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Harz University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Harz – Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (HS Harz)

Вернигероде, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

With its two locations in Wernigerode and Halberstadt, the university is located at the edge of the low mountain range, the Harz Mountains, which again are situated right in the middle of Germany. Both sites will inspire you with their wealth of natural landscapes and their rich history and architecture.

DISCOVER the numerous historical timber-framed houses, the old town hall and the castle in Wernigerode. EXPLORE the cathedral and its treasury in Halberstadt and EXPERIENCE the diverse range of tourist attractions and cultural sights of the region.

In a nutshell, the two locations of Harz University of Applied Sciences offer the best of both worlds. On the one hand, there are the advantages of smaller towns where one can live in a comfortable and familial environment. On the other hand, there is the great advantage of being located in the heart of Germany. Bigger cities like Magdeburg, Braunschweig, Berlin, Leipzig or Hanover can be reached within one to three hours.

At a glance

1991
Founded
3182
Students total

Meet an innovative university with state-of-the-art, market-aligned degree programmes, dedicated teaching staff in step with actual practice, helpful fellow students and first-class technical equipment. Students and teaching staff alike use our wireless LAN campus, the modern language and media centre, the library, the large AudiMax lecture hall as well as superbly equipped laboratories, where practically oriented teaching and research takes place.

Harz University of Applied Sciences, with its friendly atmosphere and park-like campus paired with the charm of our beautiful, medieval town is a great place to study!

Mission Statement of Harz University of Applied Sciences
The mission statement of Harz University of Applied Sciences consists of several pillars. Together, they comprise both strategic goals and shared values.

Harz University of Applied Sciences aims to become one of the leading universities in Germany and thus makes quality of studies the highest priority. As a scientific institution, we focus on applied sciences with the aim to optimise our teachings with up to date contents. A high degree of motivation and power of innovation are central values in all areas.

Harz University of Applied Sciences is an inclusive educational institution with close ties to the region. The school’s cosmopolitan mindset and international alignment contributes to tolerance and mutual respect.

Harz University of Applied Sciences actively drives social responsibility and supports equal opportunity, sustainable development and integration of minorities/disadvantaged.

Programmes

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Bachelor's and equivalent (2)

International Tourism Studies

7 semesters are planned for the International Tourism Studies course at the Harz University of Applied Sciences. You …

Business Psychology

Business psychologists support companies as trainers, consultants and organisational developers. They create professional surveys of customers or employees, …

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