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TOMORROW IS CREATED HERE.
RWU is a university of applied sciences in one of the strongest economic regions in Europe. It combines academic teaching with practical relevance, creating ideal conditions for future-oriented studies. RWU offers a diverse, interdisciplinary range of courses in the fields of technology, business and social studies, which are consistently geared towards the requirements of society and the world of work.
Personal support and practical learning
A special feature of RWU is the close exchange between students, lecturers, companies and social partners. Small study groups, personal support and trusting cooperation characterize everyday student life. The informal campus creates an environment in which students can discover, test and develop their individual potential. The interdisciplinary dialog promotes creative thinking, a sense of responsibility and the ability to play an active role in shaping the future.
Internationality and exchange
Around 3,500 young people from different countries and cultures are currently studying at RWU. This international diversity enriches campus life, as do the numerous collaborations with partner universities on all continents. They provide students with valuable opportunities for semesters abroad, international projects and intercultural experiences that have an impact far beyond their studies.
Individual development and future prospects
Studying at RWU means more than just acquiring specialist knowledge. It is a time of personal development in which talents are recognized and promoted, in which students grow into responsible specialists and leaders. RWU sees itself as a place of learning, exchange and inspiration - a place where the future begins.
Organizational chart
The organizational chart shows the internal structure of our university. You can find more detailed information on the individual organizational units (also known as "institutions") by following the link under "Further content".
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- RWU Organigramm
Further information
History
1964-1982
October 1964
Opening of the State Engineering School (SIS) in Ravensburg and start of teaching with two departments: Mechanical Engineering and Physical Engineering.
October 1971
Transfer of the state engineering schools to universities of applied sciences and introduction of the rectorate constitution.
March 1973
First elected Rector: Professor Dr. Karl Dieter, Vice-Rector: Professor Dr. Wolfgang Brauch.
November 1971
The state government decides to relocate Ravensburg University of Applied Sciences to Weingarten.
October 1982
Studies begin in the main building in Doggenriedstraße in Weingarten with around 870 students.
1983-2007
Winter semester 1989/1990
25 years Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences
July 1999
1st issue of the university magazine "Konzepte"
November 2004
The University of Applied Sciences celebrates its 40th birthday. The highlight of the events in the anniversary year is the alumni festival on November 27, 2004.
January 2005
Henning Rudewig replaces Peter Holländer as Administrative Director.
Spring 2005
The "Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences" is now called "Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences".
Winter semester 2005/2006
The university now only offers Bachelor's and Master's degree courses.
2008-2013
September 2008
The new Rector, Professor Dr. Thomas Spägele, takes office. Professor Dr. Franz Brümmer and Professor Dr. Michael Pfeffer are appointed Vice-Rectors.
August 2009
The Formula Student Team's first racing car is ready.
February 2012
The universities of Aalen, Esslingen, Heilbronn, Mannheim, Ravensburg-Weingarten, Reutlingen and Stuttgart Media University form a network within the Hochschulföderation SüdWest (HfSW).
December 2012
The Chancellor of Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences, Henning Rudewig, was confirmed in office for a further eight years.
July 2013
The Rector of Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences, Professor Dr. Thomas Spägele, takes up his second eight-year term of office.
2014-2016
March 2015
Since March 15, 2015, Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences has been certified with the "family-friendly university audit", thereby increasing its attractiveness as a place to study, work and research.
December 2015
New campus app: students can use the campus app on their smartphone to find out about their lecture plans, grades or the canteen schedule.
February 2016
The "International Conference on Optics-photonics Design and Fabrication" (ODF) takes place for the first time in Western Europe from February 29 to March 2, 2016. Around 170 optics experts from all over the world are guests at Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences.
December 2016
Twelve students from Israel's Technion University in Haifa are visiting the university in Weingarten for a project week. German and Israeli students are working together across national borders in the "Formula ATID" project.
2017
January 2017
At its meeting on 26 January 2017, the Senate of Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences elected Professor Dr. Zerrin Harth to the position of Vice-Rector. The newly tailored area of responsibility includes the topics of diversity, continuing education and student life.
March 2017
In the Wirtschaftswoche ranking, Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences takes ninth place in Business Informatics - a top result considering that this is a nationwide survey.
April 2017
Another milestone for a forward-looking university: the groundbreaking ceremony for the new e-mobility laboratory takes place on April 28.
May 2017
Minister of Science Theresia Bauer is a guest at Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences on "Teaching Day".
2018
March 2018
The Higher Education Federation SouthWest (HfSW) is opening a contact office in Pune, India. In future, the branch office will serve as a contact point for Indian applicants as well as intensify networking between the universities and the local universities and companies.
May 2018
The Formula Student Team Weingarten celebrates its tenth anniversary and has built two racing cars for the first time to mark the occasion. The Combustion vehicle "Stinger18c" and the Driverless vehicle "Stinger18d" were ceremoniously unveiled in front of over 200 guests.
June 2018
Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences, the Fraunhofer Institute for Technological Trend Analysis INT, the city of Ravensburg and the district of Ravensburg decide to cooperate with a focus on technological trend research. The Fraunhofer contact office opens in the kup start-up center in Ravensburg.
October 2018
As part of the event series "Start Up Stories - Are you still studying or have you already founded?", Baden-Württemberg's Minister of Science, Research and the Arts Theresia Bauer visits the university in Weingarten.
2019
March 2019
Almost 3,600 students are enrolled at the University of Applied Sciences in Weingarten
June 2019
A comprehensive relaunch project was launched to shape the university's future sustainability. A new corporate design is intended to sharpen the approach to the various target groups, increase awareness of the university in a relevant way and create an independent and modern image.
One major change is the change in communication to the English name of the university: Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences - "RWU" for short. The new logo is a word and figurative mark consisting of the abbreviation RWU and a lion. The lion is derived directly from the coat of arms of the city of Weingarten and combines tradition and regional ties with strength and self-confidence. This visually translates the university's identity.