The engineering degree programs at Hof University of Applied Sciences have achieved a remarkably good result in the new CHE Ranking 2025. In numerous categories, they are among the top group nationwide, underlining the high quality of the courses on offer. The Bachelor’s degree course in Engineering Sciences with specializations in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Materials Engineering, the Bachelor’s degree course in Innovative Textiles and the Master’s degree courses in Sustainable Textiles, Mechanical Engineering and Composite Materials were evaluated. The CHE University Ranking is the most comprehensive and one of the most renowned university rankings in the German-speaking world.
The strong practical orientation of the degree programs was particularly emphasized. In the category “Contact with professional practice”, the Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering and Electrical Engineering degree programs, among others, achieved top scores. The Faculty of Engineering also impressed with its support at the beginning of the course, with a rating that places Hof University of Applied Sciences in the top group nationwide.
Students praise organization, support and facilities
In the survey, students expressed above-average satisfaction with their study situation. The organization of their studies was given an outstanding score of 4.6 out of 5. Supervision by lecturers (4.2), general support during studies (4.3), examination organization (4.1) and library facilities (4.5) were also rated very positively. Particularly pleasing is the assessment of support for stays abroad, which was also above average at 4.5 points. Digital elements in the degree course and the quality of the learning and working spaces also received very solid scores of 4.0 and 4.2 points respectively.
Thanks to the team
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anke Müller, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, is delighted with the result:
This success is first and foremost a credit to our dedicated faculty and the central service facilities at our university, who work hard every day to ensure the quality of our degree programs. I would therefore like to thank everyone involved for their outstanding commitment and the work they do for our students.”
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Anke Müller
She continued: “These results confirm our strategy of offering practice-oriented and supportive degree programs that give our students the best possible start to their careers. We will continue to strive to continuously improve our degree programs and provide our students with the best possible support.”
President Lehmann: “Great success for the faculty”
University President Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann also praised the university’s performance:
The CHE ranking once again confirms the performance and future orientation of our Faculty of Engineering. It shows that we are on the right track – with a clear focus on practical relevance, quality and excellent support for our students. I congratulate the faculty on this great success!”
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann
CHE ranking as a decision-making aid for prospective students
The CHE University Ranking is the most comprehensive and renowned university ranking in the German-speaking world. It is published annually in the ZEIT Study Guide and is primarily aimed at prospective students who want to get an idea of the study conditions at German universities based on objective data and subjective assessments. Each year, only some of the subjects are re-evaluated – in 2025, the focus was on engineering degree courses. The ranking takes into account both statistical indicators and students’ assessments of course content, courses offered, supervision, facilities and practical relevance.
