University of Applied Sciences Deggendorf
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The Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences, founded in 1994, is a business, media and technics Fachhochschule
in Lower Bavaria
, Germany
, which places high value on practical and international experience. Apart from its undergraduate and graduate courses the UAS Deggendorf offers further education on university – level.
s.
Business magazine "Karriere":
Germany’s second best University of Applied Sciences in
Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung (CHE)- University Ranking
Outstanding results in
Der Arbeitskreis Personalmarketing (dapm)
Tested were social and practical competences and international orientation among 100 Bachelor - programs in Germany. The bachelor degree course International Management offered in Deggendorf was given a top score with three out of three possible stars and was among the best Bachelor programs in Germany.
International cooperation between universities is one of the major objectives, encouraging greater mobility of students and teachers around Europe and the world. Currently, students from more than 50 countries represent a multitude of ethnic, cultural and linguistic groups.
Several universities from the following countries are cooperating with Deggendorf University of Applies Sciences:
Australia
, Belgium
, Brazil
, China
and Hong Kong
, Cyprus
, Czech Republic
, Denmark
, Finland
, France
, Greece
, Great Britain
, Hungary
, India
, Ireland
, Italy
, Lithuania
, Mexico
, Netherlands
, Norway
, Austria
, Poland
, Portugal
, Romania
, Sweden
, Slovakia
, Spain
, South Korea
, Turkey
, USA
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Scientific results are further developed to marketable products, methods and services.
Research at the UAS Deggendorf mainly concentrates on technical, business and organisational problems of smaller and medium - sized companies.
The University of Applied Sciences provides a variety of student facilities. These include:
The Career Centre with a variety of supporting services helps with: career relevant courses, contacts to local companies and a job fair. The abilities you will develop throughout your studies will ensure you gain important skills that are valued highly by future employers.
The International Office provides guidance and counselling to both German and international students.
The Language Centre at the Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences opened in the winter semester 2001/2002 with the intention of expanding the foreign language program The main focus of the Language Centre is on teaching oral ability and listening comprehension skills. German is offered as a Foreign Language course along with French, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech and Russian are taught.
Deggendorf University is proud of its excellent library. Computer desks allow individual, multimedia learning and study. The library team is eager to help both university members as well as outside visitors in a friendly and competent manner.
The Computer Facilities in the various University departments have state-of-the-art equipment. Internet-access and design programmes are, available, as well as ISDN or modems which allow easy access from home and on campus.
The Student Services Unit is responsible for all food and drinks in the Mensa (the dining hall) and the Cafeteria. Information on the Student Hall can be found on: www.deggendorf-studentenviertel.de.
Fachhochschule
A Fachhochschule or University of Applied Sciences is a German type of tertiary education institution, sometimes specialized in certain topical areas . Fachhochschulen were founded in Germany and later adopted by Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Greece...
in Lower Bavaria
Lower Bavaria
Lower Bavaria is one of the seven administrative regions of Bavaria, Germany, located in the east of the state.- Geography :Lower Bavaria is subdivided into two regions - Landshut and Donau-Wald. Recent election results mark it as the most conservative part of Germany, generally giving huge...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, which places high value on practical and international experience. Apart from its undergraduate and graduate courses the UAS Deggendorf offers further education on university – level.
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| Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences | |
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| President: | Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Reinhard Höpfl |
| Year of foundation: | 1994 |
| Location: | Deggendorf Deggendorf Deggendorf is a town in Bavaria, capital of the district Deggendorf.The earliest traces of settlement in the area are found near the Danube, about 8,000 years ago. Both Bronze Age and Celtic era archeological finds indicate continuous habitation through the years... (Bavaria) |
| Undergraduate courses: | 8 |
| Graduate courses: | 5 |
| Professors: | 70 |
| Visiting lecturers: | 150 |
| Employees: | 190 |
| Students: | 4700 (WS11/12) |
| Proportion of women: | 29,6% |
| Address: | Edlmaierstr. 6 + 8 94469 Deggendorf |
| Website: | www.fh-deggendorf.de |
Ranking
The Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences continually achieves outstanding results in germanwide university rankingRanking
A ranking is a relationship between a set of items such that, for any two items, the first is either 'ranked higher than', 'ranked lower than' or 'ranked equal to' the second....
s.
Business magazine "Karriere":
Germany’s second best University of Applied Sciences in
- Business administration
- Engineer Studies
Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung (CHE)- University Ranking
Outstanding results in
- Civil Engineering
- Business Administration
- Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Science for Business
Der Arbeitskreis Personalmarketing (dapm)
Tested were social and practical competences and international orientation among 100 Bachelor - programs in Germany. The bachelor degree course International Management offered in Deggendorf was given a top score with three out of three possible stars and was among the best Bachelor programs in Germany.
International orientation
Several universities from the following countries are cooperating with Deggendorf University of Applies Sciences:
Australia
Australia
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, Belgium
Belgium
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, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, China
China
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and Hong Kong
Hong Kong
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, Cyprus
Cyprus
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, Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
, Denmark
Denmark
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, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, France
France
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, Greece
Greece
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, Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
, Hungary
Hungary
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, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
, Italy
Italy
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, Lithuania
Lithuania
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, Mexico
Mexico
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, Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, Norway
Norway
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, Austria
Austria
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, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
, Portugal
Portugal
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, Romania
Romania
Romania is a country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe, on the Lower Danube, within and outside the Carpathian arch, bordering on the Black Sea...
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
, Slovakia
Slovakia
The Slovak Republic is a landlocked state in Central Europe. It has a population of over five million and an area of about . Slovakia is bordered by the Czech Republic and Austria to the west, Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east and Hungary to the south...
, Spain
Spain
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, South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, Turkey
Turkey
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, USA
Undergraduate Courses of Study
- Applied Computing/Computer Science for Engineering Applications
- Business Administration
- International Management
- Computer Science for Business
- Civil and Construction Engineering
- Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
- Media Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering and Management
- Mechatronics
- Tourism Management
Faculty of Business Administration
The Department of Business Administration is the largest at the Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences. There are three degree programmes: Business Administration, International Management and Computer Science for Business.Business Administration
This course prepares students to broad scope of tasks. Business economist work in many different areas such as Marketing, Controlling, Finance, Human Resourcs and Production in diverse economic sectors. (German)International Management
As a response to globalization the degree course International Management was created in the winter term 2003. This course, totally conducted in English, provides its participants with the practical business knowledge and soft skills necessary for management career in an internationally oriented company. (English)Computer Science for Business
This courses combines Business Administration and Informatics. It is also taught as a virtual IT - course. (German)zz
Civil and Construction Engineering
The Department of Civil and Construction Engineering places a special emphasis on the fields of Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering Law, Contract Procedures and Management. Special attention is also concentrated on the use of new media and computer technology. Certain facilities are used for research and technical development in active cooperation with regional industry. (German)Media Technology
Media Technology has developed into one of the most popular fields of study within a very short period of time at the Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences. Basic theoretical knowledge in the areas of Printing, TV/Film, Radio and New Media as well as special topics dealing with media in design, technology and informatics is taught in lectures and courses. This information is implemented in practically oriented lab projects. (German)Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering students gain thorough, special knowledge and learn to study independently as well as to work in groups on projects, which further good communication skills and cooperation. Numerous research and cooperative projects with industries allow the students to gain the necessary practical experience. English courses and internships in foreign countries prepare students to work internationally. (German)Mechatronics
The melting of the three majors, Electrical Engineering, Informatics and Mechanical Engineering, into one field of Mechatronics is creating excellent career prospects for graduates in this area. In the area of teaching, the University of Applied Sciences places great value on solid background training in mathematics and physics. The intensive use of mathematic software tools is maintained throughout the entire course of studies. (German)Graduate courses of Study
The Master programmes concentrate on personnel development of the participants and on transferring theoretical inputs back into the participants’ own job situation based on state of the art academic knowledge and methods.- Master of Business Administration – Health care - management
- Master of Business Administration – Management
- Master of Business Administration – Human resource – & organisation - development
- Master of Business Administration – Enterprise foundation and leadership
- Master of Business Administration – IT Management and Information Systems
Master of Business Administration – Health Care Management
The MBA in Health Care Management is a 3-semester part-time (Friday, Saturday) program designed to provide training of management skills needed for the variety of daily tasks and roles that are demanded in today's health care environment. The MBA/HCM specialization is based upon courses in health care performance improvement, health care finance, controlling, quality and data base management, health care project and strategic management.Research
The Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences has developed interdisciplinary profiles for application - oriented research.Scientific results are further developed to marketable products, methods and services.
Research at the UAS Deggendorf mainly concentrates on technical, business and organisational problems of smaller and medium - sized companies.
- Profile 1: optical technologies, measurement engineering and production
- Profile 2: informatics, communication and media
- Profile 3: microelectronics, micro - systems - engineering and nanotechnology
- Profile 4: materials
- Profile 5: water and environmen
- Profile 6: e-learning and e-business
- Profile 7: strategy, controlling, processes and organisation
Facilities
- Career Centre
- International Office
- Language Centre
- Library
- Computer Facilities
- Student Services
- University - sports
The Career Centre with a variety of supporting services helps with: career relevant courses, contacts to local companies and a job fair. The abilities you will develop throughout your studies will ensure you gain important skills that are valued highly by future employers.
The International Office provides guidance and counselling to both German and international students.
The Language Centre at the Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences opened in the winter semester 2001/2002 with the intention of expanding the foreign language program The main focus of the Language Centre is on teaching oral ability and listening comprehension skills. German is offered as a Foreign Language course along with French, Spanish, Portuguese, Czech and Russian are taught.
Deggendorf University is proud of its excellent library. Computer desks allow individual, multimedia learning and study. The library team is eager to help both university members as well as outside visitors in a friendly and competent manner.
The Computer Facilities in the various University departments have state-of-the-art equipment. Internet-access and design programmes are, available, as well as ISDN or modems which allow easy access from home and on campus.
The Student Services Unit is responsible for all food and drinks in the Mensa (the dining hall) and the Cafeteria. Information on the Student Hall can be found on: www.deggendorf-studentenviertel.de.
Outlook
To meet the requirement of the economy the University of Applied Sciences has created new degrees courses of study (International Management, Computer Science for Business, Media Technology, Mechatronics). In the course of the Bologna Process all study degrees will be changed to Bachelor/ Master.External links
- Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences
- Further Education at the Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences
- Centrum für Hochschulentwicklung (CHE) Ranking