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Wedel University of Applied Sciences

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University Overview

Established in 1969, Fachhochschule Wedel (Wedel University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Wedel (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Schleswig-Holstein. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Allgemeine und Berufliche Bildung, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein (Ministry of General and Vocational Education, Science, Research and Culture of the State of Schleswig-Holstein), Fachhochschule Wedel (FH Wedel) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Fachhochschule Wedel (FH Wedel) 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. This 56-year-old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FH Wedel also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

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

Selectivity

Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name (English) Wedel University of Applied Sciences
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym FH Wedel
Founded 1969 Origins date back to 1948 as PTL
Motto
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University Location

Address Feldstrasse 143
Wedel
22880 Schleswig-Holstein
Germany
Wedel University of Applied Sciences's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Wedel University of Applied Sciences Phone Number (4103) 80480
Wedel University of Applied Sciences Fax Number (4103) 8048 39
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Recognition and Accreditation

Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Wedel University of Applied Sciences is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministerium für Allgemeine und Berufliche Bildung, Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur des Landes Schleswig-Holstein

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1969


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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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 Wedel 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

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Fields of Study and Degree Levels

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



Wedel University of Applied Sciences: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Wedel 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 Wedel University of Applied Sciences.



Wedel University of Applied Sciences: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) 1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro)
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Admissions

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Admission Info


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

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


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Wedel University of Applied Sciences has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Wedel University of Applied Sciences's acceptance rate ranges from 30 to 39%, making it a very 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


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Admission Office Admission Office

Feldstrasse 143
Wedel 22880
(4103) 80 48 60


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Size and Profile

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Size and Profile


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Wedel University of Applied Sciences has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


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

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


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Control Type Control Type

Wedel 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.


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Entity Type Entity Type

Wedel 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.


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Wedel University of Applied Sciences's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Wedel 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.


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Wedel University of Applied Sciences is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Facilities


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Library University Library

Yes Visit Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Library


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Services


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported

Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Wedel University of Applied Sciences's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Wedel University of Applied Sciences Affiliations and Memberships

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Free Online Courses

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