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Furtwangen University's core focus is on employment-oriented education and training based on academic principles. Traditional boundaries between subject fields are removed in interdisciplinary projects. HFU is a leader in engineering, computer science, information systems and management, business administration and engineering, media, international business, and health. The range of courses and programs is continuously being extended to take into account innovative developments. We aim to offer forward-looking degree programs to talented young people, awarding top-quality, accredited degrees that open up exceptional career opportunities. At the same time, we support our students' journey towards becoming responsible and competent individuals with the ability to identify and solve problems independently. Additionally, through application-oriented research and academic, professional development, our university supports the next generation of scientists contributing to innovation and improved business and society skills. We aim to provide a top-notch, practice-oriented, and professionally recognized academic education. We are continually extending our range of programs and qualifications, including undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses and professional training at the university level. In our bachelor's and master's degree programs, academic, technical, and methodological skills are taught using innovative teaching methods in an attractive learning environment. Studying at HFU provides students with an interdisciplinary, application-oriented education that prepares them well for their future careers. Our university understands the importance of cooperation and strong partnerships with industry. Ongoing information exchange with our partners in companies and organizations guarantees a practical focus on teaching, research, and professional development. We also work with those partners to develop new study program models and relevant funding programs. We support international education, research, and cultural exchange by working in collaboration with universities and companies worldwide. We develop our degree programs focusing on international opportunities and demands and guarantee that they will be recognized around the world. The inclusion of international developments in our course content, foreign languages, intercultural skills, and funding for travel abroad help prepare graduates for work in an international environment. Our worldwide collaborations and partnerships further strengthen our international profile: study modules abroad joint-degree agreements recruitment of international students, staff and professors, and international research cooperation agreements. We actively support cooperation between our university and partner companies in applied research and technology transfer as it is an essential catalyst for innovation and the sustained relevance of our teaching. Lecturers are actively involved in application-oriented research, development, and project work, ensuring its relevance and quality. Both students and companies are also encouraged to take advantage of the results. Our university enthusiastically supports lifelong learning, offering continuing education courses for academic and professional qualifications. We explore new approaches and develop innovative, customer-oriented programs and courses for companies, organizations, and graduates. View full university