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West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau

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world rank  2659

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Overview

Founded in 1897, the Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Zwickau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saxony. This institution also has branch campuses in Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen. Officially recognized by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry of Science and Culture), Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WHZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Control Typepublic

Entity

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

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Name West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau
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Campus Location

Address Dr.-Friedrichs-Ring 2A
Zwickau
08056 Saxony
Germany
West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau Phone Number +49 (375) 5360
West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau Fax Number +49 (375) 536 1127
Other locations Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen

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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 West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau'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 West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau'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 represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau'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 West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau.

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau: 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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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's admission information.

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's acceptance rate range is not reported.


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Admission Office Admission Office



(375) 536 1060


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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau.

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Control Type Control Type

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau is a public higher education institution.


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Entity Type Entity Type

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau is a non-profit higher education institution.


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Library University Library

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West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Housing University Housing

Not reported


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's main services:


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Divisions

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 Divisions

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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