Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.)

with the specialisations Mechanical Engineering / Management, Energy / Environment

Engineering, computer science and teaching

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Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences offers its students a university education that prepares them for work in companies, social and charitable organisations and the public sector in a practical and targeted manner.
Small seminar groups support practice-orientated learning.

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Faculty of Engineering

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences offers several engineering degree programmes with excellent career prospects.
Numerous contacts and collaborations with industry as well as research projects carried out on behalf of industry and business make the degree programmes particularly practice-oriented.

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Eric

I particularly like the fact that the lecturers are open to questions and feedback. Most of them are happy to help with problems on request. I also like working together with my fellow students. The Karzer also offers a good opportunity to spend time together in your free time.

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Linus

I particularly appreciate my university because of the very experienced lecturers who not only know their subject, but also teach it in a practical and committed way. The university also offers a supportive learning environment in which you are well supported both professionally and personally.

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Varinder Pal

In the Master's programme in Computer Engineering for IoT Systems, I really enjoy the practical projects and the supportive learning environment. The lecturers are very approachable and always willing to help, which makes studying much easier as a student.

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Hinderrike Johanna

The colleagues here are super nice. We know and appreciate each other and each other's work. Despite the large number of employees at the university, I work in a manageable team. I already know some of my colleagues from my studies.

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Md. Nafish

What I like most about Nordhausen University is the peaceful, green campus and its beautiful, snow-covered atmosphere in winter. It creates a calm and inspiring environment for studying Computer Engineering for IoT Systems.

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Prakash Raju Kuchipudi

Studying ERT at Hochschule Nordhausen gave me the opportunity to combine engineering with sustainability. The practical approach, international atmosphere, and supportive professors helped me develop valuable skills and confidence for my future career in Recycling Technologies.

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Catherine

What's really cool is that we are a small HS. This means we have to be specialists in many areas and familiarise ourselves with a lot of new areas. This is challenging and varied. The diversity is not only reflected in the interculturality but also in the activities.

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Harikrishnan

As an international student, I truly value studying Renewable Energy Systems at Hochschule Nordhausen for its application-oriented curriculum and its welcoming, multicultural academic environment. The combination of practical learning and cultural diversity makes the experience both professionally enriching and personally meaningful.

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🎓Theory meets practice: Working together for the region’s next generation of public administrators! Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and the Nordhausen District Office are set to collaborate even more closely in future on practice-oriented degree programmes in the field of public management. 🤝On 5 October, our university president, Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner, and District Administrator Matthias Jendricke signed a cooperation agreement for the Bachelor’s degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management (B.A.). What does this mean for students? 👇🏫 Studying at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences🏢 Practical experience right from the start at the Nordhausen District Office💼 Contractual link to the district administration💰 Remuneration whilst still studying📚 A total of twelve months’ practical placement – directly at the District Office. And: the first two graduates have already successfully completed their degree! 🎉 Eight more young professionals are currently still studying. What’s particularly great is that one of the graduates is staying directly connected to Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and is now starting the Master’s programme in Public Management & Governance. 🎓 Would you like to kick-start your career in public administration in 2027? Applications for the practice-oriented degree programme at the Nordhausen District Office are now open. 🚀👉 You can find more information on how to apply at the District Office at www.landkreis-nordhausen.de/ausbildung.👉 Information on the degree programmes is available at www.hs-nordhausen.de.#NordhausenUniversity #PublicManagement #DegreeProgramme #study #stuidy #administration #Career #PracticalStudy #Nordhausen #Turingia

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Are you involved in shaping digital teaching and keen to consider inclusion right from the start? 💻🎓If so, a key question arises: when does digitalisation act as a bridge, and when does it create new barriers? Digital technologies open up new opportunities for inclusion and inclusive higher education. At the same time, they can exacerbate existing disadvantages or create new forms of exclusion. It is precisely this tension that the „Digitalising Teaching Intersectionally“ fellowship project at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences addresses.The project has developed innovative teaching formats that not only address digital inclusion and exclusion in theoretical terms, but also enable students to experience them first-hand and reflect on them critically. These include a hybrid workshop, a digital disability obstacle course and an e-learning course in which people with disabilities themselves contribute their perspectives and experiences. This demonstrates that digital innovation is not automatically inclusive. Accessibility, participation and different life experiences must be taken into account from the outset. The new post on our Science Blog demonstrates how theory, personal experience and participation can be combined in higher education teaching, and highlights the limitations of experience-based formats. Funding information: This project was funded by the Stifterverband and the Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (formerly the Thuringian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Science and Digital Society).👉 Read the post: https://www.hs-nordhausen.de/science-blog/digitalizing-teaching-intersectionally-prozesse-von-inklusion-und-exklusion-durch-digitale-technologie-in-der-lehre-digital-erfahrbar-machen/

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University social work needs your voice. ✍️Since 2021, @hochschulsozialarbeit.ndh (HSA) at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has supported over 1,100 students facing difficult life situations – including mental health issues, financial worries and personal crises. Confidential, unbureaucratic, there for everyone. Funding is due to run out at the end of the year. Without further funding, this service faces closure. There is now an official petition before the Thuringian State Parliament. Even one signature helps. 👉 Please sign and share – every voice counts: https://petitionen.thueringer-landtag.de/petition/rettung-der-hochschulsozialarbeit-hsa-der-hs-nordhausen-#HSNordhausen #university social work #students #mental health #Thuringia #petition

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Call for Papers | 10th RET.Con 2027The 10th Renewable Energy Technology Conference will take place on 11 and 12 February 2027 at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.We are seeking papers on current research and development work in the following areas:• Renewable energies• Energy converters and energy storage systems• Energy supply for buildings and neighbourhoods• Energy efficiency and renewable energies in industrial processes• Energy system modelling and sector coupling RETCon_2027_Call📄 Abstract: maximum 2 pages📅 Submit by 16 October 2026 to📧 ret@hs-nordhausen.deDie RET.Con offers companies and research institutions a forum to present and discuss the latest technical and technological developments from a scientific perspective.10th RET.Con | 11–12 February 2027 | Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences Further information at https://www.hs-nordhausen.de/research/in-ret-institute-for-regenerative-energy-technology/research-in-ret/ret-con-the-in-ret-conference-format/ #RETCon2027 #CallForPapers #RegenerativeEnergyTechnology #RenewableEnergy #EnergyStorage #EnergySystemModelling #EnergyTransition #HochschuleNordhausen

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Students are under enormous pressure: rising costs, academic pressure, loneliness and mental strain are often part of everyday student life. @hochschulsozialarbeit.ndh steps in here: it offers confidential counselling, provides support in times of crisis and paves the way to a successful degree. But this vital project is at risk of being phased out by the end of 2026! If we want education to remain equitable, we must not cut back here – because behind every degree programme is a person. Take action now:• ✍️ Sign the petition „Save University Social Work“ [https://weact.campact.de/petitions/rettung-der-hochschulsozialarbeit-hsa-der-hs-nordhausen] to support continued funding!• 🖼️ Show your support with your own SharePic: https://twb.nz/hochschulsozialarbeit2026• 📢 Share this post, spread the word and raise awareness of the issue amongst decision-makers. Take a stand now for the future of students! # University social work Stay # University of Nordhausen # Nordhausen # Thuringia

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🎓 Ready to start your degree? It’s about to begin! 🚀 To make sure you’re well prepared for your studies at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, we’ve put together a short checklist for you. 📚💻✅#Starting your degree #First-year students #Degree programme #Studying #Campus life #Start of term #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen #Turingia

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♻️ The Nordhausen Resource Forum 2026 is just round the corner – registration is still open! On 1 and 2 October, Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences will be focusing entirely on the future of the circular economy. 🌱 Experts from the worlds of academia, business and politics will be discussing topics including:🔄 National circular economy strategy♻️ Secondary raw materials🌱 Bioeconomy🔥 Pyrolysis as a technology of the futureTwo days packed with research, practical insights and discussion – and the chance to explore the latest developments from a range of perspectives.📍 Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences📅 1st & 2nd October 2026👉 Register now and join us: eveeno.com/329629144#Resources Forum #Sustainability #Recycling #Science #Inovation #Shaping the Future #Networking #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen #Thuringia

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