Introduction

Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences is a private university of applied sciences located in Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany. It features distance and online learning, provides working professionals with the opportunity to balance work and study, and is committed to cultivating applied talents with practical skills and professional knowledge.

Overview

Student size: The school has about 7,000 students and is one of the largest private technical universities in Germany.

Course settings: The school offers a wide range of academic courses, including technical fields such as computer science, engineering, energy, environment and process engineering, industrial engineering and technology management, as well as unique courses such as innovation and technology management.

History and establishment time

Founded in 1996, it obtained its current status in 2001.

School strength

Faculty: It has 300 professors and lecturers More than 100 teachers and students not only impart professional skills and practical experience, but also provide consulting, discussion and other services to students during their studies.

Teaching resources: As a multidisciplinary distance learning university, the school focuses on core teaching and research skills, maintains close cooperation with many well-known companies to ensure that the course content is closely integrated with industry needs, and also cooperates with many German and international universities to promote the excellent development of teaching and research.

Institutional nature

Private (state-approved) university of applied sciences.

Educational philosophy

Committed to integrating practical skills such as management, leadership and communication into technical courses, providing students with a comprehensive education that combines theoretical knowledge with professional skills, and cultivating professionals who can adapt to the needs of interdisciplinary and networked workplaces.

Key disciplines and departments

Key disciplines: Engineering, computer science, digital media, and technology management are its main academic fields. Among them, the major of energy, environment and process engineering offers 4 bachelor's degree programs and 1 master's degree program; the major of computer science offers 12 bachelor's degree programs and 5 master's degree programs; the engineering department offers 8 bachelor's degree programs and 4 master's degree programs.

Department: The school has the following four departments ：

Department of Energy, Environment and Process Engineering: Focuses on the effective use of energy, environmental protection and optimization of industrial processes. Through the combination of theoretical teaching and practical projects, it cultivates students' professional capabilities in related fields to meet global energy and environmental challenges.

Department of Computer Science: Covers multiple directions such as computer programming, software development, data analysis, artificial intelligence, etc., focusing on cultivating students' innovative thinking and practical ability, so that students can be competitive in the rapidly developing field of information technology.

Department of Engineering: Including majors such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and mechatronics, emphasizing engineering practice and technological innovation, through cooperative projects with enterprises, students can exercise their problem-solving ability in a practical engineering environment.

Department of Industrial Engineering and Technology Management: Focuses on cultivating students' comprehensive capabilities in industrial production and technology management, including courses such as production planning and control, quality management, and project management, so that students can play management and technical leadership roles in enterprises.

Ranking

Not listed in internationally renowned rankings such as Times Higher Education Ranking, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), QS World University Ranking.

Cost

Tuition fees: Free for EU citizens, tuition fees for non-EU citizens vary depending on the course, such as 3630 euros per semester for Master of Engineering Management (MBA) and 3234 euros per semester for Master of Science in IT Management.

Scholarships: No clear scholarships were found for the school, but it may provide certain tuition fee reductions or other incentives for outstanding students.

Campus

Geographic location: Located in Darmstadt, the engineering center of Central Europe, surrounded by many well-known companies and scientific research institutions, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities, as well as a platform for exposure to cutting-edge technology and industry dynamics.

Campus facilities: As a university mainly focusing on distance and online learning, although the use of campus physical facilities is relatively small, the school provides students with a complete online learning platform and digital teaching resources, including virtual laboratories, online libraries, video lectures, etc., to meet students' learning needs. In addition, the school will also organize offline practical courses, seminars and academic exchange activities, etc., when students can use on-campus laboratories, conference rooms and other facilities.