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Location and Campus Life

Experience the German culture around the Black Forest Area

DHBW VS Location

Villingen-Schwenningen is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, in the beautiful Black Forest area, one of Germany‘s top touristic attractions. Two independent cities with two different faces: Villingen and its ancient cathedral, medieval picturesque streets and 1000 years of market rights is in contrast to Schwenningen, that was formerly known as a world center of the clock industry. The two city centers are five kilometers apart and were joined politically in 1972. Villingen-Schwenningen offers a large range of cultural events and locations as well as beautiful nature for a wide range of out-door activities in all seasons. Only 60 kilometers away from Villingen-Schwenningen, one of the Germany’s best known lakes, Lake Constance, can easily be reached by train: weekend activities like cycling, swimming or visiting the Flower paradise of Mainau Island are favorite pass-times. The highest mountain in the Black Forest, the Feldberg is also located 60 kilometers from Villingen-Schwenningen and ideal for a week-end get-away of skiing and snowboarding fun during the winter months. DHBW VS is happy to welcome participants to the PREPARE Kick-off Program. Getting ready to study in Germany  and enjoying the traditions of Villingen-Schwenningen and the Black Forest area as a package deal are open to career Places to visit:
  • City Centre of Villingen
  • Donaueschingen's castle and the flower island Mainau
  • Rhine waterfalls in Schaffhausen
  • The Feldberg - highest mountain in the Black Forest
  • Three Black Forest lakes: Kirnbergsee - Titisee - Schluchsee
  • The cities of Freiburg, Constance, Stuttgart, Strasbourg, Zurich and Basel

Campus Life

At the DHBW VS students receive a first-class education focusing on practical skills and professional significance. At the same time exceptional prospects are given for a future career. Students are given the chance to join professional and social events and workshops, where professional networking with our dual partners and in the professional market is facilitated. At DHBW VS, students experience more than excellent study courses and professors. Many extracurricular activities are on offer on campus. The International Club is a student led organization that stages events for German and international students. Excursions, Barbeques and Club nights are regular happenings that bring together young people from different cultures. DHBW VS’s Tandem-Program connects students with a language learning partner and in the best case to a life-long friend. Both participants teach and learn at the same time and gain insights into the different cultures. The Friendship program is for university staff to invite international students into their homes where they can gain insights into family life in Germany. While these programs are geared toward students, PREPARE participants will be welcomed into them as well. Due to the convenient location of DHBW VSs campus right next to the train station, it is easy to travel the rest of Europe or any of the beautiful Black Forest’s regional attractions, either self-organized, or organized through student services.