Introduction

Koblenz University of Applied Sciences is a famous public applied university in the state of Rhine Palatinate in western Germany. It is located in the middle reaches of the Rhine River. The area is one of the warmest and driest regions in central Europe and has beautiful scenery.

Overview

Student size: The school currently has about 10,000 students and is the largest applied university in the state of Rhine Palatinate.

Course settings: The school offers more than 70 undergraduate and master's programs, covering a variety of learning methods such as full-time, part-time and distance learning. Professional fields include engineering, economics, architectural art materials, social sciences, economics and social sciences, mathematics and engineering, etc.

History and establishment time

The school's predecessor can be traced back to the glass and ceramic technology school founded in Hrr-Grenzhausen in the 19th century. The Rhine Palatinate State University of Applied Sciences was established in the early 1970s and was split into the new Koblenz University of Applied Sciences in 1996.

School strength

Faculty: The school has 175 professors and scientific researchers 633 people, who not only have a solid academic background, but also have rich practical experience, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Teaching resources: Students can use the most advanced equipment and high-tech laboratories. The school's six departments conduct interdisciplinary research in the three major fields of natural sciences, technology and social sciences, providing strong support for students' learning and research.

Scientific research results: The school has carried out scientific research projects with practical application value in many fields, especially in areas related to local industries, such as glass and ceramic technology. It has a deep research foundation and innovative results, and has made important contributions to local economic development.

Cooperation and exchange: The school is an important local partner and has close cooperation with local enterprises and institutions. Students can benefit from practice-oriented learning experience, and many students are even hired by enterprises before graduation. In addition, the school has a high degree of internationalization and has international cooperation with universities around the world. The study program includes language courses, and students have the opportunity to study or work abroad. The many international students and visitors on campus also enrich campus life.

Institutional nature

Public applied university.

Educational philosophy

Emphasis on practice orientation, focusing on cultivating students' practical ability and interdisciplinary literacy, and is committed to providing students with education that is closely integrated with actual professional needs, so that students can quickly adapt to future jobs and succeed in their careers.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering, economics, architectural art materials, social sciences, economics and social sciences, mathematics and engineering are the school's key development disciplines. Among them, engineering disciplines have a high reputation in the local area and Germany, and have trained a large number of professional talents for local manufacturing and other industries; economic disciplines focus on combining with practice to cultivate students' economic analysis and management capabilities.

Key laboratories: The school has many advanced laboratories, such as the laboratories of the School of Engineering are equipped with modern experimental equipment and simulation software for students to conduct practical operations and project research; the laboratories of the School of Economics provide practical platforms such as economic data analysis and enterprise simulation operations.

Department

The school has 6 faculties, including the School of Engineering, the School of Economics, the School of Architecture, Art and Materials, the School of Social Sciences, the School of Economics and Social Sciences, and the School of Mathematics and Engineering.

Ranking

The school is not ranked among the top in the comprehensive ranking of world universities, but it performs well in the ranking of applied science universities in Germany, especially in the ranking of engineering, economics and other professional fields. In the 2021 German Economic Weekly University Rankings, the school was not on the list, but the ranking of similar applied technology universities can be used as a reference, and its graduates in some majors are highly recognized by enterprises.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually waive tuition fees for students, but they need to pay a small amount of semester fees for student services and maintenance of campus facilities, etc., and the fees per semester range from about a few hundred euros.

Living expenses: Including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., students' monthly living expenses are about 500-900 euros, and the specific expenses vary depending on personal lifestyle and consumption habits.

Campus

Campus location: The school has 3 campuses, namely the Rhine-Mosel Campus in Koblenz, the Rheinach Campus in Remagen, and the Westerwald Campus in Hhr-Grenzhausen. They are located along the Rhine River, with convenient transportation and beautiful surrounding environment.

Campus facilities: The campus is well-equipped, including modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, canteens, student dormitories, etc., providing students with a comfortable and convenient learning and living environment. The school's library is rich in resources, with a large number of professional books, academic journals and electronic resources to meet students' learning and research needs; student dormitories provide a variety of accommodation options, equipped with basic living facilities, and provide students with good living conditions.