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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

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Founded in 1897, Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Zwickau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saxony. This institution also has branch campuses in Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen. Officially recognized by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus (Saxon State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism), Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WHZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Control Typepublic

Entity

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym WHZ
Founded 1897
Motto Technology, Economics and Quality of Life
Colours
Mascot
Video Presentation n.a.

University Location

Address Dr.-Friedrichs-Ring 2A
Zwickau
08056 Saxony
Germany
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Phone Number (375) 5360
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Fax Number (375) 536 1127
Other locations Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen

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Recognition and Accreditation

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau 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 Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's academic range and degree level offering.



Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau: 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

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau 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 Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau.



Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau: 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

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Admission Info


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau '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


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Admission Office Admission Office



(375) 536 1060


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Size and Profile

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Size and Profile


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau has a student enrollment ranging from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Control Type Control Type

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


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Entity Type Entity Type

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau 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.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's main campus setting is not reported.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau 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.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Facilities


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Library University Library

Yes Visit Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Library


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Services


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Academic Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

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