University of Applied Sciences Wedel

You have almost finished high school but you still don't know what to do afterwards? Studying at the University of Applied Sciences of Wedel means laying the foundation of a brilliant career! For the last 40 years, our private university, one of the oldest academic institutions in Germany, has guaranteed the highest quality in teaching and science. Our graduates benefit from this excellent reputation since most of them already have signed a job contract by the time they have finished their studies.

We offer seven different international bachelor's programmes in the fields of business, computer science and engineering. In these programmes, our students are well prepared for the business world through a combination of profound knowledge and practical experience.

Do you want more? On top of each bachelor's programme, you can continue you studies with a master's programme. After graduating as a master, you have the opportunity to write a Ph.D. thesis.

Studying at the University of Applied Sciences of Wedel, you profit from the close contacts to industry which are maintained by the Wedeler Hochschulbund e. V. (WHB)", the development association of our university. More than 100 well-known companies such as Opodo Ltd., comdirect bank AG and EADS Deutschland GmbH, are members. The WHB supports students with loans and scholarships and also provides teaching material.

While studying, you also have the opportunity to spend one semester at one of 30 partner universities around the globe. Regardless of whether you would like to go "down under" at the Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia, or if you want to study at the Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences in Finland for six months, we give you the opportunity.

The University of Applied Sciences, Wedel, is a well-known, private university with 1.000 students being enrolled. The institution is located in the north of Germany. Originally, the university was founded in 1948 as Physikalisch- Technische Lehranstalt, a higher educational institution teaching students to become assistants in the field of physics. In 1969, this institution became a university of applied sciences.

In the last five decades, it has introduced a wide range of academic programmes including four different types of computer science, industrial engineering and business administration in 2003. The University of Applied Sciences, Wedel, was among the first universities in Germany to react to the growing globalisation of engineering and business activities. As a result it introduced an integrated semester abroad in 1991. Ever since, cooperation contracts have been signed with universities in Europe, South Africa, the United States of America, Australia and New Zealand.

In today`s society, in which technologies become more pervasive in ever shorter periods of time, a future-oriented education is more necessary than ever. An education must establish skills which remain viable in the face of technological advance - skills which facilitate the absorption of new knowledge. This demands a broadly based course of studies in which the acquisition of universal, enduring principles and methods of problem - solving, as well as their practical application, play a central role.

The University of Applied Sciences, Wedel, consistently picks up current developments in the economy and integrates these new standards into the curriculum. Due to the excellent quality of our academic programmes, our graduates find jobs easily.

Wedel has maintained its present standards for more than fifty years. Laboratories and computer centres, the dedication to first class lecturers, close cooperation with trade and industry and pleasant work and study environment are all factors contributing to its success. The curriculum encourages initiative and creativity, posing numerous exercises for the student in practical application, projects, case studies and seminar activities as well as 'real world' research and development tasks.

The University of Applied Sciences, Wedel, maintains close connections to multinational companies. These are established through internships, dissertations and development projects help. After graduating, students are often employed in the company with which they have already written their dissertation or where they have done an “internship”.

The bachelor programme business administration has an advisory committee with representatives from renowned enterprises to ensure that the curriculum is in line with current and future developments in industry. Furthermore, business forums and fairs are regularly held to foster communication, to share new ideas and to help students meet potential employers. The university regularly offers seminars and invites managers, who give lectures on current topics.

Alumni networking is essential for the University of Applied Sciences, Wedel. Therefore, the Alumni Association “Wedeler Hochschulbund e.V. für die Freunde und Förderer der FH Wedel” was founded in 1981.

Companies like recruiting graduates from the University of Applied Sciences, Wedel because they are known for their sound education as well as their “soft skills”, in particular their ability to work independently. 75% of the them have already signed a job contract by the time they have finished their studies.

FH Wedel offers a study programme for IT Engineering starting twice a year (April and October). The programme offers a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree followed by an optional Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree. The bachelor's course is scheduled for 7 semesters and the subsequent master's course for 3 semesters. The university campus is located at the western periphery of Hamburg. Being part of the metropolitan area of Hamburg and connected to its urban train and bus system, Wedel belongs to the Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein, a centre of wind energy production.

The metropolitan area of Hamburg is one of the wealthiest regions of Germany with a high per-capita income and a low unemployment rate. The costs of living are lower than in other regions with a comparable standard which are mainly located in Southern Germany.

FH Wedel is a small private university with a long tradition and broad competence in technical sciences. Unlike public German universities, we have to charge a moderate tuition fee (see table for the study programme). In return, our students get a very individual support and are brought to an academic level that is high above average. It is our policy not only to issue titles, but rather provide sustainable knowledge. This is why FH Wedel has got an excellent reputation with the adjacent companies. We are in tight cooperation with companies, because it is our main goal to place our students into excellent jobs.