Introduction

The University of Applied Sciences Wedel is a private, non-profit university of applied sciences located in Wedel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, near Hamburg. The school focuses on education in the fields of computer science, technology and economics, and is committed to providing students with practice-oriented, high-quality education.

Overview

Student size: The school is relatively small, with about 1,350 students, which allows students to have a more personalized learning experience and closer cooperation with professors.

Course settings: 11 bachelor's and 6 master's degree programs are offered, covering a variety of professional fields such as computer science, information technology, engineering, business management, e-commerce, data science and artificial intelligence.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1969. Its predecessor was the Wedel Physical and Technical School. In 2010, the school was transformed into a university of applied sciences, laying the foundation for university-level education. It has continued to develop over the years and added many new courses and projects.

School Strength

Faculty: Although the specific data such as the teacher-student ratio is not clear, judging from its focus on practical teaching and close cooperation with enterprises, teachers not only have a solid academic background, but also have rich practical experience, and can guide students to apply theoretical knowledge to actual projects. At the same time, corporate representatives will also participate in teaching and impart practical experience to students through lectures and projects.

Scientific research strength: It has carried out certain scientific research work in the fields of computer science and engineering. According to Edurank ranking data, the school has 370 academic publications and 3,820 citations in research output in the 2023 ranking, and has achieved results in multiple research topics, such as philosophy, political science, surgery, anesthesiology, etc.

International Exchange: It is a member of the Erasmus + program, actively carries out international cooperation and exchanges, and cooperates with about 30 partner universities around the world to provide students with the opportunity to study abroad for one to two semesters. In addition, the school also offers multiple English-taught programs, attracting students from all over the world, about 15% of the students are international students.

Institutional Nature

Private non-profit university.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on practical training, emphasize the close integration of theory and practice, require all students to complete internships during their studies, and gain practical work experience and learn from professionals through internships. At the same time, the school has established close cooperative relations with leading companies in Germany and around the world. Students have the opportunity to participate in actual projects, learn from industry experts, and cultivate the ability to solve practical problems and professional qualities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Computer science, technology and economics are the key disciplines of the school. In these disciplines, many professional courses are offered, such as computer engineering, business informatics, data science and artificial intelligence, e-commerce, etc. Some of these professional courses have certain characteristics and advantages in teaching and scientific research.

Key laboratories: There is no explicit mention of key laboratories with specific names, but from the perspective of its discipline settings and practical teaching requirements, the school should be equipped with professional laboratories related to computer science, engineering, etc. to meet the students' practical teaching and scientific research needs.

Faculty

The school does not clearly divide the faculties, but from the perspective of professional settings, it is mainly concentrated in related fields such as computer science and technology, economics and management. For example, computer engineering, business informatics, business administration, e-commerce and other majors belong to different subject categories.

Ranking

According to the ranking data in 2024, the school ranks 182nd in Germany and 3126th in the world; in the 2023 Edurank ranking, the school ranks 5267th in the world, 1300th in Europe, 169th in Germany, and 5th in Schleswig-Holstein.

Expenses

Tuition fees: The specific tuition fee standard is not clear, but as a private university, the school has relatively high tuition fees. However, the school will also cooperate with some companies to provide scholarships for outstanding students.

Other expenses: The cost of student dormitories is about 210 euros per month.

Campus

Location: The campus is located in Wedel, which has a population of 10,000-49,999. Located in the western suburbs of Hamburg, it has a beautiful surrounding environment and convenient transportation. It is close to the big city of Hamburg and has its own unique urban charm and cultural heritage.

Campus facilities: The campus has academic facilities such as libraries, providing students with a good place to study and research. It also provides services such as studying abroad and exchange programs to meet the different needs of students.