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What you can expect from us

Family togetherness
Small seminar groups and close exchange with lecturers.
State university
Internationally recognized, strong in research, top infrastructure.
Versatile degree programs
Bachelor's, Diploma or Master's - in some cases also dual or cooperative.
Best study conditions
High quality teaching, practical relevance, pleasant cost of living.

Discover our faculties

Sound engineering
Electrical engineering and computer science
Artificial intelligence, automation or renewable energies - this is where you develop the technologies of tomorrow!
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Management and cultural studies
Tourism, healthcare or culture - prepare yourself for responsible tasks in dynamic markets.
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Mechanical engineering
Whether energy, environment or mechanical engineering - develop solutions for a resource-saving and technological future!
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Natural and environmental sciences
Analyze and optimize complex systems to protect the environment and resources in the long term.
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Social sciences
Explore social structures and support people in different life situations - with specialist knowledge and empathy.
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Economic sciences and engineering
From the financial market to corporate management - here you will learn how to successfully shape economic processes.
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Your future starts here!

Studying at the HSZG

Practical and informal - this is how you study with us in over 40 degree programs, either at Bachelor, Diploma or Master level. You can also study some courses on a dual or cooperative basis.

Successful together - a selection of our collaborations

My dual study program includes basic metal training and getting to know installation technology. We create electronic devices and systems, such as an amplifier for a music system. Practical experience helps me to understand the theory even better.
Emilia Herzig, Electrical Energy Systems student (dual)
Nora Terlunen
Small-town flair and a familiar environment - friendships with fellow students and contacts with lecturers are quickly established. Organizing parties with the other student councils is a lot of fun!
Nora Terlunen, Mechanical Engineering student
Philipp Kunze
My studies were the perfect preparation for my professional life, both professionally and personally. Competent lecturers, a pleasant atmosphere on campus and high-quality support were the main reasons why I felt really at home at the HSZG.
Philipp Kunze, former business administration student
Anna Grohmann
Thanks to the small seminar groups and the good contact with the lecturers, it was easy for me as a first-year student to find my way around the university structures. I was able to make contact with my fellow students very quickly and immediately felt at home at the HSZG.
Anna Grohmann, Applied Natural Sciences student
Cornelius Baier
The location in the border triangle, the semester abroad in Riga and my internship in Austria have made me a true European and allowed me to mature personally. I am very grateful for this promotion of internationality and mobility.
Cornelius Baier, Culture and Management graduate
Maria Zimmer
A familiar learning environment, individual support and guidance during my studies, the attractive degree program in childhood education and the opportunity to study with a child have made the HSZG the number one choice for me.
Maria Zimmer, former student of Childhood Education and Management of Social Change

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Research at the HSZG
How can we generate sustainable energy, use resources efficiently and make sensible use of digital technologies? As a university of applied sciences, we combine technology, business and society to develop solutions for current challenges.
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Working at the HSZG
We focus on equal opportunities, family friendliness and development opportunities. We offer flexible working hours, targeted further training and attractive social benefits. A committed team and a motivating working environment enable excellent performance.
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