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Reutlingen University (in German Hochschule Reutlingen; formerly FHTW Reutlingen) is a university of applied sciences, involved in education and research. It is located in Reutlingen in the southern German state of Baden-Württemberg. Enrollment stands at about 5,500 students, a quarter of whom are international and exchange students. Reutlingen University has a long tradition as a second home for international students; over a quarter of the students currently registered come from countries outside Germany. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the main fields of International Business, Engineering, Information, Medical and Natural Science and Design. In contrast to common university structures, the orientation of the faculties is less the result of the sciences located there. It rather results from their industry driven specialization. The five schools of Reutlingen University are the School of Applied Chemistry, ESB Business School, the School of Information Technology, the School of Engineering and the School of Textiles & Design. Top Five placements in various rankings and its reputation amongst industry and commerce has made it one of Germany's most prestigious universities of applied sciences.
Reutlingen University's campus sits on the southwestern edge of Reutlingen, close to recreation and sport areas (including the city football stadium). Two bus lines serve the campus, and the town center is a 20-minute walk away. Two neighborhood centers are each a five-minute walk from campus and the dormitories, featuring shopping centers, banks, and doctors.
History
Foundation in the Kingdom of Württemberg
The history of Reutlingen University goes back to the School of Weaving established in 1855 by the Kingdom of Württemberg, the city of Reutlingen, and the textile industry. The school was renamed in 1891 and became the Royal College of Technology for Textile Industry (German: Königlich Württembergisches Technikum für Textilindustrie), a technical college for spinning, weaving, and knitting. After the end of monarchy in 1918, the college received state recognition and changed its name once more to the State College of Technology (German: Staatliches Technikum). Two years later, the State Testing and Examination Authority for Textiles was founded in Reutlingen.
Extension after World War II In 1967, Mechanical Engineering was added to the State College of Technology, and in 1971, the College received official recognition as a Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences). In the Department of Business Studies, the first course in International Business began. A year later, the business course Production Management enrolled its first students.
Work began on the new Hohbuch campus in 1975, and the university moved there in 1977. The old buildings in the center of town were handed over to the police force, and parts of the original equipment from the Weaving School and other documentation were placed in the Industrial Museum of Reutlingen.
Internationalization and Addition of Further Schools In 1979, the European Study Program for Business Management (ESB), with its partner schools Middlesex University in London and NEOMA Business School Reims, enrolled its first students. With this new program, Reutlingen University became the first partner institution for double degrees in Germany. With its internationalization strategy, Reutlingen University increased its global reputation. In mid-2008, Reutlingen University merged all three of its business schools (European School of Business, School of International Business, and Production Management) into one school under the European School of Business (ESB) name. Today, ESB Business School ranks among the top business schools in Germany.
Today's Building 2, home to the School of Applied Chemistry, opened in 1983, and in 1984, the first students entered Automation Technology and Business Information Science classes. The same year, the Export Academy Baden-Württemberg was founded at the university with a postgraduate degree course in International Marketing.
The largest building on campus opened in 1987 by the Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg with space for Reutlingen University's technology departments. The degree course in Electronic Engineering began in 1989. The degree courses, Mechatronics and Media/Communication Information Technology, opened their doors in 2003. In full accordance with European agreements, all degree courses switched in 2003 to internationally recognized Bachelor's and Master's qualifications.
Establishment of International Reputation Today, Reutlingen University comprises five schools with international accreditation: School of Applied Chemistry (AC, Angewandte Chemie), ESB Business School (ESB), School of Information Technology (INF, Informatik), School of Engineering (TEC, Technik) and School of Textiles & Design (TD, Textil & Design). It has over 200 partner universities worldwide and offers 16 Bachelor's degrees and 23 Master's degrees, including MBA's for officers of the Bundeswehr (Federal Defense of Germany).
Organization Since 2012, Hendrik Brumme is President of Reutlingen University, succeeding his predecessor Peter Nieß und Wolfgang Hiller. Since 2019, Alexander Leisner is chancellor and hence head of administration. The University's President is elected by the University Advisory Board, which is responsible for the development and competitiveness of the University. Moreover, it supervises the management of the President’s Office and deals with further matters concerning its own management, such as the election of the President or decisions about its structure and development plan. The Chairman of the University Advisory Board is Christoph Kübel, Managing Director and Director of Industrial Relations of Robert Bosch GmbH. The schools are organized decentrally and directed by Faculty Deans, who are elected by their respective school council. Students have an institutionalized right to participate in the decision making process through Senator mandates, seats in the school councils or as appointed members of academic commissions. Furthermore, a so-called AStA and the constituted student body engage in improving the students' study conditions and supporting student initiatives.
Schools & Degree Programs
School of Applied Chemistry About 500 students study at the School of Applied Chemistry (AC). Research and teaching are focusing the fields of medical technology, environmental protection, food, automotive, plastics and electronics. +Study Programs at the School of Applied Chemistry at Reutlingen UniversityGraduation DegreeAcademic DegreeStudy ProgramBachelorBachelor of ScienceApplied ChemistryBachelorBachelor of ScienceBiomedical SciencesMasterMaster of ScienceBiomedical SciencesMasterMaster of SciencePolymer & Process Analytical ChemistryMasterMaster of EngineeringEnvironmentalism
ESB Business School With about 2500 students (of which about 30 percent come from abroad), ESB Business School (ESB) is the largest of the five schools. The main fields for research and teaching are business administration, foreign trade, business engineering and business development. Since 2019 ESB Business School has been accredited by the AACSB for one of the highest international quality standards. Thereby, ESB Business School belongs to the world's best five percent of all business schools. Since 2013 it has been accredited by FIBAA, the programme "International Management Double Degree" with premium seal. +Study programs at ESB Business SchoolGraduation DegreeAcademic DegreeStudy ProgramBachelorBachelor of ScienceInternational BusinessBachelorBachelor of ScienceInternational Management (Double Degree)BachelorBachelor of ScienceInternationales Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen - Operations (Business Engineering)BachelorBachelor of ScienceWirtschaftsingenieurwesen - Sustainable Production & Business (Business Engineering)MasterMaster of ArtsEuropean Management StudiesMasterMaster of ScienceInternational Accounting, Controlling and TaxationMasterMaster of ScienceInternational Business DevelopmentMasterMaster of ScienceGlobal Management and Digital CompetenciesMasterMaster of ScienceOperations Management (Business Engineering)MasterMaster of ScienceDigital Industrial Management and Engineering (Double Degree)MasterMaster of ArtsInternational Retail ManagementMasterMaster of ScienceConsulting & Business AnalyticsMasterMaster of ArtsConsulting & Sales ManagementMasterMaster of Business AdministrationInternational Management Part-TimeMasterMaster of Business AdministrationInternational Management Full-Time
School of Information Technology With 860 students, the School of Information Technology (INF) is the third largest faculty at the university. The study programs concentrate on scientific areas related to digitisation and digitalization. +Study Programs at the School of Information Technology at Reutlingen UniversityGraduation DegreeAcademic DegreeStudy ProgramBachelorBachelor of ScienceMedia and Communication InformaticsBachelorBachelor of ScienceMedical-technical InformaticsBachelorBachelor of ScienceBusiness InformaticsMasterMaster of ScienceDigital Business EngineeringMasterMaster of ScienceHuman-Centered ComputingMasterMaster of ScienceServices ComputingMasterMaster of ScienceBusiness Informatics
School of Engineering At Reutlingen University, around 1140 students study at the School of Engineering (TEC). The faculty's research activities are supported by the Robert Bosch Centre for Power Electronics (rbz), a research and teaching cooperation between Robert Bosch GmbH, Reutlingen University and the University of Stuttgart. +Study Programs at the School of Engineering at Reutlingen UniversityGraduation DegreeAcademic DegreeStudy ProgramBachelorBachelor of EngineeringInternational Project EngineeringBachelorBachelor of EngineeringMechanical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of EngineeringMechatronicsBachelorBachelor of ScienceDigital Engineering and ManagementMasterMaster of ScienceDecentralized Energy Systems and Energy EfficiencyMasterMaster of SciencePower and Micro ElectronicsMasterMaster of ScienceMechanical EngineeringMasterMaster of ScienceMechatronics
School of Textiles & Design The School of Textiles & Design represents the oldest department (since 1855) and the historical origin of Reutlingen University. About 690 of the over 5.000 students at Reutlingen University are enrolled here. Thematically, researching and teaching concentrates on textile technology, fashion, retail and design. The faculty includes affiliates such as the research laboratory F+TRC (Fashion and Textile Research Center) and an extensive machinery park with laboratories. The faculty owns the world's most extensive collection of historically significant fabrics (approx. 900 objects). +Study Programs at the School of Textiles and Design at Reutlingen UniversityGraduation DegreeAcademic DegreeStudy ProgramBachelorBachelor of ScienceInternational Fashion RetailBachelorBachelor of ArtsTextile Design / Fashion DesignBachelorBachelor of EngineeringTextile Technologie and Textile ManagementBachelorBachelor of ArtsTransportation Interior DesignMasterMaster of ScienceInterdisciplinary Product DevelopmentMasterMaster of ScienceTextile Chain ResearchMasterMaster of ArtsDesign
Center for Applied Research Applied research and development are carried out in several institutes on campus. Research and development projects supported by state and federal ministries, and also by the European Union, are carried out in cooperation with industry - in particular with small- and medium-size enterprises. By this means the institutes make contributions to the innovative ability of German industry and provide topical relevance to students. Research is focused mainly in the following areas:
Institute for Applied Research (IAF)
Process analysis, control, and optimization