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
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
The Kronach university campus celebrated its tenth anniversary with a special event on the Lucas Cranach Campus (LCC). Representatives from academia, politics, business, and civil society gathered at the Kühnlenzpassage… [more]
published: 03.07.2026
With the unveiling of its new race car, the Apollo, the student initiative HofSpannung Motorsport e.V. reached an important milestone on June 11, 2026. At the official rollout, the team presented the vehicle that the students had been developing over the past two years. [more]
published: 23.06.2026
Neuenhauser Automation, based in Naila in the Hof district, is supporting Hof University of Applied Sciences with a high-quality in-kind donation for teaching and research: The company is providing the university with a Mitsubishi RV-5AS-D collaborative industrial robot, complete with a controller, handheld terminal, and pneumatic gripper. [more]
published: 16.06.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences has recently been recognized once again as a “Fairtrade University.” Essentially, this title signifies that Hof University of Applied Sciences is actively committed to fair… [more]
published: 16.04.2026
Once again, Hof University of Applied Sciences is delighted to receive a generous donation from VR Bank Bayreuth-Hof eG: as in previous years, the regional bank presented the educational institution with a symbolic donation cheque for 5,000 euros. This time, the amount will be used to purchase a so-called "Crockmeter". [more]
published: 30.01.2026
Under the motto "Strong into the New Year", the university family met after the Christmas break for a joint event to kick off the new year and start a successful 2026 with fresh ideas and a good mood. To the picture gallery... [more]
published: 20.01.2026
In November 2025, Christine Semm, an employee from the Facility Management department, retired after more than 30 years at the university. Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann and Chancellor Ute Coenen thanked Christine Semm for all her years of collaboration and commitment. [more]
published: 02.12.2025
Congratulations on your service anniversary! Hof University of Applied Sciences says thank you!
Prof. Dr. Beatrix Weber and Prof. Dr. Jens Beck, two long-standing members of the university, were personally honored for their 25 years of public service by our President Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann honored them personally. [more]
published: 30.10.2025
The Upper Franconian organic specialist retailer dennree is further expanding its long-standing partnership with Hof University of Applied Sciences, thereby sending out a strong signal for the promotion of young talent. For several years now, the company has been supporting particularly high-achieving students with two annual Germany Scholarships.
A current highlight of this trusting collaboration is the sponsorship of lecture hall A 013, which has now been officially handed over as part of an inauguration ceremony. [more]
published: 05.08.2025
As part of the general meeting of the Society of Friends and Supporters of Hof University of Applied Sciences, this time the focus was on special personalities in addition to information on the development of the university: four deserving members of the Society of Friends and Supporters, Dr. Dorothee Strunz, Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler, Ute Coenen and Jürgen Handke, were honored for their many years of commitment. [more]
published: 02.07.2025
The current President of Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann, will remain at the helm of the Upper Franconian educational institution for another year. He was confirmed today by the University Council of Hof University of Applied Sciences for a further six-year term of office. [more]
published: 27.06.2025
Marc Lehmann's current doctoral thesis deals with the question of how the digitalization of administrative processes in the building permit procedure can be legally structured and promoted. He is currently writing his doctoral thesis as part of a cooperative doctorate between Hof University of Applied Sciences and the University of Regensburg. [more]
published: 23.04.2025
During the visit, fundamental opportunities for cooperation were discussed against the background of the New Education Policy (NEP) in India. [more]
published: 20.01.2025
VR Bank Bayreuth-Hof has been committed to Hof University of Applied Sciences for many years and thus to the educational prospects in the region.
The donation from 2024 in the amount of €5,000 from the net proceeds of profit savings will flow proportionally into two innovative and forward-looking projects at the university. [more]
published: 07.01.2025
Today, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, the Bavarian universities of applied sciences start the winter semester and Hof University of Applied Sciences is celebrating an anniversary: Exactly 30 years ago, the first lectures in business administration took place at the newly founded university in the 1994/95 winter semester!
Today, we are welcoming around 1,000 first-year students to Hof Campus as part of our induction days for the winter semester 2024/25. Students in the higher semesters will start their courses on Monday, 07.10.2024. [more]
published: 01.10.2024
With the presentation of the corresponding certificate, Prof. Dr. Ronald Hechtfischer has now been bid farewell by University President Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann. Born in Hof, he had held the Chair of Corporate Management in the Faculty of Engineering since 1998. He was also the founding chairman of the university's alumni association for many years. [more]
published: 30.08.2024
