Introduction

Coburg University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences located in Coburg, northern Bavaria, Germany. It offers practice-oriented undergraduate and master's programs, covering engineering, business management, social work and other fields, and is committed to cultivating professionals with practical ability and innovative spirit.

Overview

Student size: more than 5,000 students.

Faculty: about 100 academic staff, the faculty not only has a solid academic background, but also has rich practical experience, and can provide students with a combination of theory and practice.

History and establishment time

The school originated from the technical training school established by architect Friedrich Streib in 1814 and was re-established in 1971.

School strength

Course setting: There are 24 undergraduate and 17 master's degree programs, covering many majors in six departments including applied sciences, business and economics, design, electrical engineering and computer science, mechanical engineering and automotive technology, social work and health. Courses include part-time "Business Administration", "Insurance", "Clinical and Social Work", etc., as well as the interdisciplinary master's program "Future Design". Almost all undergraduate courses offer a dual learning model, so that students can gain in-depth practical experience.

Teaching model: The combination of practical teaching and theoretical teaching is adopted. Through cooperation with enterprises, social organizations, etc., students are provided with opportunities such as internships and practical projects, so that students can learn and apply knowledge in practice and improve their ability to solve practical problems. In addition, the school also pays attention to international exchanges and cooperation, providing students with opportunities to exchange and study abroad to broaden their international vision.

Research results: Certain results have been achieved in applied research. The school's research projects are mainly concentrated in the fields of engineering technology, business management, social sciences, etc., and they work closely with enterprises and social institutions to contribute to regional economic and social development.

Institutional nature

Public University of Applied Sciences.

Educational philosophy

Focus on practical application, emphasize the cultivation of students' practical ability and ability to solve practical problems, so that students can quickly adapt to the needs of jobs after graduation. At the same time, we also attach importance to the cultivation of students' innovative thinking and international vision, encourage students to continuously explore and innovate in learning and practice, and improve students' comprehensive quality and competitiveness.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, business administration, social work and other disciplines are the school's key disciplines, which have a high level and influence in teaching and research.

Key laboratories: No clearly named key laboratories were found in the school, but the school has some advanced teaching and research facilities, such as computer laboratories, engineering laboratories, design studios, etc., which provide good conditions for students and teachers' teaching and research.

Faculty

The school has six faculties, namely the Faculty of Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Faculty of Design, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Technology, and the Faculty of Social Work and Health.

Ranking

Ranked 3278th in the global ranking in 2024 and 134th in Germany. There are also corresponding rankings in different subject areas, such as liberal arts and social sciences ranked 154th in Germany and 4388th in the world; engineering ranked 130th in Germany and 4412th in the world; biology ranked 142nd in Germany and 5280th in the world; computer science ranked 138th in Germany and 4456th in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees for some master's programs such as autonomous driving engineering are 0 euros, while tuition fees for programs such as MBA in financial management are about 52,700 Indian rupees/year, and there are differences in tuition fees for different courses.

Other expenses: Students also need to pay other expenses such as accommodation, living expenses, textbooks, etc. The specific expenses vary depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Coburg, Germany, the city has a population of about 40,842. The city is small in size, but has a profound historical and cultural heritage, providing students with a quiet and comfortable learning and living environment.

Teaching facilities: The campus is distributed in three locations, where design courses are conducted in the historic Hofbrauhaus, and teaching facilities for other disciplines are located in the Friedrich-Streib-Straße campus. The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities such as computer rooms, laboratories, libraries, design studios, etc., providing good conditions for students' study and research.