Detailed introduction of RheinMain University of Applied Sciences:

Introduction and Overview

School size: The school has about 13,920 students and offers more than 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs.

Location: Located in Wiesbaden and Russelsheim in Hesse, Germany. Wiesbaden is the capital of Hesse with a population of about 290,000, while Russelsheim is located between Wiesbaden and Frankfurt with a population of about 65,000. The school is located in the center of the Rhine-Main region, which is one of the important economic centers in Europe.

History and Establishment

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences was established in 1971. It was formerly known as Wiesbaden University of Applied Sciences and was renamed RheinMain University of Applied Sciences on September 1, 2009.

School Strength

Faculty: It has 252 academic staff and 648 Administrative staff, most of the teachers are experts in their respective fields, with rich industry experience, and can provide students with professional guidance and practical suggestions.

Teaching mode: Focus on practical teaching, through close cooperation with enterprises, provide students with internships, practical projects and other opportunities, so that students can accumulate practical work experience in the learning process and improve their employment competitiveness. In addition, the school also provides a variety of degree courses such as cooperative education, part-time and distance learning to meet the learning needs of different students.

Scientific research: The school has outstanding performance in three research fields, including Engineering 4.0, Intelligent Systems of Humans and Technology, and Professionalism of Social Work. Its scientific research activities are mainly based on two doctoral programs jointly carried out with Goethe University Frankfurt. In addition, the school also plans to cooperate with Frankfurt and Fulda Universities of Applied Sciences to establish a joint doctoral center in the field of social work.

Institutional nature

The school is a public non-profit higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Emphasizing student-centered and practice-driven education, it is committed to providing students with widely accessible degree courses and fully considering students' personal educational background. In addition, as a partner university for elite sports, the school helps elite athletes balance their studies and sports careers. As a family-oriented institution, it also promotes a healthy balance between study, professional life and family responsibilities.

Key disciplines and departments

Key disciplines: Engineering, computer science, business management, social sciences, design and other fields have strong strengths in teaching and scientific research. Among them, research and teaching in the field of engineering are closely integrated with Industry 4.0. The computer science major focuses on the application of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data. The business management major covers multiple directions such as corporate management, marketing, and finance. The social science major focuses on solving social problems and researching social policies.

Department settings: The school has five colleges, including the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Wiesbaden Business School, Design-Computer Science-Media School, School of Engineering, and School of Applied Social Sciences.

Ranking

According to information in April 2024, the school's world ranking is 1915 and its domestic ranking in Germany is 118.

Expenses

Tuition fees: German public universities usually waive tuition fees for German and EU students, but require a small semester fee for the use of school facilities and transportation tickets, which is about 291.35 euros per semester. For non-EU students, the average tuition fee for undergraduate courses is about 1,500 euros per semester, and the master's course can be as high as about 3,500 euros.

Other expenses: Students need to spend about 300-500 euros per year on books and study materials, accommodation costs about 350-600 euros per month, and health insurance is about 90 euros per month.

Campus

Campus environment: The school has four campuses in Wiesbaden and Russelsheim. The campus environment is beautiful and the facilities are complete, providing students with good learning and living conditions. The school is surrounded by convenient transportation and rich cultural activities. Students can make full use of their spare time to participate in various social and cultural activities.

Teaching facilities: The school is equipped with modern teaching facilities, such as laboratories, computer centers, libraries, etc., to meet students' learning and research needs. The library has a rich collection of professional books and academic journals in various disciplines, providing strong support for students' learning and scientific research.