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Hochuschule Furtwangen

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world rank  1255

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University Overview

Established in 1971, Hochuschule Furtwangen (Furtwangen University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Furtwangen im Schwarzwald (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. This institution also has a branch campus in Tuttlingen and Villingen-Schwenningen. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Hochuschule Furtwangen (HFU) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Hochuschule Furtwangen (HFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Control Typepublic

Entity

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Hochuschule Furtwangen' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) Furtwangen University
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym HFU
Founded 1971 Origins date back to 1850 as Archduke of Baden's Clockmaker School
Motto
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1
Furtwangen im Schwarzwald
78120 Baden-Wurttemberg
Germany
Hochuschule Furtwangen's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Hochuschule Furtwangen Phone Number (7723) 9200
Hochuschule Furtwangen Fax Number (7723) 920 1109
Other locations Tuttlingen and Villingen-Schwenningen

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Recognition and Accreditation

Hochuschule Furtwangen's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Hochuschule Furtwangen is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hochuschule Furtwangen's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Insitute (ACQUIN)
  • Accreditation Agency for Degree Programmes in Engineering, Informatics/Computer Science, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (ASIIN)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Hochuschule Furtwangen as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Hochuschule Furtwangen Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Hochuschule Furtwangen is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Hochuschule Furtwangen's academic range and degree level offering.



Hochuschule Furtwangen: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
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L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Hochuschule Furtwangen Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Hochuschule Furtwangen Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Hochuschule Furtwangen categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Hochuschule Furtwangen.



Hochuschule Furtwangen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Hochuschule Furtwangen's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

Hochuschule Furtwangen Admission Info


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Hochuschule Furtwangen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Hochuschule Furtwangen 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Hochuschule Furtwangen 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Hochuschule Furtwangen's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Admission Office Admission Office

Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1
Furtwangen 78120
(7723) 2270


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Hochuschule Furtwangen's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Hochuschule Furtwangen Size and Profile


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Hochuschule Furtwangen has a student enrollment ranging from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Hochuschule Furtwangen's academic staff ranges from 400 to 499 members.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Control Type Control Type

Hochuschule Furtwangen is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Entity Type Entity Type

Hochuschule Furtwangen is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Hochuschule Furtwangen's main campus setting is not reported.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Hochuschule Furtwangen adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Hochuschule Furtwangen is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Hochuschule Furtwangen Facilities


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Library University Library

Yes Visit Hochuschule Furtwangen's Library


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Hochuschule Furtwangen Services


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Hochuschule Furtwangen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Hochuschule Furtwangen Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Hochuschule Furtwangen's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

Hochuschule Furtwangen Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Hochuschule Furtwangen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • International Organization of Lake Constance Universities (IBH)
  • Trinational Metropolitan Upper Rhine Region (TMO)
  • GATE-Germany
  • Skills Alliance in the Winner Region


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Social Media

Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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