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In the International Center we coordinate the international activities of Aalen University in order to strengthen the international character on campus.  We are responsible for the intercultural, lingual, and regional development of students and staff, as well as the approval of internationally recognised language tests.  We foster the integration of international students and graduates in the university, society, and working world. The International Center is made up of the following organisations:

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“I Felt Instantly at Home”International Students Actively Contribute to Campus Life at Aalen University of Applied Sciences

Ahmad Raza from Pakistan and Rita Bergami from Italy took part in Aalen University’s Orientation Weeks in 2024—today, they are helping new international students settle in. Photo: © Aalen University | Rita Bergami

Fr, 29. August 2025 → International students Rita from Italy and Ahmad from Pakistan fondly recall their first days in Aalen: from the colorful city festival to the warm welcome by the International Center. The orientation weeks at Aalen University of Applied Sciences not only provided practical support but also countless opportunities to make new friends and discover the region. Today, both are committed to helping other international students, sharing their experiences and insights.

Immersing in the ‘German Way of Life’Zimkitha Bavuma from South Africa is an exchange student at Aalen University of Applied Sciences.

Feels at home in the Ostalb region: Zimkitha Bavuma, a master's student in Marketing and Artificial Intelligence from Cape Town, South Africa.

Th, 07. August 2025 → Anyone strolling across the Aalen University campus will hear snippets of many different languages – Georgian, English, Spanish, Arabic, or Nepali, to name just a few. Students from all over the world bring the campus to life, creating a truly international atmosphere. With partnerships at more than 130 universities worldwide, Aalen University maintains strong global connections. In this series, we introduce some of the inspiring students from our partner institutions who have chosen to continue their academic journey in Aalen – this time featuring Zimkitha Bavuma from South Africa.

From Ohio to the OstalbNathan Turner from the United States spends his summer semester at Aalen University

Despite the current heatwave in Aalen, Nathan Turner, a mechanical engineering student from the Colorado School of Mines, has quickly settled into his new surroundings. Photo: private

We, 02. July 2025 → Anyone strolling across the Aalen University campus will hear snippets of many different languages – Georgian, English, Spanish, Arabic, or Nepali, to name just a few. Students from all over the world bring the campus to life, creating a truly international atmosphere. With partnerships at more than 130 universities worldwide, Aalen University maintains strong global connections. In this series, we introduce some of the inspiring students from our partner institutions who have chosen to continue their academic journey in Aalen – this time featuring Nathan Turner from the United States.

More Than Just a Beautiful DayWhy Embrace Is an Essential Part of Research at Aalen University of Applied Sciences

Im Anschluss an die Vorträge servierten iranische Forschende Schmankerl aus ihrer Heimat. Foto: © Hochschule Aalen | Lola Bulut

Following the presentations, Iranian researchers served delicacies from their homeland. Photo: © Aalen University of Applied Sciences | Lola Bulut

Tu, 24. June 2025 → At the OPEN CAMPUS of Aalen University of Applied Sciences on May 24, the International Center welcomed guests from near and far under the motto “Dorothy’s Journey: Stories and Flavors that Connect Worlds.” Visitors sampled Iranian specialties, enjoyed South African Chakalaka, and engaged in lively conversations—the cheerful atmosphere was almost tangible. Yet what appeared at first glance to be simply a colorful day of encounters also highlighted something more profound: the key role of Embrace. This project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) as part of the HAW.International program of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has become an essential pillar in supporting international researchers at Aalen University.

A heart for AalenOmar Quasim AL-Maaitah from Jordan has been studying at Aalen University since March

Has been interested in technical issues for a long time: Omar Quasim AL-Maaitah from Jordan. Photo: © Aalen University | Saskia Stüven-Kazi

Tu, 27. May 2025 → If you stroll across the campus of Aalen University, you will pick up many snippets of words in other languages - for example Georgian, English, Spanish, Arabic or Nepali. After all, many of the students come from all over the world. They all bring the international campus to life and create a cosmopolitan atmosphere. The university maintains close relationships with well over 130 partner universities. In a loose series, we present the inspiring stories of students from our partner universities who have decided to continue their academic journey at Aalen University - this time with Omar Quasim AL-Maaitah from Jordan.
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