Introduction

The University of Applied Sciences Mainz is a public university of applied sciences located in Mainz, Germany. It offers a variety of practice-oriented professional courses, focuses on cultivating students' practical skills and interdisciplinary literacy, and is committed to providing students with an international educational experience.

Overview

Student size: In the 2017/2018 academic year, the school had a total of 5,538 students.

Course settings: The school offers undergraduate and master's degree programs covering a variety of fields such as engineering, design, and business, including architecture, civil engineering, geomatics, surveying, interior design, communication design, media design, business management, international business, and commercial law.

History and establishment time

The school's history can be traced back to the Electoral Academy of Painting and Sculpture established in Mainz in 1757 and the Grand Duchy State School of Architecture established in Darmstadt in 1876. In 1946, the State School of Architecture and the State School of Arts and Crafts officially reopened in the auditorium of the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz as the successor institution of the State School of Architecture and the State School of Arts and Crafts. In 1971, the University of Applied Sciences Rhineland-Palatinate was established, and in 1996 the University of Applied Sciences Mainz was re-established as an independent university.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: We have an experienced team of teachers who not only have a solid academic background, but also have rich practical experience in their respective professional fields, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Scientific research strength: The school has several research institutes, such as i3mainz Institute of Spatial Information and Mapping Technology, AI-Mainz Mainz Architectural Research Institute, IS-Mainz Mainz Sandwich Technology Institute, IMG Media Design Institute, Gutenberg Design Laboratory, etc. These institutes provide students with opportunities to participate in scientific research projects, and also promote the school's scientific research development in related fields.

International Exchange: Actively carry out international exchanges and cooperation, and establish cooperative relations with many universities around the world, providing students with a wealth of study abroad, exchange student programs and international internship opportunities, broadening students' international vision.

Institutional Nature

The school is a public university.

Educational Philosophy

Emphasis on practice orientation, focusing on cultivating students' ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems, through close cooperation with enterprises and society, so that students can be exposed to real work scenes and projects during the learning process, and improve students' employment competitiveness. At the same time, the school also pays attention to interdisciplinary education, encourages students to learn and explore between different disciplines, and cultivates students' innovative thinking and comprehensive literacy.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Engineering, design, and business are the key disciplines of the school. Among them, engineering covers multiple professional directions such as architecture, civil engineering, and geographic information; design includes communication design, media design, interior design, etc.; business includes business management, international business, and commercial law.

Key laboratories: i3mainz Institute of Spatial Information and Surveying Technology, IMG Institute of Media Design, etc. These laboratories are equipped with advanced equipment and software, providing strong support for students' practical teaching and scientific research activities.

Department

The school has three departments, namely the Department of Technology, the Department of Design, and the Department of Business. Each department contains multiple professional directions:

Department of Technology: including majors such as architecture, civil engineering, geographic information and surveying.

Department of Design: covering majors such as communication design, media design, and interior design.

Department of Business: with majors such as business management and international business, commercial law, and information management.

Ranking

The school has not achieved outstanding rankings in the comprehensive ranking of world universities, but it has a certain reputation and influence among the universities of applied sciences in Germany.

Expenses

As a public university in Germany, the tuition fees of the school are relatively low, usually only a few hundred euros of tuition fees and a certain registration fee are required per semester. In addition, students are required to pay for textbooks, accommodation and living expenses, etc. The specific costs vary depending on the individual's learning and lifestyle.

Campus

Location: Located in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Mainz is one of the most historic cities in Germany, with rich cultural heritage and tourist attractions, such as Mainz Cathedral and Gutenberg Museum, providing students with a good learning and living environment.

Campus facilities: The school's campus facilities are relatively complete, with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, studios and other teaching facilities, as well as canteens, dormitories, gymnasiums and other living facilities, providing students with comfortable and convenient learning and living conditions. In 2009, the school's business school, the Department of Geographic Information and Surveying of the School of Engineering, and the school's administrative department have moved to the new campus "Campus", and other departments will also move to the campus in the near future.