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CHE University Ranking

Applied Natural Sciences, Department

Fakultät Mechanical and Medical Engineering

Hochschule Furtwangen

Fakultät Mechanical and Medical Engineering
Studiengänge Medizintechnik
Jakob-Kienzle-Straße 17
D-78054 Villingen-Schwenningen
https://www.hs-furtwangen.de
HS Furtwangen/Villingen-Schw.
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Basic information

Percentage of teaching by practitioners

25.0%

Percentage of teaching by practitioners, master's

20.0%

Support during the study entry phase

Total score for support in the study entry phase

11/14 points

Job market- and career-orientation

Bachelor theses in cooperation with work environment

73.3%

Master theses in cooperation with work environment

51.9%

Research

Cooperative doctoral degrees (in three years)

11

Third party funds per professor

251,500 €

Further information provided by the department

Special features regarding teaching

Inter-disciplinary degree course with broad basic education; Small groups, personal counselling; International orientation; Close collaboration with industry, clinics and research institutions; Large practical component through industry- and hospital-related projects; Lecturers from hospitals and industry; Extensive choice of options

Special features regarding the international orientation

Students can go on semesters abroad at many international partner universities without extending the duration of their course. Personal consultation and curriculum planning for the period of study abroad; There are also numerous contacts to international companies (and clinics) where students can write their thesis.; The degree programme in Medical Engineering-Clinical Technologies is a certified training centre of the EBCP (European Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion)--> Europe-wide recognition

Special features regarding the equipment

Modern laboratories in medical engineering and robotics; Laboratories are involved in current research and practical studies; Regular replacement of devices and equipment, in part from grants and research projects.

Special features regarding research and development

Diverse research and development projects.; Early involvement of students in application-oriented research projects (simulation center cardio technology, AI in university teaching,...); Additional qualification option in these projects (Master's, PhD In cooperation with other universities); Topics from research projects are incorporated into teaching; Close practical orientation through collaboration of students in technology transfer

Other special features

Innovative simulation centres for training and research in the field of medical engineering and in mechanical engineering; Study centre at the Rottweil location with modern robotics and coating systems; Internationally recognised competence centre for polishing and superfinishing

Further information on research activities

Further information about study entry phase

Website of the Student Council

online-application

Medical technology

Facts

Total number of students at the department

300

Number of master degree students (w/o teacher qualification)

110

Students' assessments on undergraduate, presence-learning-courses

Teacher support
Support in studies
Courses offered
Study organisation
Exam organisation
Digital teaching elements
Laboratory internships
Offers for career orientation
Support during practical semester
Rooms
Library
IT-infrastructure
Overall study situation
Return rate of the questionnaires

44

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Acronyms

(S) = Students' judgements

(F) = Facts

(P) = Professors' judgements

MT = Medical technology

Units

Value in percent

Value in points

Euro

Thousand Euro

Last Update 2022: Data collected by the CHE Center for Higher Education
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