. There are currently exchange programmes with more than 130 universities throughout Europe.
The Faculty of Applied Computer Science hosts the institutes of Computer Science and Geography, and offers first-class under-graduate, graduate and Ph. D. programs in the corresponding disciplines.The faculty has a strong dedication to fundamental and applied research in both Computer Science and Geography. The research activities are focused in the following research units:
Anyone who has studied or carried out research here can keep in touch with the University of Augsburg once they have returned home. Alumni Augsburg International is a flourishing network that benefits all current Augsburg students, too, as they can use it to find contacts almost anywhere in the world when they themselves go abroad to study.
Each semester the Career Service offers about 40 informative events and seminars which assist you in obtaining job-related information, key qualifications and practice in job interviews.The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsForeign academics and students are warmly welcomed to all institutes of higher education in Augsburg and are offered professional advice about their stay. An office has been set up to answer all their questions, which they can consult before leaving their home country or upon arrival in Augsburg. This office deals with everything relating to residency permits (visas) and the practicalities of life in Germany. If required, they can even arrange an airport transfer from Munich Airport to Augsburg.
The Media Laboratory functions as an institution for research and development and provides media services for the Institute for Media and Educational Technology. It operates in developing innovative scenarios for teaching, learning and research as well as their implementation at universities.
The University of Augsburg campus is one of the most congenial places to study in Germany. Situated near the city centre of Augsburg, the campus is spacious without being overwhelming. The modern buildings, functional and yet architecturally appealing, blend into a landscaped park with grassy areas, a lake, fountains and several sculptures by contemporary artists.The concentration of the academic buildings on one site simplifies the day-to-day working of the university while encouraging communication. The individual faculties, the administration offices (including the Student Service Centre), the refectory, cafeterias, bars, and the libraries are all conveniently close together.
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As a student coming from Nigeria, not been an easy ride but with good heart and determination we keep working hard to the very end
Not only do you learn interesting things, you also meet great people. The lecturers are very nice, most of the courses are fun and helpful. Unfortunately, it is often too unorganized, and all events are overcrowded. Especially in higher semesters one should be preferred, and rather get a place.
1. This is a review for Hochschule Augsburg, which could unfortunately not be selected on the previous page. 2. Studies at Hochschule Augsburg have been great. We do get a good overview on all topics relevant to our studies and the lecturers are all industry professionals. Also our stays abroad are handled very well. To improve: - Find lecturers that can speak English...
