Introduction

Fulda University of Applied Sciences is a public applied technology university in Hesse, Germany. It is famous for its wide range of disciplines, high teaching quality, emphasis on practice and interdisciplinary research, and has strong strength in professional fields such as electrical engineering and computer science.

Overview

Student size: There are currently about 9,000 students on campus, including about 1,500 international students.

Course settings: More than 60 bachelor's and master's degree courses are offered, covering applied information, electrical engineering and information engineering, health sciences, food engineering, ecological nutrition, social and cultural sciences, social welfare, economy and other fields.

History and establishment time

Fulda University of Applied Sciences was established in 1974. Its predecessor was part of the Giessen University of Applied Sciences established in 1971. In 2006, it was renamed to its current name due to the reorganization of German and European higher education under the Bologna process.

School strength

Faculty: It has more than 160 professors and about 850 Employees, who are experienced in teaching and scientific research, provide high-quality teaching and guidance for students.

Teaching quality: Focus on the combination of practice and theory, adopt a variety of teaching methods, such as project teaching, internships, practical courses, etc., to cultivate students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability, so that students can better adapt to future career needs.

Scientific research level: As a research-intensive university, it has independent doctoral degree awarding qualifications, conducts cutting-edge research in multiple disciplines, maintains close cooperation with enterprises and social institutions, and promotes the transformation and application of scientific research results.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on demand-oriented, focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and interdisciplinary literacy, so that the skills acquired by students are highly relevant to their future careers, while also paying attention to the development of students' personality and the improvement of their comprehensive quality, and cultivating professionals with innovative spirit and social responsibility.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: According to the university rankings conducted by the German University Development Research Center, the school's electrical engineering and computer science majors rank first among the universities of applied technology in Hesse. In addition, disciplines such as health science, food engineering, ecological nutrition, and social and cultural science also have certain advantages and characteristics.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of advanced laboratories and research centers, such as computer laboratories, which provide students and scientific researchers with good experimental conditions and research environment.

Department

The school currently has 8 colleges, as follows:

School of Applied Information: Focuses on teaching and research in related fields such as computer science and information technology, and cultivates students' professional capabilities in software development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, etc.

School of Electrical Engineering and Information Engineering: Covers professional directions such as electrical engineering, electronic engineering, automation technology, and communication engineering, providing students with opportunities for in-depth study and research in the electrical and electronic fields.

School of Health Sciences: It has majors such as nursing, medical technology, and rehabilitation therapy, and is committed to cultivating professional talents in the field of health care and providing high-quality health services to the society.

School of Food Engineering: Mainly involves majors such as food science and engineering, food processing technology, and food quality and safety, and cultivates students' professional skills and innovation capabilities in the food industry.

School of Ecological Nutrition: Focuses on the relationship between ecological environment and human nutrition, and offers professional courses such as nutrition, ecology, and environmental science to cultivate students' comprehensive literacy in ecological protection and nutritional health.

School of Social and Cultural Sciences: Including disciplines such as sociology, culture, psychology, and education, it aims to cultivate students' understanding and analysis of social and cultural phenomena, and cultivate talents for research and practice in the field of social sciences.

School of Social Welfare: Focuses on professional directions such as social welfare policy, social work, and social security, cultivates students' professional knowledge and practical skills in the field of social welfare, and contributes to improving social welfare conditions.

School of Economics: Covering majors such as economics, business administration, marketing, and financial management, cultivates students' professional literacy and decision-making ability in the field of economic management, and provides talent support for corporate and social and economic development.

Ranking

Among the universities of applied sciences in Hesse, the electrical engineering and computer science major of Fulda University of Applied Sciences ranks first, and the school ranks 91st in the overall ranking.

Fees

German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but students are required to pay a certain registration fee of about several hundred euros per semester. The specific amount may vary depending on the major and semester.

Campus

Campus location: Located in Fulda, Hesse, the fifth largest federal state in Germany, in central Germany, with convenient transportation.

Teaching facilities: The campus has modern teaching facilities, including laboratories with advanced equipment, spacious and bright classrooms, and a library with rich collections, which provide good conditions for students' study and research.

Living facilities: The school has several canteens and cafes to provide students with convenient living services. In addition, the campus environment is beautiful and the roads are wide, providing students with a comfortable learning and living environment.