Universities of applied sciences were established in the 1960s to train skilled workers for an industrialized country. Today they are driving forward regional innovation due to their focus on practical research and strong bonds to local companies and public institutions. Find out more about Germany’s universities of applied sciences, their history, and current state. You can also discover a research project that raises awareness about mental health at higher education institutions, read career stories of AI researchers in Germany, find out why scientists put tiny hats on fish and learn about the future of industrial production.
IN FOCUS: Universities of applied sciences
Applied sciences – driving innovation at the local level
Research at universities of applied sciences was long overshadowed by the work done at traditional universities. And yet they drive developments forward at the local and regional level, while helping to solve global problems at the same time.
More"Mental high" to reduce suicide rate in Southeast Asia
Young people are particularly at risk of becoming suicidal. Psychologists and doctors at the University of Applied Sciences (HAW) in Hamburg are collaborating with colleagues in Southeast Asia to develop prevention programmes.
More“Doing research at universities of applied sciences is exciting”
Muriel Kim Helbig, President of the Technische Hochschule Lübeck and Vice President of the DAAD, explains why the efforts of German universities of applied sciences are attracting considerable international recognition and who can especially benefit from studying at this kind of higher education institution.
MoreCAREER AND FUNDING
Career stories in Germany’s AI scene
Germany has long been a hub for AI research, with many of its universities and institutes being among the world’s leading centres. Meet international researchers who have found ideal working conditions here: a tour of AI in Germany.
MoreCURRENT CALLS
Helmholtz International Fellow Award
The Helmholtz International Fellow Award is granted to scientists and research managers who conduct successful work on scientific and technical or medical and biological topics. The next closing date for applications is 30 April 2020.
MorePhD scholarships from the Wüstenrot Stiftung
The Wüstenrot Stiftung provides funding for doctoral theses relating to post-war modernist buildings or open space design in Germany. The next closing date for applications is 1 May 2020.
MoreGreen Talents Competition 2020
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) honours international researchers with innovative green ideas. Applications can be submitted from 7 April until 19 May 2020.
MoreDoctoral scholarships from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation
The German Academic Scholarship Foundation awards doctoral scholarships. Applications can be submitted at any time.
MoreSCIENCE CURIOSITIES
Fish with tiny hats
Researchers at the University of Tübingen equipped small fish with tiny hats to investigate how light affects their vision. Read about the results in a press release on the university’s website.
MoreJUST ASKING
Dr Wilhelm, what is the future of industrial production?
Dr Wilhelm provides an insight into a current project of the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO which aims to improve working conditions and optimise workflows in factories.
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5.051
That’s how many international students successfully completed their PhD at German universities in 2017 according to the current edition of Wissenschaft weltoffen. Get more information about doing a doctorate in Germany on our website.
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Free online course: How to apply for a PhD in Germany
Register now for our free online course on how to apply for a PhD in Germany. You will learn more about how to write a good application, the characteristics of the German research landscape and many other useful topics. The course will be online until 30 April.
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