Introduction

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences is a private university of applied sciences located in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is committed to providing students with high-quality education that is in line with the actual needs of the economy and cultivating professionals in the fields of management, engineering science, psychology, business psychology, business law, technology, and healthcare technology.

Overview

Student size: In January 2023, the school had approximately 4,800 students enrolled in 49 study programs, including approximately 650 students studying on campus and approximately 3,850 students participating in distance learning.

Course settings: Nearly 50 study programs covering multiple fields such as management, engineering, psychology, business, and healthcare technology are offered, including undergraduate and master's programs such as general management, digitalization and automation, industrial engineering, user experience management and design, etc.

History and establishment time

The school was recognized by the Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony in 1995. It is the oldest private and state-recognized university in Lower Saxony. It was institutionally accredited by the Central Evaluation and Accreditation Agency (ZEvA) in 2007 and in 2018 At the end of the year, it obtained institutional re-accreditation from the German Council of Science and Humanities.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: The school's teaching team not only has profound academic attainments, but also has rich practical experience. They can provide students with teaching guidance that combines theory and practice, helping students to better apply what they have learned to practical work.

Teaching Resources: The school is equipped with modern teaching facilities and advanced laboratories, providing students with a good learning and practice environment. In addition, the school has established close ties with more than 500 partner companies, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities.

Institutional Nature

Private University of Applied Sciences.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on practice-oriented, emphasizing the cultivation of students' practical operation ability and problem-solving ability through the accumulation of practical experience, so that students can better adapt to future career development needs.

Emphasis on internationalization, cultivating students' international vision and cross-cultural communication ability, and laying the foundation for students' future development on the international stage.

Committed to cultivating students' innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging students to dare to try new ideas and methods, and create more value for society.

Key laboratories and schools Key disciplines: Management, engineering science, psychology, business psychology, business law, technology, and healthcare technology are the key disciplines of the school. These disciplines have achieved remarkable results in teaching and research, providing students with high-quality educational resources and learning experience. Key laboratories: No officially recognized key laboratories were found in the school, but the school is equipped with professional practice sites and teaching facilities in related disciplines to support teaching and scientific research activities. Faculty Faculty is not clearly divided, but according to its professional settings, it can be roughly classified into the Department of Management, the Department of Engineering, the Department of Psychology, etc., to meet the teaching and research needs of different majors. Ranking

According to Edurank 2023, the school ranks 8318th in the world, 1945th in Europe, and 288th in Germany; according to Unirank 2022, the school ranks 256th in Germany and 4709th in the world.

Expenses

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary for different majors, such as 8,400 euros for both master's and undergraduate courses in general management, 8,400 euros for undergraduate courses in psychology, and about 10,800 US dollars per year for master's courses in industrial engineering.

Other expenses: Living expenses in Germany are about 850 euros per month, and students studying for a management degree in Göttingen have a monthly living cost of about 750 euros.

Campus

Campus location: The school has campuses in Göttingen, Stade and Berlin, and 24 distance education learning centers in Germany, Austria and Spain.

Campus facilities: The Göttingen campus is close to the city center, the central railway station and the library of the State University of Lower Saxony, with convenient transportation and rich resources The campus is equipped with facilities such as the administrative center, providing students with convenient learning and living conditions.