Introduction

The University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg (HFR) is a public higher education institution in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, focusing on applied forest sciences. It is committed to cultivating applied talents with professional knowledge and practical ability in forestry, wood industry, nature and environmental protection, landscape planning and water resources management.

Overview

Student size: The school is small, with about 500-999 students, and international students can apply for admission.

Course settings: Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degree programs are offered, covering multiple disciplines such as arts and humanities, business and social sciences, medicine and health, science and technology, including forestry, sustainable regional management, renewable energy and other majors.

History and establishment time

The school was formerly a forestry school established in Rottenburg by Baden-Württemberg in 1954. It was transformed into a forestry vocational school in the 1970s and finally became a university of applied sciences in 1979.

School strength

Faculty: It has 26 Although the number of academic staff is relatively small, they are able to provide professional teaching and guidance to students.

Research strength: According to the data of Nature Index, the school's overall research output share was 0.03 from December 1, 2022 to November 30, 2023, and it has certain research results in disciplines such as biological sciences and earth and environmental sciences.

International cooperation: Actively carry out international cooperation, with international cooperation institutions accounting for 54.9%, and 18 It has cooperative relations with international organizations, providing students with opportunities for international exchanges and cooperation.

Nature of the institution

A public non-profit higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Based on the principle of sustainable development, it focuses on practice orientation and emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork. The course content is set around the demand for professional talents in the labor market, aiming to cultivate students' knowledge and skills for responsible and sustainable use of natural resources, laying the foundation for students' future career development and sustainable development of society.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No specifically named key laboratories were found in the school, but from the perspective of its discipline research and practice, it should be equipped with professional laboratories and practice sites in forestry and related fields to support teaching and scientific research activities, such as research and practical teaching facilities for the material and energy utilization of forest biomass.

Key disciplines: Forestry, nature and environmental protection, landscape planning, water resources management and renewable energy are the key disciplines of the school. These disciplines are closely centered on the school's applied forest science characteristics and are consistent with the local and global ecological environment and resource management needs.

Department

The school has not clearly divided the traditional departments, but from the perspective of disciplines, they can be roughly divided into the following categories:

Department of Forestry and Natural Resources: Covers related majors such as forestry science, mainly studying the cultivation, management and protection of forest resources.

Department of Environment and Planning: Includes majors such as nature and environmental protection, landscape planning, and water resources management, focusing on the sustainable development of the ecological environment and the rational planning and utilization of resources.

Department of Renewable Energy: Focuses on the development and utilization of renewable energy, such as biomass energy, combined with the effective utilization of forestry resources to explore sustainable energy solutions.

Ranking

According to 4icu.org, the university ranks 220th in Germany and 3618th in the world.

Fees

For EU citizens, most courses are free; for non-EU citizens, some courses can cost up to 1500 euros per semester. Students also need to pay registration fees, textbook fees, living expenses and other fees, the specific amount varies depending on individual circumstances.

Campus

Main campus: Schaden Weilerhof in Rothenburg, about two kilometers south of Rothenburg am Neckar, close to the Lammert Forest. The beautiful natural environment around the campus provides students with a good learning and research atmosphere, enabling them to better contact and understand the forest ecosystem.

Tübingen Campus: In addition to the main campus, the university has a branch campus in Tübingen, which further expands the space for teaching and research, provides more convenient learning conditions for students from different regions, and promotes cooperation and exchanges between the school and local relevant institutions and enterprises.