Information on the THWS library, dates and advisory services:
The most important pages for our students
Do you want to go abroad to study or take an internship? Or do you want to come to THWS from abroad?
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News and events
New! THWS Online Campus
One click, your campus: From winter semester 2025/26 and as one of the first state higher education institutions in Germany, THWS is offering online degree programmes (100% online).
Apply by 31 August 2025
Apply for your Online Pre-Year!
THWS offers a Pre-Year in cooperation with German Jordanian University (GJU). Apply by 15 September for your Online Pre-Year to start your online degree programme in October 2026.
Click here to learn more.
Campus Startup Day 2025
Campus Startup Day: Entrepreneurial spirit from the Silicon Valley experienced in Schweinfurt. International students from THWS and Auburn University develop innovative startup ideas.
To the press release "Campus Startup Day"
Mind Matters: student health day
"Mental health concerns us all – also as students": This is the motto of the mental health day taking place on 10 October (10:00-16:00) at the THWS Münzstraße Campus
To the press release
Fokus Orange: International Office
For more than 40 years, the International Office has helped international students starting their studies and lives in Germany. Trade Journalism student Janina Lutz talked to Aylin Chaban and Rushil Nagpal.
To the Fokus Orange article
Integration into the job market
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Improving the integration of international students into the local job market in Main Franconia – this is the objective of the "FIT4Germany"-project, during which THWS cooperates with regional practice partners.
To the press release "FIT4Germany"
Welcome to THWS
About THWS
On the following pages you will find all important information about THWS. Our University is characterised by a broad, practice-oriented range of courses, but also by research activity, internationalisation, digitalisation and a comprehensive programme for continuing education.
Our International Office
The THWS International Office is the most important port of call for all our international students, whether they are looking to join THWS to complete a degree or to spend their semester abroad here. It also addresses THWS students interested in an exchange programme, and offers information to teaching staff and all other THWS staff.
Studies (in English) at THWS
Which degree programmes does THWS offer? Follow the link for an overview of all our Bachelor's and Master's programmes in German or English.
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Full-time or exchange student?
Depending on what type of student you are or would like to be, there are different application procedures. If you are looking to complete a degree at THWS, please refer to the section on application for full-time studies.
If you intend to study at THWS for one or two semesters as an international exchange student, have a look at the information on the page about application for incoming students.
Application, enrolment, exams
The Department of Student Affairs (HSST) is providing information to anyone interested in studying at THWS about application, admission, or registration and enrolment. However, it is also the first point of contact for students when it comes to registering for exams, examination dates, information on grades, re-enrolment, and internships.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
You will find answers to frequently asked questions on the FAQ page of the International Office
Opening hours
For information about the opening hours of the libraries in Schweinfurt and Würzburg, please visit the website of the THWS library.