About Heilbronn
Well located in Germany, Heilbronn offers an exceptional blend of tradition and innovation, making it the perfect destination for international students. Heilbronn is known for its academic excellence, travel facilities and many events and happenings, all close to the charming city centre. With its welcoming small-town vibe, you’ll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.
The Heilbronn International Program stands out for its intimate learning environment. With a small group size of just 10-15 international students, the program fosters a close-knit community that creates a sense of belonging. This familiar atmosphere ensures that you are part of a supportive, tightly linked network of students, that builds long lasting friendships. Plus, the Buddy Program launched by the DHBW Heilbronn will integrate you faster in the German culture while having fun!
Beyond academics, Heilbronn offers a rich mix of modern urban life and stunning natural landscapes. The city is nestled among beautiful vineyards and hills, perfect for relaxing after a day of study. You can take a leisurely stroll along the Neckar River, enjoy the greenery of parks, or explore the vibrant city center with its boutiques, restaurants, and bars – all within walking distance of the campus. That diversity of scenery allows you to practice many activities: sports, going out and even travelling... Thanks to Heilbronn´s location and transportations, travelling in Germany and abroad is so easy!
Heilbronn is located in one of Europe’s most prosperous business areas, offering many opportunities for internships, networking, and career growth. The city is home to the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Park (IPAI), Europe's largest AI ecosystem, where businesses, startups, and researchers work on advanced AI projects. The IPAI is part of Heilbronn’s vision to become a hub for innovation and research, helping to boost its global academic reputation.
This makes Heilbronn an ideal location for students to combine studies with hands-on experience in one of the world’s most innovative regions.
Do not miss the chance to experience academic excellence, a wide culture and professional growth: Join the Heilbronn International Program and be part of this unforgettable journey!
Studying at DHBW Heilbronn
The DHBW Heilbronn, founded in 2010, is the newest member of the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University family, which is the first cooperative state university in Germany that integrates work placements into studies.
Find out more about Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University and the key feature of cooperative (work-integrated) education here:
The DHBW Heilbronn offers state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, a cutting-edge laboratory centre, and a well-equipped library, providing students with all the tools and resources they need for academic success. As an active player in shaping the university town of Heilbronn, DHBW Heilbronn is located on a modern campus, which houses various facilities and institutions, all within close proximity to the city center.
Our campus flyer can be found here.
Together with its 750 corporate partners, the DHBW Heilbronn is training the next generation of experts who alternate between theory and practice every three months. The DHBW Heilbronn has an extensive network of more than 200 international partner universities. Students embark on an exchange semester to acquire important skills in business and the world of work internationally. Credits are awarded for all coursework.
Currently, about 1,500 students are enrolled at the DHBW Heilbronn.
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Links about studying and traveling in Germany
- The German National Tourist Board provides information about Germany as a travel destination.
- The German Academic Exchange Service and the “Deutsches Studierendenwerk” offer much useful information to international students.
- Young Germany offers a wide variety of information about university education, careers and life in Germany and tells you about interesting events in your region.
- The website of Heilbronn relates the incoming events and news. You can find them on the social networks as well!