A detailed introduction of Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences:

Introduction

Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences is a university of higher learning located in Alanus, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, focusing on art and sociology. The school's characteristic is to teach by referring to the research of art and science in order to cultivate professionals with innovative thinking and social responsibility.

Overview

Student size: about 1,536 students.

Teaching staff: 200 academic staff.

History and establishment time

Founded in 1973, its predecessor was an independent private art college, mainly focusing on advanced art courses. In 2002, it was officially authorized by the State Government's Ministry of Education as a national standard. In 2003, it began to provide certified art degrees, and in 2006, other degree courses were opened. In 2010, In 2017, the school was awarded the institutional certification and doctoral degree awarding rights by the German Council of Science and Humanities.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: The courses include undergraduate, master and doctoral degree courses, covering a variety of fields such as art, design, education, psychology, business administration, etc., focusing on the combination of theory and practice, and providing students with practical opportunities through cooperative projects with enterprises and social institutions to help students apply what they have learned to actual work.

Scientific research strength: The school has carried out extensive research activities in the fields of art, social sciences, etc., and has established cooperative relations with many domestic and foreign universities and research institutions, actively promoting academic exchanges and cooperation. The school also has a number of research centers and institutes, such as the Art Education Research Center and the Social Innovation Institute, which provide teachers and students with a good scientific research platform.

International cooperation: It has established cooperative relations with many universities around the world, and carried out student exchange programs, teacher exchange programs and cooperative research projects, etc., providing students with broad international exchange and learning opportunities, and cultivating students' international vision and cross-cultural communication capabilities.

Institutional nature

The school is a nationally certified private university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on the integration of art and science, focusing on cultivating students' creativity, critical thinking and social responsibility, through interdisciplinary teaching methods and practical projects, guiding students to explore the connection between different fields, cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and ability to solve complex problems, and is committed to cultivating art and social science professionals with innovative spirit and practical ability for society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: art education, convalescent education, children's education, art - pedagogy - therapy, art therapy - The majors of social arts, performing arts, philosophical arts and social design enjoy a high reputation in the world, and the architecture major ranks relatively high in Germany.

Key laboratories: No clearly named key laboratories were found in the school, but the school is equipped with corresponding practical teaching facilities and studios in the fields of art, education and other disciplines to meet students' practical needs and scientific research exploration.

Department settings

The school has the Department of Architecture, the Department of Art Therapy and Therapeutic Sciences, the Department of Business Administration, the Department of Drama, the Department of Educational Sciences, the Department of Rhythmic Dance and Performing Arts, the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Visual Arts, etc.

Ranking

According to the ranking information of edurank.org, the school ranks 7580th among 14,131 universities in the world, 1684th among 2785 universities in Europe, 235th among 369 universities in Germany, and 39th among 64 universities in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Expenses

The monthly tuition fee for local students is about 260 Starting from EUR, the specific fee varies depending on the course.

Campus

Campus environment: The main campus is located in Alft, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The campus environment is beautiful, the architectural style is unique, and it is full of artistic atmosphere, providing students with a good learning and creative environment.

Campus facilities: The school is equipped with modern teaching facilities and art studios, such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, concert halls, theaters, galleries, etc., to meet the students' learning and practice needs. At the same time, the school also has student dormitories, restaurants, cafes and other living facilities to provide students with convenient living conditions.