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HFU University at hs-furtwangen.de

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world rank  1342

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Overview

Established in 1971, the Hochuschule Furtwangen (Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Furtwangen im Schwarzwald (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. This institution also has a branch campus in Tuttlingen and Villingen-Schwenningen. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Hochuschule Furtwangen (HFU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Hochuschule Furtwangen (HFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hochuschule Furtwangen' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

Name
Name (English) Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences
Acronym HFU
Founded 1971 Origins date back to 1850 as Archduke of Baden's Clockmaker School
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Campus Location

Address Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1
Furtwangen im Schwarzwald
78120 Baden-Wurttemberg
Germany
Hochuschule Furtwangen Phone Number +49 (7723) 9200
Hochuschule Furtwangen Fax Number +49 (7723) 920 1109
Other locations Tuttlingen and Villingen-Schwenningen

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Hochuschule Furtwangen's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hochuschule Furtwangen's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Hochuschule Furtwangen's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Hochuschule Furtwangen.

Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Hochuschule Furtwangen's admission information.

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Hochuschule Furtwangen's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Admission Office Admission Office

Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1
Furtwangen 78120
(7723) 2270


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university or assessing its value. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Hochuschule Furtwangen.

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Hochuschule Furtwangen has an enrollment range of 5,000-5,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Control Type Control Type

Hochuschule Furtwangen is a public higher education institution.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Entity Type Entity Type

Hochuschule Furtwangen is a non-profit higher education institution.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Hochuschule Furtwangen does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Hochuschule Furtwangen's main facilities:


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Hochuschule Furtwangen's Library


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Hochuschule Furtwangen's main services:


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hochuschule Furtwangen is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hochuschule Furtwangen's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Insitute (ACQUIN)
  • Accreditation Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering, Informatics/Computer Science, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASIIN)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hochuschule Furtwangen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Organization of Lake Constance Universities (IBH)
  • Trinational Metropolitan Upper Rhine Region (TMO)
  • GATE-Germany
  • Skills Alliance in the Winner Region

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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