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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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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Katrin

What I particularly like about Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is how lively and diverse the interaction is. In university health management, we organise offers such as exercise sessions, nutrition workshops, bike checks and back health days. Being involved in student committees such as the student council, student council or faculty council also gives you the opportunity to actively shape your studies, make valuable contacts and develop important skills. This makes studying here an active, participative and personally enriching experience.

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Leonie

The Master's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is super flexible and really fun. The lectures and seminars are varied, the lecturers are committed and totally approachable. In addition, there is a well-kept campus where you simply feel at home.

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Melissa

As a student, I particularly appreciated the practical approach to teaching and the personal dialogue at eye level with the professors - you were always supported and taken seriously. At the same time, the green campus with its pond, bees and squirrels offers a really pleasant learning atmosphere. 

Today - as a research assistant in the „QUANT-GPICz“ project and hike - I particularly enjoy the open, friendly team spirit and the short distances across the campus, which make everyday working life uncomplicated. I deal with new topics every day and learn a lot of new things.

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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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Chinmay Chandrakant

Mechatronics gives me the opportunity to work across disciplines while developing practical solutions for modern engineering challenges.

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Nadine

What I particularly like about HSN is the special campus atmosphere. The open and personal interaction creates a strong sense of community where collaboration and exchange are a matter of course. Our beautiful, green campus also offers an inspiring environment to work in, so you simply feel at home here.

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Rutuja Koli

This master's programme introduced me to the environmental world and gave me the confidence to work on real environmental challenges.

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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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University social work needs your voice. ✍️Since 2021, the @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. An official petition has now been launched in 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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♻️ 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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Students are under enormous pressure: rising costs, the pressure to perform, loneliness and mental strain are often part of everyday student life. This is where @hochschulsozialarbeit.ndh comes in: 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 fair, we must not cut back here – because behind every degree course there is a person. Take action now:• ✍️ Sign the „Save University Social Work“ petition [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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