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
Long before the event began, it was clear that the topic had struck a chord: the event was fully booked after just three weeks! More than 60 attendees came to the university’s 13th public lecture at the student café “Zur Auszeit,” which was titled “Knowledge, Thought, Speech: How to Discover the Truth Between the Lines.” [more]
published: 16.06.2026
How do you develop solutions to challenges that are so complex that no single discipline can tackle them on its own? This is exactly where StartUpLab’s Ideation Week comes in. Once a year, students from a wide variety of disciplines come together to work collaboratively on real-world challenges. This year’s theme: climate-resilient cities. [more]
published: 15.06.2026
Since 2020, the “Forschende Hochschule Hof” podcast has been bringing science to places where it is rarely so accessible: right into your ears. Launched as a “trial balloon,” the format has established itself—with 50 episodes to date, fascinating guests, and insights into research that too often remains behind closed lab doors. To mark the series’ anniversary, we speak with its initiator, Anne-Christine Habbel, Head of Research Marketing, about the podcast’s concept, development, and impact. [more]
published: 12.06.2026
How can digital technologies help make wastewater treatment in rural areas more reliable, efficient, and sustainable? This is the focus of an exciting new research project at the Institute for… [more]
published: 09.06.2026
Hof University has joined the Kazakh-German Institute for Sustainable Engineering (KINI) at the German-Kazakh University (DKU), located on the campus of Yessenov University in Aktau, Kazakhstan, as its third… [more]
published: 08.06.2026
A special anniversary brought numerous former students back to the Münchberg campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences in early May: the Ferra Floris Women’s Textile and Technical Society celebrated… [more]
published: 08.06.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences and the Mittelfranken District Hospitals have signed a cooperation agreement to promote nursing care and the academic development of the nursing profession in a sustainable… [more]
published: 08.06.2026
A joint research project by the Wieselburg Campus of the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Hof University of Applied Sciences, and the company Groz-Beckert shows that even horsehair—which has… [more]
published: 08.06.2026
At the end of May 2026, the university successfully completed the recertification of its environmental management system under ISO 14001 and, for the first time, the certification of its energy… [more]
published: 08.06.2026
With the “Resource Efficiency and Digitalization” (REDIG) doctoral center, a research network has been established in Bavaria that opens up new opportunities for doctoral studies at the participating universities of… [more]
published: 05.06.2026
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Prof. Dr. Christoph Ann, a legal scholar and professor of intellectual property law at the Technical University of Munich, will give a guest lecture from… [more]
published: 05.06.2026
Entrepreneurial thinking, a thirst for innovation, and the question “What if…?” have become an integral part of Hof University’s DNA. The StartUpLab serves as the central hub for anyone… [more]
published: 29.05.2026
The demands placed on professionals and managers in the fields of data protection, compliance, IT security, and law are constantly increasing. At the same time, there is a growing need… [more]
published: 29.05.2026
How can we support students so they can thrive in a complex, digital, and sustainability-oriented professional world? The “KoSMOs” project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is addressing this question. [more]
published: 28.05.2026
Prospective students can find out more about studying, applying and portfolio requirements for the Bachelor's degree course in Communication Design at Hof University of Applied Sciences (Münchberg campus) on June 3, 2026. The portfolio consultation will take place from 16:00 to 17:00 at the Münchberg campus and online via Zoom. [more]
published: 28.05.2026
The new project “EnerTECH – Knowledge Transfer for Future Technologies” kicked off at Hof University of Applied Sciences with a well-attended launch event. The goal of the project, initially planned… [more]
published: 27.05.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences is launching a new research project at the Hof Skatepark to analyze the biomechanics of skating on pump tracks. The goal is to use artificial… [more]
published: 26.05.2026
At the "Days of Teaching & Learning" (TdLL) at the university at the end of April, the focus was on the further development of university teaching. The starting point was specifically the students' perspectives, which were collected in advance by means of surveys and in a workshop. These questions on transparency, examination fairness and participation were then discussed together in an open dialog between teaching staff and students. [more]
published: 26.05.2026
