Introduction

West Coast University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences located in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is well-known for providing high-quality applied science education and practical training. It is committed to providing students with professional knowledge and skills closely integrated with actual work, so that they can smoothly enter related industries after graduation.

Overview

Student size: There are 1,980 students in 2019. The school is relatively small in size and can provide students with more personalized education and guidance to ensure that each student can receive full attention and support.

Course settings: A variety of bachelor's and master's degree programs are offered, covering a variety of fields such as business and social sciences, science and technology, such as business administration, electronics and information technology, real estate management, international tourism management, economics and law, business psychology, microelectronic systems, green energy and other majors.

History and establishment time

The school was established in 1993 Years.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: The school has a team of teachers with high professional quality and rich teaching experience. The teachers not only have solid theoretical knowledge, but also have rich practical experience. They can impart practical professional knowledge and skills to students, and guide students to carry out practical operations and project practices, helping students to better combine theory with practice and improve their comprehensive quality and employment competitiveness.

Teaching Resources: The school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and laboratories, which provide strong support for students' practical teaching and scientific research activities. At the same time, the school has established close cooperative relations with many enterprises, providing students with abundant internship and employment opportunities, so that students can accumulate rich practical experience in the learning process and better adapt to future work needs.

Institutional Nature

Public University.

Educational Philosophy

Focus on student-centeredness, emphasize practice-oriented and strategic learning orientation, and strive to cultivate more successful graduates in the fields of science and economy, so that students can have strong practical ability and innovative spirit on the basis of mastering solid theoretical knowledge to adapt to the ever-changing social and market needs.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines

Key Disciplines: Electronics and Information Technology, Business Administration, Green Energy and other disciplines are the key disciplines of the school. The school has invested a lot of resources in teaching and scientific research, achieved a series of research results and teaching achievements, and cultivated a large number of professional talents for related industries. For example, the major of Electronics and Information Technology focuses on cultivating students' professional skills in electronic technology, information technology, automation technology, etc., so that students can engage in research and development, design, production and other work in the field of electronic information.

Key laboratories: The school has a number of laboratories related to key disciplines, such as electronic technology laboratories, information technology laboratories, energy laboratories, etc. These laboratories are equipped with advanced experimental equipment and instruments, providing a good experimental environment and technical support for students' practical teaching and scientific research projects. Students can conduct experimental operations, data analysis, project development and other activities here to improve their practical ability and scientific research level.

Faculty

The school has two faculties: the Faculty of Technology and the Faculty of Business Studies. The Faculty of Technology covers majors such as Electronics and Information Technology, Management and Technology, and Environmental Building Management Systems; the Faculty of Business Studies includes majors such as Business Administration, Real Estate Management, International Tourism Management, and Business Psychology.

Ranking

According to the 2025 Study Abroad Aide ranking, it ranks 5242nd in the world, 1563rd in Europe, and 255th in Germany; in the 2025 Study Abroad Aide Best Value Ranking, it ranks 5341st in the world, 1540th in Europe, and 229th in Germany.

Expenses

For undergraduate and master's students, both domestic and international students, there is no tuition fee, but some other fees may be required, such as registration fees, textbook fees, etc., which vary depending on the major and course.

Campus

Location: Located in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, the population size of the city is 10,000-49,999 Located in the north of Germany, Heide has a beautiful natural environment. At the same time, Heide has a certain economic foundation and industrial advantages, providing students with good internship and employment opportunities. In addition, the area has convenient transportation and rich cultural activities, which is conducive to students' study and life.

Campus facilities: The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities and living facilities, including teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories, canteens, etc., providing students with a good learning and living environment. Among them, the library has a rich collection of books, covering professional books and academic journals in multiple disciplines, providing rich material support for students' study and research; the student dormitory environment is comfortable and the living facilities are complete, which can meet the daily needs of students.