Welcome to HFU
Our success story began 175 years ago, here in the heart of the Black Forest. From the first state clockmaking school to a forward-thinking university of applied sciences, our journey has been shaped by a pioneering spirit, partnership and inventiveness. At Furtwangen University, we offer exceptional teaching and outstanding research in close cooperation with strong industry partners.
We stand for the best of times – since 1850.
Study surrounded by nature
Located in the heart of the Black Forest, Furtwangen University offers a unique combination of pure nature and promising opportunities. Surrounded by forests, lakes, and mountains, students find a productive environment for learning and numerous opportunities for sports, leisure, and recreation in the surrounding countryside. At the same time, they benefit from the proximity to regional companies — from traditional small and medium-sized businesses to innovative high-tech “hidden champions.” Fair rents, a healthy environment, and strong regional roots make studying with us particularly attractive.
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We're proud of our 97% recommendation rate
Highly recommended
I completed the “Study Plus” programme at Furtwangen University. This combines a degree in mechanical engineering with a two-year apprenticeship as an industrial mechanic at a partner company. In just four and a half years, you can earn two recognised degrees.
Tim (Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics BSc)
A great study programme for academic skills
During the three semesters, you essentially complete a crash course in health science work. I developed enormously and found most of the topics very interesting. It was an exciting and informative time that I would recommend to anyone (...)
Paulina (Applied Health Promotion MSc)
A degree programme with endless career possibilities
A good degree programme — particularly suitable if you are not yet sure what you want to do later on. The practical semester offers the opportunity to gain initial insights into professional life, and the semester abroad is an additional highlight.
Luis (International Engineering BSc)
A degree programme with a future, well-founded and practical
Overall, I really like my physiotherapy degree programme. The content is quite broad, ranging from anatomy, physiology, and pathology to more practical subjects such as kinesiology, training science, and manual techniques. I find this mix particularly helpful (...)
Svenja (Physiotherapy BSc)
Interdisciplinary and student-friendly degree programme
Although the Online Media degree programme is challenging at the beginning, with a total of five exams in the first semester, the content is very diverse and has something to offer anyone who is interested in technical, economic, and/or artistic topics.
Richard (Online Media BSc)
It's fun!
The course content is very compact, but it covers all the most important information. It is also very practical, and the lecturers make a real effort to present the content in an understandable way. Access to online lessons could be slightly better, but this is improving all the time.
Lara (International Business BA)
Nice degree programme in a village setting
The programme is enjoyable and covers a wide range of subjects. The foundation course includes a lot of math, courses related to starting a business, and the basics in areas such as video technology, audio technology, programming, and design.
Lukas (Computer Science in Media BSc)
Practical, international and well-supervised
The content is practical and varied, even if not every topic is covered in great depth due to the wide range of subjects covered. The lecturers are highly skilled, have industry experience, and create a personal learning atmosphere through small groups.
Luca (Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics BSc)
Excellent study programme
The lecturers are very helpful and, above all, interested in teaching the material well (...) What I particularly appreciate about HFU is that there is a Learning Center (...) so that if something is not understood, you can work on it at your own pace.
Marie (Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics BSc)
Very positive experience
Most of the lecturers are really friendly and helpful. Because there aren't many students, the lecturers can really focus on us and help us. It's very informal and the facilities are really good, especially in my department.
Angelina (Medical Engineering - Clinical Technologies BSc)
Surprisingly multi-faceted and enjoyable
Studying business administration at a local university doesn't sound like much at first. But in fact, both the university and the subject are surprising and impressive. Modern facilities in a pleasant atmosphere, friendly and professional professors, lots of leisure activities (...)
Joshua (Business Management and Psychology BA)
Lots of practice and great content
The programme is very practical, with many courses consisting of projects (both in groups and individually). The courses cover a wide range of topics, and the elective courses in the main study period are very interesting and diverse! (...) The university staff are very friendly.
Gaia (Media Design BA)
HFU gave us the skills, courage, and freedom to found VIRTUAPIXEL.
