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
Around 15% of academic staff at Hof University of Applied Sciences are of international origin. Some of them have even been here since their studies and sometimes stay much longer - usually when they find a job. We spoke to Gowtham Buvalli Chikkathammaiah from India to find out what brought him to Hof a few years ago. [more]
published: 12.01.2024
It is important to us that you can easily reach Hof University of Applied Sciences at any time - even without a car. We would like to inform you about the travel times of public transportation at Hof. After the city and district of Hof joined the VGN (Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg) network, the following routes and travel times are currently available... [more]
published: 10.01.2024
People are usually at the center of everything we do. But there are also important supporters who help employees and scientists with their work: The machines at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 09.01.2024
Sustainability is also becoming increasingly important in teaching, especially in the context of education for sustainable development. Teaching methods such as simulation games, project-based and collaborative learning are increasingly being used to convey the complexity of sustainability. [more]
published: 09.01.2024
Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to a New Year's Lecture for the first time. Carsten Stark, Professor of Economic and Organizational Sociology, will provide an entertaining introduction to the new year and speak on the topic of "Civil religiosity in liberal societies?". [more]
published: 08.01.2024
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. Thanks to a donation of EUR 5,000 from the net proceeds of the profit savings, research at the new Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa) can now be expanded. [more]
published: 21.12.2023
Students on the Innovative Healthcare course at the Lucas Cranach Campus in Kronach recently received exciting insights into key topics such as the labour market, medical technology, digitalization and IT in the healthcare sector. [more]
published: 19.12.2023
Hof University of Applied Sciences wants to take the next step in its internationalization strategy and is once again putting out feelers. The destination of a round trip: Central and South America. [more]
published: 15.12.2023
How can you bypass security measures? And how can you protect yourself from online attacks? [more]
published: 15.12.2023
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the development of ideas and prototypes. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. Today, in our sixth episode, we present the "Kat-Energy" team. [more]
published: 11.12.2023
Back in October, the International Department of the Bildungswerk der Bayerische Wirtschaft (bbw) gGmbH organized a specialist seminar. An 18-strong delegation from Mongolia therefore spent an exciting week in Bavaria on the topic of sustainable urban development and also came to Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 11.12.2023
Once a semester, the student representatives and many helpers transform Hof University of Applied Sciences into a disco with several dance floors. We are already looking forward to the next party with you! [more]
published: 11.12.2023
Hof University of Applied Sciences honored the top 10% of Bachelor's and Master's students in their respective faculties at a ceremony at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys). The so-called "dean's list" includes students who have performed particularly well in their studies to date. [more]
published: 08.12.2023
The two-year project at the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) has exceeded its objectives. At the closing event, the project team was particularly pleased with the networking effects and new project plans that resulted from the training series. [more]
published: 06.12.2023
How do I become a professor at a university of applied sciences? What requirements do I have to fulfill and how do the application and appointment procedures work? What will my future working life look like? On Tuesday, 28.11.2023, the "Go2Hof4ever" project team invited interested parties from universities and industry to the "Professorship as a career goal" information event at the Digital Start-up Center. [more]
published: 04.12.2023
"The method is about first understanding a problem very well, learning and finding out as much as possible about it and then working on the solution," says Prof. Dr. Oliver Mauroner. This refers to design thinking, an innovation method that is based on the way designers work and is open-ended. [more]
published: 01.12.2023
Hof University of Applied Sciences invites all students and employees to register for a bone marrow donation with the German Bone Marrow Donor Center DKMS. It's quick to do and can save lives. This is made possible by a typing campaign on 6 December. [more]
published: 30.11.2023
With the "Annual Multimedia Award 2024", one of the most important prizes for young digital talent goes to a student at Hof University of Applied Sciences this year. [more]
published: 29.11.2023
