In 2009, the following leading universities of applied sciences in the field of Engineering Sciences founded the “German Alliance of Applied Sciences” (HAWtech):

Aachen University of Applied Sciences
Berlin University of Applied Sciences
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Dresden University of Applied Sciences
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

Each of the member universities has a distinct technical focus and enjoys an excellent reputation in its specific field. Though situated in different parts of Germany, a common characteristic is their respective location in an economically strong region providing a high quality of live.

The total number of enrolled students adds up to approximately 60.000.