Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag) a success, both in person and online

A unique degree programme that goes beyond pure theory, one that caters to and broadens your own interests, and which sparks a passion for experimentation through numerous practical projects – that is exactly what is possible in Mittweida University of Applied Sciences. The university once again convinced many pupils of this today at its Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag). Following the entirely online formats of the Covid years, the event was finally held on campus again. Nearly a thousand prospective students attended.

In Studio B, centrally located on campus, representatives from all faculties at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences were on hand from 8 am to 2 pm, alongside experts from the Student Advisory Service, the Student Services Organisation and the International Office, to hold one-to-one discussions about the content, career prospects and future opportunities offered by the 50 degree programmes. From A for ‘semester abroad’ to C for ‘opportunities’ and S for ‘scholarships’ to Z for ‘admission’, all questions relating to studying were answered: covering modes of study and types of higher education institution, the application process and course structure, as well as funding and support.

Studio B serves as the venue for lectures, open labs and project presentations by the five faculties on campus. As today was a normal day of teaching, there was also the opportunity to attend actual lectures and seminars from the current semester.

Student advisor Maximilian Benda is delighted with the great response even in the first few hours of the Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag): “Getting a taste of life on the Mittweida campus, experiencing our atmosphere and the latest technology first-hand is simply a real draw. The student advisory team, the lecturers and students here in Studio B and in the open-access laboratories are also delighted to meet prospective students in person. We can show them what makes studying in Mittweida special and exactly the right fit for their own interests.”

There was something new in the afternoon: at 3 pm, a three-hour live TV production by the media students kicked off in the university’s own TV studio, featuring numerous guests who gave viewers an insight into studying and life in Mittweida. Viewers could either watch live at the studio and get a glimpse behind the scenes of a TV programme, or – for anyone who hadn’t managed to make it to Mittweida today – via the livestream.

The recording is available to watch. You can also access many other videos there, providing information about studying and life in Mittweida.

The Student Advisory Service at Mittweida University of Applied Sciences is also available throughout the Open Campus Day (Studieninformationstag) to answer questions from pupils, parents and teachers: by email, via WhatsApp, on Zoom, over the phone or during a personal visit to the university.

Further information and the contact details for the Student Advisory Service.

The next Student Information Day in Mittweida will take place on 1 April 2023.

In addition to ‘Media Technology’, Mittweida University of Applied Sciences now offers two new degree programmes: ‘Engineering pedagogy’ and ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ (both Bachelor of Engineering degrees, introduced this winter semester). ‘Engineering pedagogy’ complements engineering training with pedagogical knowledge and, after six semesters, offers graduates a fully-fledged Bachelor’s degree and the opportunity to transfer to TU Dresden without any admission restrictions to complete an accelerated teacher training programme there. ‘Responsible Consumption and Production’ focuses on sustainable industrial production and includes a semester abroad at one of the EURECA-PRO partner universities, a European university alliance in which, alongside Mittweida University of Applied Sciences, institutions from Spain, Greece, France, Belgium and Germany, amongst others, participate.