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
Clothing often quickly becomes disposable: T-shirts for events, general merchandise, or short-term campaigns often end up in the trash after just a few uses. This is particularly frustrating because fossil-based… [more]
published: 25.03.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences has received funding from the City of Bayreuth for a pioneering digitization project: Under the title “3D Digitization of Historical Stage Sets from the Bayreuth… [more]
published: 25.03.2026
A city is planning measures to protect against heavy rainfall. Technically, many options seem feasible. But it quickly becomes clear that this is not just a matter of engineering. Permits… [more]
published: 24.03.2026
We are once again welcoming new professors to the university for the 2026 summer semester - this time at the Faculty of Computer Science. A brief introduction... [more]
published: 24.03.2026
The graduates of Hof University were officially honored at a festive ceremony held over the weekend in the Grand Hall of the Freiheitshalle in Hof. 440 of the 1,000 graduates… [more]
published: 23.03.2026
Over 300 guests from the business, academic, and political communities gathered at the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences for the 14th Upper Franconia IT Forum. [more]
published: 19.03.2026
Extreme weather events such as heavy rain, flooding, or drought are occurring with increasing frequency. To respond effectively, government agencies and infrastructure operators rely on reliable data. This includes hydrometeorological… [more]
published: 18.03.2026
With a total of nearly 3,700 students, including 510 first-year students, Hof University of Applied Sciences has begun the 2026 summer semester. The new students are distributed across the faculties… [more]
published: 17.03.2026
In our occasional series “Success made in Hof,” we’re featuring Ashwanth Krishna Vijay today. The 31-year-old from Coimbatore, India, studied in the Master of Business Administration program at Hof University… [more]
published: 17.03.2026
Through the “Change it!-Stud” program, Hof University of Applied Sciences offers students a continuous opportunity to contribute their ideas directly to the university’s further development. The goal is to gather… [more]
published: 16.03.2026
What courses are available – and which one is right for me? – If you are looking for answers to these and many other questions, the Hof Study Fair is… [more]
published: 13.03.2026
On February 13, 2026, I was invited to the award ceremony of the kbo Innovation Award Mental Health/Social Psychiatry in Munich. My bachelor thesis entitled "Social media use, social comparison and self-esteem: a study of adolescents and young adults" was awarded second place in the bachelor thesis category. [more]
published: 09.03.2026
Global energy demand continues to rise, while at the same time the amount of waste from industry and households is still growing. Biogenic residues and plastic waste in particular often… [more]
published: 05.03.2026
As part of a practical project, students at Hof University’s Münchberg campus digitally recorded the air quality in seminar rooms and offices and translated it into innovative, interactive applications. The… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
The Institute for Circular Economy at Bio:Polymere (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences held its fourth symposium on February 24 and 25 under the motto “Bioplastics – Approaches for… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
What does a face reveal about the person behind it? Can eyes, foreheads, or wrinkles tell us more than words—or is it all just a game of old myths? Dr. [more]
published: 04.03.2026
Change at “inwa”: On March 1, 2026, Dr. Harvey Harbach took over the position of deputy director of the institute. Together with institute director Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, he will play… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
Migraine is one of the most common disorders in young to middle-aged adults and often leads to a significant impairment in quality of life. Despite good treatment options, patients in… [more]
published: 02.03.2026
