International Office

In an increasingly interconnected world, it is vital for young professionals to develop intercultural skills. The 6 ECTS "Cross-Cultural Experience" module offers this through three components: a seminar on intercultural competence, a social science course, and participation in one of the following programs: Service-Learning Program, Tandem and School Program (Winter Semester), or Intercultural Training Program (Summer Semester). The intercultural competence seminar covers cultural concepts, conflict, and communication, applying these to students' own experiences and exploring the impact of national and corporate cultures on international business. The Social Sciences course, taught in intercultural groups, introduces key topics, methods, and theories, including social inequality, modern family development, social change, and much more. The course also deals with texts by Giddens, Weber, and Marx. Students will present on their intercultural experiences and submit a paper. Contact: andrea.heissler@no spamhfwu.de

Each semester, NGU welcomes international students from partner universities. The Buddy Program pairs local and international students to ease their transition and enrich their stay in Nürtingen and Geislingen. Buddies help new students with tasks like registering their residence, opening a bank account, and buying a SIM card, ensuring a smooth integration into student life. To join the Buddy Program, email andrea.heissler@no spamhfwu.de with your degree program, semester, and preferred country. We look forward to enhancing your study experience.

Enhance your language skills and meet new people with our Tandem Program. You’ll pair with someone who wants to learn your language while you learn theirs. Benefit from this mutual exchange and explore other cultures, plan activities, and share travel tips. Customize your tandem meetings to fit your preferences, whether through textbooks, coffee chats, or cooking together. To register, email the registration form to andrea.heissler@no spamhfwu.de with your native language and the language or cultural group you wish to learn about. Provide as much detail as possible for a suitable match.

The "International Student Club" emerged from the local Erasmus+ Initiative (LEI). Under the premise of promoting networking between international students and NGU students, it provides a platform for international exchange. The aim is to emphasize the added value of intercultural experiences and to expand the range of integration projects on offer. As a member, you can already make international contacts in Germany and better prepare yourself for a study or internship abroad. For more information & how to become a member, please visit the website of the

International Student Club

Do you want to gain international experience but don't want to spend an entire semester abroad? Then a study abroad program is perfect for you. Through a combination of lectures, company visits and working in international teams, you'll gain important hard and soft skills in a short period of time. And you'll earn credits at the same time.

NGU Study Tours