Working with German Universities of Applied Sciences (HAWs): Opportunities for Collaboration and Exchange

Professor Dr Karen Cabos, Technische Hochschule Lübeck
Technische Hochschule Lübeck is embedded in a liveable region - characterized by its location in the Hanseatic City of Lübeck as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, between tradition and modernity, and access and proximity to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. It is a University of Applied Sciences with a clear profile, regionally rooted and at the same time internationally oriented. As a state university in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, TH Lübeck is an innovative force in the region. For over 50 years, students have been qualified at high academic level and knowledge has been disseminated to society. We see ourselves as a place of application-oriented learning, teaching and research with a technical-scientific focus. The results of our work connect science, economy and society. Our innovation strategy focuses on "Technology-Ressources-Living Environments". Interdisciplinary cooperation as well as cultural diversity and openness are key to our work.
Website: https://www.th-luebeck.de/en/

Professor Dr Christina Erlweyn-Sayer, HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences
HTW Berlin is a renowned University of Applied Sciences in Germany, with over 14,000 students in engineering, computer science, economics, law, culture, and design. Students benefit from extensive support, modern labs, and a personal atmosphere. The university emphasizes international collaborations with global academic and industry partners, fostering an inspiring learning environment, scientific exchange, and interdisciplinary projects. HTW Berlin is proud of its award-winning students and alumni and consistently ranks highly in educational evaluations. The university focuses on application-oriented research in key areas like climate-compatible energy, modern health, digital and creative industries, the future of industry and work, and cultural heritage preservation.
Website: https://www.htw-berlin.de/en/university

Professor Dr Carolin Fleischmann, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences
As the most important educational institution in south-eastern Bavaria with over 6500 students, Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences combines a multifaceted and innovative profile with solid regional roots and an international reputation. The close links between university, industry and research are key to the institution. The ten faculties at four locations (Rosenheim, Mühldorf am Inn, Burghausen and Traunstein) offer application- and practice-oriented training in over 40 Bachelor's and Master's courses related to business, technology, design, healthcare as well as social studies. The variety of courses and study programmes taught in English is continuously expanded and ranges from Wood Technology to Engineering, Applied Artificial Intelligence and E-Commerce. At the Academy for Professionals, students can specialize and continue their education alongside their job in part-time Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, certificate programs and seminars for specialists and managers.
Website: https://www.th-rosenheim.de/en/

Kathrin Franzen, Trier University of Applied Sciences
Trier University of Applied Sciences (TUAS) is the second largest university of applied sciences with the most third-party funding in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. A strong focus on application and practice, innovative teaching methods, and the combination of teaching and research characterize the study programs. On three campuses, TUAS offers 100 degree programs in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building and Supply Engineering, Food Technology, Computer Science, Games, Therapy Sciences, Economics, Law, Environmental Studies, Architecture, and Design, thus presenting a diverse educational program. With more than 26 % international students and located in the heart of Europe, not far from Luxembourg, France and Belgium, TUAS is an excellent place to learn, teach and do research on an international level.
Website: https://www.hochschule-trier.de/en/

Professor Dr Christoph Harff, Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
Founded in 2009, the state-run Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences offers an innovative range of courses with a focus on mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material sciences, computer sciences, and business administration, complemented by natural science disciplines and psychology. The University emphasizes interdisciplinarity, market orientation, high practical relevance and future-oriented research. Having started with 80 students in two degree courses, the university currently has 4,900 students in fourteen Bachelor's and ten Master's degree courses.
Website: https://www.hshl.de/en/

Professor Dr Dörte Heüveldop, Hochschule Hannover, University of Applied Sciences and Arts
HsH - WE PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE WORKING WORLDS OF TOMORROW! Hochschule Hannover, University of Applied Sciences and Arts is a regionally anchored, internationally oriented university with a wide range of courses in the fields of engineering, economics, cultural studies, social sciences, computer science and design. Our guiding principles:
(1) High quality standards in teaching, research, technology and administration
(2) Higher education as personality development and the transmission of values.
(3) Tangible joy in learning, teaching and research
(4) Exemplary employer
(5) Respectful cooperation and lively communication
(6) International orientation and cultural diversity
(7) Assumption of civil society responsibility
Please find the Mission Statement at https://www.hs-hannover.de/en/leitbild.

Professor Dr Matteo Große-Kampmann, Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences, with its two campus locations in Kleve and Kamp-Lintfort, is a university deeply rooted in the Lower Rhine and connected to the world. Our 7,300 students, who represent more than 120 different nationalities, breathe life into our state-of-the-art classrooms and lecture halls, libraries, language courses, canteens, and residence halls. We currently offer 25 bachelor’s and eleven master’s degree programs in fields spanning the scientific spectrum, including engineering, technology, economics, and social, natural, and health sciences.
Website: https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en

Matthias Kirste, Hochschule für Gesundheit Bochum, University of Applied Sciences
The Hochschule für Gesundheit was founded in November 2009. The educational institution is the first state university for healthcare professions in Germany. It offers undergraduate degree programmes in occupational therapy, midwifery, speech therapy, nursing, physiotherapy as well as the "Health and Diversity" degree programme and Bachelor's degree programme "Health and Social Space". The first Master's degree programme in "Evidence-based Health Care" was launched in the winter semester 2015/16. In the Nursing degree programme, students can specialise in the areas of geriatric nursing, healthcare and nursing as well as healthcare and paediatric nursing. After seven semesters of undergraduate study, students also receive the state qualification to practise the profession with their degree.
Website: https://www.hs-gesundheit.de/en/

Diana Lewinsky, Nürtingen-Geislingen University
Nürtingen-Geislingen University (NGU), located in southern Germany, specializes in education for responsibility with a strong emphasis on sustainable development. NGU is known for its applied academic approach, integrating professors with professional experience and industry lecturers. The curriculum emphasizes practical learning through internships, case studies, business simulations, and projects, preparing students for global careers. The university's commitment to sustainability is evident in its collaborations with industry and local communities. Its international outlook enriches students' experiences, fostering global perspectives across various disciplines.
Website: www.hfwu.com

Professor Dr Reinhild Schultz-Fölsing, Fachhochschule Dortmund – University of Applied Sciences and Arts
FH Dortmund is one of the ten largest universities of applied sciences in Germany. It is committed to providing academic education to young people through quality of teaching, personal mentoring and a world-oriented approach, encouraging them to develop their potential and paving attractive career paths for them. More than 65 active study programmes offer bachelor's and master's degrees in computer science, information technology, mechanical and electrical engineering, business and social sciences, as well as in architecture and design and focus on providing application-oriented training. Our doctoral college offers a structured Ph.D. program with its own doctoral funding, Students can acquire global skills through established international partnerships. Third-party funded research and numerous transfer projects establish direct connections to local companies.
Website: https://www.fh-dortmund.de

Professor Dr Eduard Siemens, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is one of German most research-active University of Applied Sciences. The university is devoted to performing top higher education in the domains of Engineering, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences and Agriculture as well as in Architecture. We also strongly support technology transfer from academia and research to industrial companies by patent licensing, joint research with commercial businesses as well as by supporting funding startups by our students and alumni. With more than 30 % of international students from over 110 countries we are a very international university, in students diversity and also in applying our skills all around the world.
Website: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/start-page.html

Professor Dr Rainer Stollhoff, Technische Hochschule Wildau - Technical University of Applied Science
Technische Hochschule Wildau - Technical University of Applied Sciences (“TH Wildau” for short) opened its doors in 1991. Today there are about 3,300 students, ensuring that the university still keeps its familiar atmosphere. On a modern and compact campus located on the outskirts of Berlin, aspiring academics enjoy an ideal environment for their studies in a range of disciplines covering the natural sciences, engineering, economics, law, business administration and management. The practical orientation of our degree programmes is one of our distinctive characteristics. Since 2001, TH Wildau has been among the strongest research universities in Germany. Academics are working in over 40 research groups dealing with the latest topics in applied and fundamental research.
Website: https://en.th-wildau.de/

Marc Wietzke, University Alliance Ruhr (HAR)
The University Alliance Ruhr (HAR) is an association of three universities of applied sciences in the Ruhr area. By establishing the HAR, the Hochschule Bochum, the Fachhochschule Dortmund and the Westfälische Hochschule agreed to organize under one umbrella various project-correlated cooperations that exist and proved successful since 2005. The idea is to intermesh existing cooperations even stronger, expand them and conjointly further professionalize the strategic management. The goal is to identify and develop innovation potential for a structured, inter-university cooperation. More specifically, activities in the fields of research support, internationalization, and scientific education are organized coordinately by the HAR. The association is funded by the Stiftung Mercator.
Website: https://www.uaruhr.de/index.html.en