Hochschule Furtwangen

The University

As numerous surveys have shown, those who study at Furtwangen University receive a top rated education.


Furtwangen University developed from the ‘Großherzoglich Badische Uhrmacherschule’ (Archduke of Baden Clockmakers‘ School), founded in 1850, to the ‘Staatliche Ingenieurschule für Feinwerktechnik’ (the State Engineers‘ School for Mechatronics) in 1947. In 1963, the range of study programs was extended to include Electrical Engineering, and in 1968, Computer Science was added as the first program of its kind in Germany. Strong demand led to the foundation of a second campus in Villingen-Schwenningen in 1988, when the Mechanical Engineering and International Business Faculties were added. With Tuttlingen the Furtwangen university opens a third campus by the end of 2009.

Today Furtwangen University offers a 18 bachelor and 9 master’s in the field of computer sciences, business, engineering, media and technology.


We are situated in the heart of Europe, close to France, Switzerland and Lake Constance, an area home to many global players including Porsche, Daimler, SAP and Hugo Boss.

The Program

The Furtwangen MBA in International Business Management is one of the best MBA programs in Germany. Offered by a young faculty with an outstanding reputation, our program is truly international, individual and innovative.

As we attract students from all over the world, the entire program is taught in English by professors who have wide-ranging international career experience. 

Teaching is innovative and state-of-the-art based on a solid grounding in practical hands-on background knowledge, thus ensuring that the curriculum meets the demands of globalizing companies and organisations. 


We accept a maximum of no more than 15 students and this more personal setting supports intensive learning and interaction with peers. The result is a very individualized relationship between professors and students. 

We are situated in the heart of Europe, close to France, Switzerland and Lake Constance, an area home to many global players including Porsche, Daimler, SAP and Hugo Boss.


All in all we can promise those who join us not only an enjoyable and memorable experience, but also the best possible basis for a future career in the international business world.

The program has been accredited with excellent results by the FIBAA.

The Faculty

We are proud of the numerous awards we have received for the uniqueness of our study programs: In May 2006 and 2008 the International Business program received first place in a survey among the largest international corporations in Germany assessing the “employability” of students.

In addition the university has won the prestigious prize annual awarded by the German Foreign Ministry and the DAAD for outstanding quality in International Student Support.

Since the beginning of the year the name Faculty of International Business changed to HFU Business School. It reflects our faculty’s standing as a firmly-established centre for excellence in an increasingly-globalised educational marketplace.  It emphasizes the long-term commitment to offering business degrees tailored to the needs of the international job market.

The HFU Business School offers 2 different MBA programs. (full-time and part-time). We accept a maximum of no more than 15 students and this more personal setting supports intensive learning and interaction with peers. The result is a very individualized relationship between professors and students.

Particular Features:
• Emphasis in general management
• Internationality
• Entirely taught in English
• No more than 15 students in a group
• Individuality
• Practical applicability
• High quality of the program, see rankings and accreditation
• High flexibility

Entry Requirements

- An undergraduate degree with above averageperformance.
- Work experience: at least 24 months of relevant professional experience in a business environment after
graduation (student internships or jobs can not be considered).
- minimum TOEFL score of 570 or equivalent (code: 8221)
- advised - minimum GMAT score 520 (code: 7032)

Application Procedure

Applying for our MBA program is easy. It does not take more than 10 minutes of your time. Just fill in the required fields of our online-application form.

If your profile fits our minimal requirements we will then request you to send in more detailed application material such as your CV, certificates and references.

In any case you will get the final information about the result of the selection process by May 30 based on your complete application documents.

Tuition and Fees

Program Fee (total): € 8,000 payable in two instalments

Living Expenses : German student organisations estimate that a student will need in the
range of € 648 per month

Financial Aid

We encourage companies to support students and to set-up prizes for excellent theses etc., but we ourselves do not hand-out scholarships and we do not waive tuition.

Instead of handing-out money we prefer to offer our excellent education at very reasonable fees.

Location

The HFU Business School is located on the campus of Villingen -Schwennigen, a city in Baden-Württemberg.

Baden-Württemberg is the third largest German Federal State. It is also called the technology heart of Europe: With quality, experience and innovation , the pillars of our economy, we can expect continued stable growth and a high level of private investment in research and development .

Globally operating companies like DaimlerChrysler, Porsche, Bosch, IBM, Hewlett-Packard and SAP are headquartered here. The state is also home to the global fashion label Boss, and to Steiff, the makers of the unique teddy bear. Besides automotive engineering, other key industries in the state include mechanical engineering and electricity production.

Nowadays it has the lowest unemployment rate of all states.

Villingen-Schwenningen

In 1972 the town in its present form came into existence with the merger of the two formerly independent towns of Villingen and Schwenningen. Schwenningen was at one time the booming centre of the German clock industry with the headquarters of many well-known manufacurers located here. The world-famous clock and watch manufacturers Kienzle and Junghans both originated here. Hard times hit when the clock industry was revolutionized with the start of the digital age. Villingen-Schwenningen has a lively centre with shops, cafes and restaurants in an attractive pedestrian area and it now boasts three universities. Interestingly enough, Furtwangen University is actually housed in an old clock factory!

Accommodation

The MBA Program Manager offers comprehensive support in finding suitable accommodation if required. Additionally, we offer a pick-up service, taking you from the train station in Schwenningen to your accommodation.