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University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd

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world rank  4256

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Overview

Founded in 1907, the Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd (University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Schwäbisch Gmünd (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd (HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd (HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 118-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name (English) University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd
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Acronym HfG Schwäbisch Gmünd
Founded 1907 Origins date back to 1776 as School of Drawing (Zeichenschule)
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University Location

Address Rektor-Klaus-Strasse 100
Schwäbisch Gmünd
73525 Baden-Wurttemberg
Germany
University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd Phone Number (7171) 6026 00
University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd Fax Number (7171) 69259
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd's academic range and degree level offering.



Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix

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Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd.



University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Admission Office Admission Office

Rektor-Klaus-Straße 100
Schwäbisch Gmünd 73525
(7171) 602600


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Library University Library

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University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2007


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • International Association of Universities and Colleges of Art, Design and Media (Cumulus)
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Designtheorie und -forschung (DGTF)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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