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… [mehr]
24.08.2026Find 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… [mehr]
29.07.2026Whether 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… [mehr]
22.07.2026The 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! [mehr]
12.03.2026
Grab a story, read it aloud, inspire children. This is the idea behind the nationwide Read Aloud Day, which has been held annually since 2004. This year, students of business psychology once again took part in the Reading Aloud Day organized by the Reading Foundation on 15 November and offered children aged 3-6 a varied programme in the student café "Zur Auszeit". [more]
published: 19.11.2024
Bayernwerk AG is awarding the Bavarian Culture Prize for the 20th time in a row. In the art category, the prize is awarded to renowned artists from the Free State of Bavaria. Daniel Herrmann, a graduate of Hof University of Applied Sciences, is also among the winners in the science category. [more]
published: 15.11.2024
The Institute Colloquium at Hof University was established five years ago with the aim of improving networking between the research institutes at Hof University and promoting scientific exchange. This year's new edition was all about sustainability, innovation and the transfer of knowledge into practice. [more]
published: 14.11.2024
A packed Audimax and an eager audience awaited Marcus Görner, engineer and future thinker, on October 23, 2024 for his lecture "The Fusion of Creativity and Technology - AI as a Partner in the Design Process". Organized by the Bachelor's degree course in Design & Mobility, the evening was dedicated to the presentation of modern AI tools in design and engineering - a topic that is becoming increasingly important in the industry. [more]
published: 06.11.2024
Master's student Saeid Khoobdel took part in a Math Olympics out of personal interest. The aim was not to solve mathematical problems, but to train an AI to solve problems. The team delivered impressive results. [more]
published: 04.11.2024
Science, research, business practice - this unique triad is the focus of the 37th Hof Nonwovens Days, one of the largest specialist congresses in Europe. On November 6 and 7, 2024, 22 specialist lectures are on the program. Over 360 participants from companies and institutes from 10 countries are expected to attend. 77 companies and institutes will be presenting innovative products and forward-looking ideas in the exhibition area. [more]
published: 04.11.2024
In October 2024, part of Prof. Dr. Florian Adamsky's System and Network Security research group attended an IT security conference in the USA. It was the 31st ACM Conference on Computer and Communications Security (CCS) in Salt Lake City. Prof. Dr. Florian Adamsky works at the Institute for Information Systems and is a specialist in the field of IT security. [more]
published: 01.11.2024
The last city lecture in Selb was an exciting event. Dr. Markus Finn, former lawyer and Professor of Law in Healthcare at Hof University of Applied Sciences since 2013, explored the question of who decides when, for example, a 15-year-old is vaccinated against Covid. What does the law say if parents disagree about their child's Covid vaccination? Covid was just one example among many. The evening with around twenty guests dealt with the extent to which adolescents are capable of giving consent themselves and then parental consent is not necessarily required for an operation. [more]
published: 29.10.2024
On October 18, female students from Hof University of Applied Sciences made their way to the "herCAREER" trade fair in Munich. The bus, organized by the Women's Representative team, offered participants the opportunity to make valuable contacts at Europe's largest career fair for women and find out about career opportunities in a wide range of professions. [more]
published: 29.10.2024
The fourth edition of the Hof Water Symposium, which is organized by the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (inwa), was held online this year. The topic of the event, which was attended by 30 experts from industry, municipalities, specialist authorities and research, was safeguarding water resources in times of drought. [more]
published: 29.10.2024
Would you like to get to know Hof University of Applied Sciences, its locations and the courses on offer? Then visit us on Campus Day on Wednesday, 20.11.2024 at our Hof, Münchberg and Kronach campuses and get a taste of studying at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The Student Recruiting team, lecturers and students from the higher semesters will be on hand to answer questions and help prospective students choose the right degree course. [more]
published: 28.10.2024
Students on the Innovative Healthcare course at the Kronach campus had the opportunity to deal with a particularly relevant topic: Health promotion in and for old age. Hanna Wagner from the Arbeiter- und Samariter Bund Dresden spoke on the topic of "Gerontology and prevention". [more]
published: 25.10.2024
Which plastics does the future belong to? The third and final city lecture in Selb explores this question. Speaker Prof. Dr. Michael Nase will explain the current state of affairs. [more]
published: 24.10.2024
The Federal Cabinet has adopted a skilled labor strategy for India. In the government paper, both Hof University of Applied Sciences and the Bavarian-Indian Center for Business and Universities (BayIND), which is based at Hof University of Applied Sciences, are named as outstanding practical examples. [more]
published: 23.10.2024
After last year's award for Friederike Oehler for her work in the "Digital Storytelling" seminar, professors Norbert Diedrich, Claudia Muth and Michael Zöllner are delighted to announce that this year the university has four winners of the Annual Multimedia Digital Talents Award 2025. Out of a total of 17 award-winning student projects, four prizes went to Hof University of Applied Sciences - a great success for the Bachelor's degree course in Communication Design (KD) at the Münchberg campus. [more]
published: 22.10.2024
The aim of a new research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is to link public mobility services in the best possible way and thus improve them for users in the future. Together with the Technical University of Munich and industry partners, the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) aims to create innovative digital tools for transport planning. [more]
published: 22.10.2024
In mid-September 2024, the 35th ACM Hypertext Conference took place under the motto "Creative Intelligence". Lisa Eidloth, research assistant at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys), reports on her experiences in Poznań, Poland. [more]
published: 17.10.2024
In the "Change it!-Stud" program, students can submit specific suggestions for improvement and participate directly in change management at our university. Another suggestion from this program has now been awarded a prize and is currently being implemented. [more]
published: 17.10.2024
