HFU - the most popular university in Baden-Württemberg!
We're very proud − External link opens in a new window:Studycheck voted us the most popular university of applied sciences in Baden-Württemberg in 2024! Perhaps our students' assessment will also help you choose a university? We would be delighted!
The transition from school to university is a big step. Our university supports students on this path through introductory events, mentoring programmes and social activities. We promote a lively campus community that makes it easy for first-year students to make new contacts and quickly feel at home.
We attach great importance to personal support. Small seminar groups, an open culture and easily accessible lecturers create an environment in which students receive both an academic education and individual support. Our team of advisors and tutors is on hand to help with challenges such as exam stress or organising your studies. No one is left alone with their questions.
Where are we? Surrounded by nature!
Furtwangen University is located in Baden-Württemberg in the south of Germany. In the middle of the External link opens in a new window:Black Forest. The larger cities in the region − Freiburg, Strasbourg and Zurich − are all within easy reach. Baden-Württemberg is characterised as one of the most agile technology regions in Europe. Global market leaders such as Porsche, Daimler, Bosch, Siemens and SAP are at home here − and the university maintains good contacts with all of them.
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Who are we? Practical, approachable, cosmopolitan!
Furtwangen University is a state university of applied sciences. We have around 5,000 students at our campuses in Furtwangen, Schwenningen and Tuttlingen, and the Freiburg Study Center.
We are characterised by a high level of internationality, Internal link opens in the same window:degree programmes geared towards the current workplace, an extraordinary high level of research activities as well as offering great facilities.
What makes us special is our family atmosphere − here, students are not just a matriculation number. Here, the professors know you by name, are always available and provide high quality teaching. In addition, we provide you with the best connections to industry right from the start − and all this in the natural paradise of the Black Forest.
What do we have to offer? The best career opportunities!
Over 170 professors and other teaching staff ensure that the quality of teaching at HFU is always top. Time and again, rankings confirm that Furtwangen University is above average in the areas of teaching, internationalisation, research and preparation for professional life.
Our students benefit from the small groups in class, the personal contact with lecturers, as well as the ideal learning environment − such as a library that has been awarded top marks several times and state-of-the-art laboratories. As an elite sport partner university, we make it easy for competitive athletes to combine top sporting performance with studying.
We offer over 50 degree programmes in the following areas:
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Workplace relevance
A major advantage HFU has is its strong practical orientation. In addition to academic expertise, lecturers also contribute valuable know-how from the world of work. The research is strongly application-oriented, which provides students with an ideal environment to get to know exciting professional fields directly.
Close cooperation with industry and regional companies offers students a wide range of opportunities to gain new experience and develop career prospects through internships and projects.
Applied research
HFU is characterised by a strong research orientation and promotes cooperation between students, research facilities and institutes in all subject areas. Through local and international partnerships, students gain access to current projects and work on innovative solutions.
HFU strongly promotes such activities and the resulting publications, thus enabling students and companies to actively participate in research and its results. With its practice-oriented research, modern laboratories and comprehensive resources, HFU offers ideal conditions for successful studies.
International, Global
Studying internationally is normal at HFU. Whether they are “outgoings” who want to spend a semester abroad or “incomings” from around the world who want to spend a semester with us or complete their degree here − we love our diverse community.
Our strong international orientation is reflected in the increasing number of degree programmes taught entirely in English, which we offer alongside programmes taught in German.
HFU's strong international focus offers students numerous benefits. Graduates broaden their understanding of global issues and intercultural differences, which improves their problem-solving skills. Exposure to international peers and professionals helps students build a valuable network for their careers.
Students from around 100 countries are currently enrolled at HFU. We encourage our students to spend a study or internship semester abroad. Our network of more than 150 partner universities around the world makes this exchange much easier. All our degrees are internationally recognised and our accreditation certifies our excellent standards throughout the university.
Career perspectives - secure future after graduation
Many people may ask themselves − is studying at a university of applied sciences (HAW) recognised in the same way as at a university? The answer is a resounding yes. Our degrees are state-accredited, practice-oriented and highly valued, particularly in the business world. Thanks to the close integration of theory and practice, graduates of our university are ideally prepared for starting a career and enjoy excellent opportunities on the job market. Our degree programmes are specifically designed to provide sought-after skills and offer access to exciting industries and employers.
Close cooperation with industry enables students to establish contacts with potential employers at an early stage and offers the best job prospects in higher salary brackets.
For those wishing to delve deeper into scientific research, the practical research experience lays a solid foundation for a PhD or work at research institutes.
Excellent study conditions in a safe, scenic environment are available at HFU. And a degree “Made in Germany” from a prestigious university steeped in tradition sets the best course for the future.
Learning for life
At HFU, you not only acquire specialist knowledge, but also “learn for life”. The campus offers an ideal environment for making friendships that often last a lifetime. Through group work, projects and social activities, students develop important soft skills such as teamwork, communication and time management, which are extremely useful in the professional world as well as in everyday life.
In addition, personal development workshops and seminars promote self-organisation and problem-solving skills. As so-called 21st century skills, they are crucial to successfully mastering challenges in professional life and beyond.