Detailed introduction of the University of Hohenheim:

Introduction

The University of Hohenheim is located in the southern suburbs of Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is a top agricultural science university in Europe and a member of the European Life Sciences Foundation (ELLS).

Overview

Students and Faculty: In 2024, the school has a total of approximately 9,759 students, including 1,282 international students, accounting for approximately 13%. The school's faculty includes 941 academic staff and 1,100 administrative staff.

Subjects: The school focuses on the fields of agricultural science, natural science, economics and social science, offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs, covering a wide range of majors such as agricultural biology, agricultural economics, food science and biotechnology, economics, communication science, etc.

History and establishment time

The origins of the University of Hohenheim can be traced back to 1818, when King William I of Württemberg founded an agricultural college in Hohenheim on November 20, aiming to improve the overall nutritional status of the kingdom through teaching, experiments and demonstrations, with only 18 students and 3 professors at the time. In 1847, the institution was promoted to the College of Agriculture and Forestry, and in 1904 it was renamed the National Agricultural College. In 1918, it was granted the right to confer doctoral degrees and in 1919, it was granted the right to confer professorships. In 1964, the school established the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and the Faculty of Natural Sciences. In 1967, it was officially renamed the University of Hohenheim. In 1968, the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences was established.

School Strength

Teaching Strength: The school's teaching is research-oriented and has won the Ars Legendi Award for its outstanding teaching. Its teaching level in the fields of agricultural science, natural science and economics has been widely recognized, and the students trained have outstanding performance in related industries and academia.

Scientific Research Strength: The University of Hohenheim has conducted in-depth research in the fields of agriculture, nutrition, health, environmental protection and economics, and has achieved fruitful results. Many of the school's research projects are interdisciplinary in nature, solving complex real-world problems through cooperation between different disciplines, such as research in the field of bioeconomy, combining agricultural science, natural science and economics to explore new models of sustainable development.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

The University of Hohenheim focuses on cultivating students' interdisciplinary thinking and practical ability, and emphasizes combining theoretical knowledge with practical application to cope with complex and changing social challenges. The school encourages students to actively participate in scientific research projects and social practice, improve their comprehensive quality and innovation ability, and lay a solid foundation for their future career development and academic research.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Agricultural science is the trump card discipline of the University of Hohenheim, and it enjoys a high reputation in Germany and even Europe. In addition, disciplines such as natural sciences, economics and social sciences have also developed rapidly and become one of the school's advantageous disciplines.

Key laboratories and research centers: The school has a number of key laboratories and research centers, such as the Institute of Agricultural Engineering, the Institute of Agricultural Policy and Market, the Institute of Food Science and Biotechnology, the Institute of Biochemistry and Nutritional Sciences, etc. These laboratories and research centers provide important support for the school's scientific research work.

Department settings

The University of Hohenheim has three colleges:

Academy of Agricultural Sciences: including the Agricultural Experiment Station, the Institute of Agricultural Engineering, the Institute of Crop Sciences, the Institute of Animal Sciences, the Institute of Soil Science and Land Evaluation, and other research institutions, covering multiple professional directions in the field of agriculture.

School of Science: It has the School of Applied Mathematics and Statistics, the Institute of Biochemistry and Nutritional Sciences, the Institute of Botany, the Institute of Chemistry, the Institute of Microbiology, etc., focusing on teaching and research in the field of natural sciences.

School of Economics and Social Sciences: There are Institute of Economics, Institute of Financial Management, Institute of Communication Science, etc., providing education and research in economics, management, sociology and other majors.

Ranking

In the QS World University Rankings, the University of Hohenheim ranks 801-1000; in the QS Subject Rankings, the school is in the 251-300th place; in the QS Sustainability Rankings, it is in the 551-600th place.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually do not charge tuition fees, but may need to pay a certain semester fee for student services and facility maintenance, which is about 100-300 euros per semester.

Living expenses: Including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., it costs about 800-1000 euros per month.

Campus

Geographic location: Located in the southern suburbs of Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the Plingen district, the campus is conveniently located near Stuttgart Airport, Stuttgart Exhibition Center and major highways.

Campus facilities: The school's main building is Hohenheim Castle. The campus also has modern teaching and living facilities such as libraries, laboratories, computer centers, canteens, dormitories, etc., providing good conditions for students' study and life.

Campus culture: The school pays attention to campus culture construction and organizes various colorful campus activities, such as academic lectures, cultural festivals, sports competitions, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life and promote exchanges and cooperation among students.