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University 21, University of Applied Sciences

country rank  295
world rank  6434

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University Overview

Founded in 2004, hochschule 21 (University 21, University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Buxtehude (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), hochschule 21 (HS21) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. hochschule 21 (HS21) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 21-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this German higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. HS21 also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Control Typeprivate

Entity

University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University 21, University of Applied Sciences' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name (English) University 21, University of Applied Sciences
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym HS21
Founded 2004
Motto Extraordinary Dual
Colours Dark blue, white and yellow
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Harburger Str. 6
Buxtehude
21614 Lower Saxony
Germany
University 21, University of Applied Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University 21, University of Applied Sciences Phone Number (4161) 6480
University 21, University of Applied Sciences Fax Number (4161) 648123
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Recognition and Accreditation

University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University 21, University of Applied Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2006


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important hochschule 21's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Ministry of Science and Culture Land Niedersachsen
  • 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 University 21, University of Applied Sciences 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

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University 21, University of Applied Sciences 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 University 21, University of Applied Sciences's academic range and degree level offering.



University 21, University of Applied Sciences: 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
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Programs and Courses

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University 21, University of Applied Sciences 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 University 21, University of Applied Sciences.



University 21, University of Applied Sciences: 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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Admissions

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Admission Info


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University 21, University of Applied Sciences is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University 21, University of Applied Sciences has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations for prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University 21, University of Applied Sciences's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


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


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

Harburger Str. 6
Buxtehude 21614
(4161) 648 142


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Size and Profile

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Size and Profile


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University 21, University of Applied Sciences has a student enrollment ranging from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University 21, University of Applied Sciences has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Control Type Control Type

University 21, University of Applied Sciences is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

University 21, University of Applied Sciences 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.


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University 21, University of Applied Sciences's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University 21, University of Applied Sciences 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.


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University 21, University of Applied Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Facilities


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Library


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Housing University Housing

Yes


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Services


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University 21, University of Applied Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the hochschule 21's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University 21, University of Applied Sciences Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

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X X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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Wikipedia

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