Offenburg University of Applied Sciences: Courses, Admission, Cost

The University of Applied Sciences Offenburg is one of the well-recognized educational institutions in the southern Upper Rhine area. It has its head office located in Offenburg and a branch in a German University called Gengenbach. In the year 1964, it was established as a state engineering school. In the 1990s, new study programs were developed in the field of media along with master’s level programs with an international approach. Around 4500 students are enrolled in various programs of technology, business and media at the sites in Offenburg and Gengenbach both. The institution offers an interdisciplinary range of subjects including medical and information technology, business administration and industrial engineering, mechanical and process engineering, electrical engineering and media and information.

It has been ranked several times in the top group by the Center for University Development (CHE) for masters in electrical engineering/information technology and mechanical engineering. The main campus of the university is located on the edge of the town of Offenburg. A variety of housing options are offered by the Offenburg housing market and 3 student residences for every taste and budget. The Departments of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Process Engineering along with media and information science are located on this campus. On the university's campus of Gengenbach, lies the office of the Faculty of Business Management and Industrial Engineering. The Gengenbach building is considered one of the most beautiful university buildings across the region.

There are several undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the university to students. Some of the bachelor's level courses include Electrical Engineering, Energy and Environment, Computer Sciences and Life Sciences and Sustainability. For the students planning to enroll themselves for the master’s level courses of the university, they can seek admission in courses like Business Management, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Media and Communication along with several others. The campus of the institution is well-equipped with all requisites needed for a conducive learning environment. Also, several internships and workshops are organized by the career center of the university to prepare students for better employment opportunities. Additionally, there are scholarship opportunities offered by the university for its students.

Apart from being known for featuring a healthy and interactive learning environment, it is also famed for its wide alumni network. The university provides all alumni with a platform for forging new relationships, maintaining contacts and exchanging information. Former students from the graduate school of the university form a worldwide network of contacts. Its alumni network is constituted by people from all across the world.