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Studying at Emden or Leer means studying at a modern university with a personal atmosphere. Currently, the university comprises 4,200 enrolled students who primarily learn in small groups characterized by an intense and project-oriented nature. Besides the mere facilitation of technical know-how, our educational goals also foster creativity and teamwork and equip our students with the required qualifications. Our highly motivated academic staff enhances the respective study program's appeal with efficient learning methods and the commitment to ensuring individual support for every student. East Frisia offers optimal conditions for a practical and affordable studying experience. Students can expect lower living expenses in the medium-sized cities of Emden and Leer than the likes of various metropolitan areas. The city's compact layout also offers short distances by bike from the city center to the university. All university facilities are located on one campus, while different sports activities, especially water sports, art, culture, and a diverse pub scene, provide various leisure time activities. With its varied and up to date program, Hochschule Emden/Leer positions itself primarily as a university of applied science in the region and region. Bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering and natural sciences, marine science, business administration, social work, and health science aim to cover current and future academic needs in the region. Excellent teaching and study programs with an international profile are seen here as essential elements in young scientists' education for a globalized knowledge-based society. Research, technology transfer, and continuing education – particularly in our established areas of specialization – serve, among other aspects, to provide stimuli for new businesses or new directions in existing business and society. This focus of the university – a strong commitment to the region and at the same time an international orientation – matches the picture shown in an OECD study from 2007. The profile of Hochschule Emden/Leer stems from the combination developed over recent years of areas of specialization in teaching, research, and technology transfer. Regional relevance, an international focus, study programs with interdisciplinary features, and sustainability aspects contribute to a high degree in defining its profile. Based on the four departments' broad scientific range, excellent opportunities to combine study programs and other interdisciplinary approaches are provided in teaching and research. The university uses the chances arising from these students, in particular, are placed in a position to solve complex interdisciplinary problems from engineering, business, and society through teamwork. Close cooperation between the departments and collaboration at the module level (e.g., in such courses as Industrial Business Systems, Social Management, Engineering/Marketing/Sales, Energy Efficiency, Maritime Technology, and Shipping Management) already define the profile of the further university expansion is planned. The university soon recognized its exposed location at the coast and on the border as a particular chance for its development in a European and international context. With its commitment to international matters, the university also wishes to emphasize its role as a region's stimulus. The university has numerous international contacts in teaching and research. Particularly noteworthy are joint teaching programs with the Hanzehogeschool in Groningen and the Universities of Esbjerg and Leicester. Some courses (e.g., Technical Management and Engineering Physics) are taught in English. In some cases, a semester abroad is compulsory. The university intends to place further emphasis on the international aspect of its teaching. Internationally recognized symposia and congresses provide further evidence of the university's importance at both a European and an international level. All departments of the university are active here. The university is mainly committed to the concept of sustainability and social responsibility. Our interest in sustainability can also be seen in a regional context. Our proximity to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site Wadden Sea and the region's exact position regarding renewable energy play a particular role here. The university's commitment is reflected in specific courses, e.g., the degree in Energy Efficiency, developed in close cooperation with the regional industry and related research projects such as "Renewable Resources." Further profile-defining elements are to be developed in this field. Apart from the general areas of concentration described above, the university has a range of profile-defining specialization areas in teaching and research. In addition to the standard courses, several courses are unique to our university, e.g., Energy Efficiency, Maritime Technology and Shipping Management, and Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design. We are continually reacting flexibly to current needs, with particular emphasis on regional specialties. Further courses exclusive to our university are planned: IT Security and (inter-departmental) Engineering/Marketing/Sales. Established areas of specialization which are also recognized beyond our region are Industrial Informatics (Master's in Industrial Informatics, coordination Research Network Industrial Informatics, core research area cluster, industrial fair Emder Automatisierungstage) and Life Sciences (Master's in Applied Life Sciences, core research area Renewable Resources). Further profile-defining (core) areas of specialization, e.g., in the fields of energy efficiency (research projects) and offshore (symposium Emder Offshore-Tage), as well as in the areas of interdisciplinary health promotion and rehabilitation and child and youth welfare, are to be expanded. View full university