Extra-occupational programs

In cooperation with the university Schmalkalden following extra-occupational programs can be offered:

  • Application technician (FH) for additive processes/rapid technologies
  • Project manager (FH) for tool and moldmaking
  • Applied plastics engineering
  • Mechanical engineering and management
  • Computer Science and IT Management
  • Electrical enginieering and management

Do you have any questions?

Melanie Hofmann
VDWF branch office Schwendi

+49 (0)7353 98860 12
Write an e-mailto the contact form

Do you have any questions?

Peggy Schütze
Study Coordination, Center for Continuing Education, Schmalkalden University

+49 (0)3683 688 1762
to the contact form

Do you have any questions?

Anke Köhler
Study Coordination/Academic Affairs, Center for Continuing Education, Schmalkalden University

+49 (0)3683 688 1740
to the contact form


Certificate courses

Application technician (FH) for additive processes/rapid technologies

  • Form of study: extra occupational
  • Duration of study: 2 semesters
  • Degree: university certificate
  • ECTS: 26 Kreditpunkte
  • Tuition: 3900,- per semester plus semester fee
  • Study locations: Schmalkalden, Aachen, Duisburg, Lüdenscheid
further information

Project manager (FH) for tool and moldmaking

  • Form of study: extra occupational
  • Duration of study: 2 semesters
  • Degree: university certificate
  • ECTS: 30 Kreditpunkte
  • Start of study: each winter semester
  • Tuition: 2400,- Euro per semester plus semester fee
  • Study location: Schmalkalden
further information

Master programs

Applied plastics engineering

  • Form of study: extra occupational
  • Duration of study: 5 semesters
  • Degree: master of engineering
  • ECTS: 90 Kreditpunkte
  • Accreditation: ACQUIN
  • Start of study: each summer semester
  • Tuition: 2560,- Euro per semester plus semester fee
  • Study location: Schmalkalden
further information

Mechanical engineering and management

  • Form of study: extra occupational
  • Duration of study: 5 semesters
  • Degree: master of engineering
  • ECTS: 90 Kreditpunkte
  • Accreditation: ACQUIN
  • Start of study: each summer semester
  • Tuition: 2560,- Euro per semester plus semester fee
further information

Computer Science and IT Management

  • Form of study: extra occupational
  • Duration of study: 5 semesters
  • Degree: master of science
  • ECTS: 90 Kreditpunkte
  • Start of study: with sufficient applications in each case for the summer and winter semester
  • Tuition: 2460,- Euro per semester plus semester fee
  • Study locations: Schmalkalden, Gera
further information

Electrical enginieering and management

  • Form of study: extra occupational
  • Duration of study: 5 semesters
  • Degree: master od engineering
  • ECTS: 90 Kreditpunkte
  • Start of study: with sufficient applications in each case for the summer and winter semester
  • Tuition: 2560,- Euro per semester plus semester fee
  • Study locations: Schmalkalden, Gera
further information