The German higher education landscape is supported by two pillars: public universities and universities of applied sciences (FHs). Together, they have approximately 2.8 million students, with universities of applied sciences… [more]
Find the right degree program in just a few clicks: Choosing the right degree program is one of the most important decisions young people make in their lives. To help… [more]
Whether it’s the daily struggle with recycling, your favorite spot on campus, or just the usual college craziness—sometimes a meme says more than a thousand words. That’s exactly why Hof… [more]
The student café "Zur Auszeit" has been open in Hof's Karolinenstraße since the end of 2023. To support this great commitment and keep you up to date on the many events on site, you can now always find an up-to-date program overview in the "campuls-digital" - enjoy your visit! [more]
What is currently considered a problem in ponds could become a valuable raw material for agriculture in the future: In the cross-border research project “Teichkreis,” Dr. Harvey Harbach and his… [more]
published: 18.08.2026
Service anniversaries are a special occasion to honor those who have enriched the university with their dedication over many years. Today, the university congratulates Professors Dietmar Wolff and Michael Rauch on their 40th and 25th service anniversaries, respectively, and extends its heartfelt thanks to them for their significant contributions to the university’s successful development. [more]
published: 07.08.2026
How can valuable nutrients from agriculture be put to better use? The ReKorD research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is addressing this question. The goal is to convert waste products from animal husbandry into high-quality fertilizers, thereby closing regional nutrient cycles. The project aims to make agriculture less dependent on mineral fertilizers while also conserving resources. [more]
published: 05.08.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences is participating as a partner in the conference “Young Lawyers along the Danube,” which will take place from November 16 to 18, 2026, at Széchenyi István University in Győr, Hungary. The goal of the conference is to bring together young lawyers from Germany, Austria, and Hungary to discuss current legal issues in a European context from a comparative law perspective. [more]
published: 03.08.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences has been a member of the BayWISS Joint Graduate College for Economics and Business since 2024, thereby strengthening its connections within the Bavarian academic system. [more]
published: 31.07.2026
Wood in cars doesn’t just look high-quality—in the future, it could also respond to touch. Through the WoodTouch research and development project, academia and industry are collaborating to develop innovative… [more]
published: 29.07.2026
The 2026 Southwest Thuringia Startup Idea Competition demonstrated just how diverse and innovative the region’s startup scene is. This year, 32 business ideas were presented—ranging from creative and social concepts… [more]
published: 23.07.2026
Once again this year, the participants in the “Practical Beekeeping” course at Hof University were able to reap the rewards of their dedicated work. On campus, the honey collected by… [more]
published: 22.07.2026
How can prospective students be better engaged? How can a culture of entrepreneurship be strengthened at a university? And how does a sports club attract new members when its most… [more]
published: 21.07.2026
A little surprise for big summer fun: On Friday, July 24, 2026, Hof University will distribute a total of 500 inflatable water balls at ten outdoor swimming pools in the… [more]
published: 21.07.2026
Three young researchers from the U.S. and India are currently conducting research on sustainable plastic solutions at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio-Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied… [more]
published: 20.07.2026
On July 24 and 25, 2026, Hof University will host the Mobility Design Days 2026 at MOTORWORLD Munich. In ICONS HALL 1 at MOTORWORLD Munich, students from three design programs… [more]
published: 20.07.2026
When the campus enters its break from classes, one of the summer’s biggest highlights kicks off in Hof: From July 24 to August 2, 2026, the Hof Volksfest welcomes visitors… [more]
published: 20.07.2026
“Studying Means 2027: Making Concrete Float!” Does that sound like a major challenge? It’s meant to be—and it’s designed to give students the opportunity to apply their personal skills. An… [more]
published: 20.07.2026
On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, Hof University of Applied Sciences will once again host an Open House for prospective students on the Hof campus from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Prospective students will have the opportunity to learn all about the academic programs, campus life, and the general conditions for studying at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 17.07.2026
In early July, Hof University successfully hosted the event “The Use of ChatGPT & Co. in Engineering and Architecture Firms—Lessons Learned from a Student Project” at Einstein1—the Digital Startup… [more]
published: 15.07.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences is benefiting from the Free State of Bavaria’s major university construction initiative. As announced by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts, renovation… [more]
published: 14.07.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences recently welcomed a special guest: Prof. Dr. Marcus Martin, dean of the Department of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Data Processing at the Technical University of… [more]
published: 14.07.2026
