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.
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.
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.
Employee of the HSN
Assistant to the Chancellor & Coordination of University Health Management
Andreas
What I particularly appreciate about our university is the creative freedom I have as a professor. Another important, positive aspect is the good collegial cooperation, especially in my degree programme team, but also in the entire WISO department. This is not a matter of course at universities.
Professor at the HSN
Social management (B.A.)
Professor in the Social Management degree programme, Vice Dean
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.
Student of the HSN
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.
Employee of the HSN
Head of University Marketing
Rutuja Koli
This master's programme introduced me to the environmental world and gave me the confidence to work on real environmental challenges.
Student of the HSN
Photo: Tina Bergknapp (Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences)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.
Employee of the HSN
Photo: Tina Bergknapp (Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences)Sara
What I like about Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is the active combination of theory and practice. As a science communicator at the Transferwerk, I appreciate the freedom to develop innovative formats that show how our research is actively shaping everyday life and the future.
Employee of the HSN
Gohar Ali
Nordhausen gave me the courage to be myself.
Coming out at CSD Nordhausen 2025 and experiencing the openness of Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has been life-changing - especially as a queer student with a migration background.
I'm proud to help build a safer, more inclusive space for future queer and international students. 🌈
Student of the HSN
Renewable Energy Systems (M.Eng.)
Pavankumar Mylapalli
ERT taught me to see recycling as a real system materials, processes, and quality. The programme gave me practical engineering thinking that I applied directly in my industry thesis on advanced aerosol recycling in the Netherlands.
Student of the HSN
🏆 An award for our continuing professional development programme!
Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences was recognised in three categories in the SZ Institute’s 2026 Continuing Education Ranking:
🥇 1st place – Academic work
⭐ Top – Education, Social Work and Care
⭐ Top – Process and Project Management
Thank you to everyone who made this possible! 💙
🔗More information here: https://www.sueddeutsche.de/advertorial/sz-institut/weiterbildung-hochschulen-2026/
#HNordhausen #Continuing professional development #Award #SZ Institute #HNordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Education
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 during crises and paves the way for students to successfully complete their studies. But this vital project is at risk of coming to an end in late 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 petition „Save University Social Work“ [https://weact.campact.de/petitions/rettung-der-hochschulsozialarbeit-hsa-der-hs-nordhausen] to support continued funding!
• 📢 Share this post, talk about it and raise awareness of the issue amongst decision-makers.
Take a stand now for the future of students!
# University Social Work Remains # University of Nordhausen # Nordhausen # Thuringia
What sort of building can you see there? 🏢
The university’s old logo – back when it was still known as Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences – can no longer be found on any of the buildings on campus. And the blue-framed windows are also a thing of the past on our campus. 🕰️
Looking around the neighbourhood, there’s really only one building that fits the bill: that’s right, House 19! ✅
The photo shows the building before its extensive refurbishment, which was completed in 2022. As part of this, it was not only modernised on the outside, but also made more energy-efficient. 🏗️
Thanks to its new technical facilities, the building now offers ideal conditions for online, face-to-face and blended learning, and thus provides the best possible environment for lecturers and students.
The main lecture theatre building houses two lecture theatres, seminar rooms, computer labs and language labs. In front of the lecture theatres and downstairs in the foyer, seating areas invite students to chat and relax.
Do you enjoy spending time at Haus 19?
Let us know in the comments! 💬
# Campus Time Travel # Time Travel # Campus # Campus Love # Nordhausen University # Nordhausen # Thuringia # university
🔧✨ Repair rather than throw away!
Is your toaster playing up? Is your laptop running slowly? Is your smartphone a bit faulty? Then come along to the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences’ repair drop-in session!
The Repair Club will now take place every second Wednesday of the month.
📅 Next date: Wednesday, 8 July 2026
🕑 2.00–5.00 pm
📍 August Kramer Institute (Building 28), access via Hallesche Straße
Together with experienced repair assistants, we look for the cause – and often more can be saved than you might think. 💚
♻️ Conserving resources, reducing electronic waste and learning something in the process – that’s exactly what it’s all about!
👉 No registration required. If you have any questions or would like further information in advance:
ℹ️ Please note: As a one-off, this event will take place without any cycling specialists.
# Repair Meet-up # Repairing Together # Repair Instead of Throwing Away # Sustainability # Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences # Nordhausen # Thuringia
Discover our wide range of degree programmes! 🎓📚
At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, you’ll find degree programmes for anyone who wants to work with people, help shape society, rethink the way organisations operate, or develop technical and digital solutions for the future. ⚙️🚀
👉 Find out more and apply online now:
www.hs-nordhausen.de
📸 Photo by Christian Habel
#myHSN #study #studying #StudyStudyStudy #learning #learning #FutureStudies #Degree #studying #Education #education #StudyInGermany #StudyInspiration #Engineering #Computer Science #STEM #Management #Social Work #Healthcare #Special Needs Education#SocialWork #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen
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 during crises and paves the way for students to successfully complete their studies. But this vital project is at risk of coming to an end in late 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 petition „Save University Social Work“ [https://weact.campact.de/petitions/rettung-der-hochschulsozialarbeit-hsa-der-hs-nordhausen] to support continued funding!
• 📢 Share this post, talk about it and raise awareness of the issue amongst decision-makers.
Take a stand now for the future of students!
# University Social Work Remains # University of Nordhausen # Nordhausen # Thuringia
🎓📚 Been in a lecture, at your desk or in the office for hours? Feeling a bit overwhelmed, and your back’s playing up?
Then perhaps now is exactly the right time for an active break. 💪
At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, there are short exercise sessions for students and staff – straightforward, energising and right on campus. Whether it’s Zumba, volleyball, calisthenics, ‘Strong Back’ or other classes: 20–30 minutes is often all it takes to clear your head and carry on with renewed energy. ✨
Why take part?
✅ Clear your head
✅ Relieve tension
✅ Recharge your batteries
✅ Getting to know people
✅ Finding a balance with everyday life at university or work
And best of all:
👉 No registration required
👉 No sports kit required
👉 Just pop round and join in
📍 All sessions take place in the sports hall at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
So: close your laptop, get up and pop round. Your back, your mind and perhaps even your motivation will thank you for it. 🚀
#Nordhausen University #Active Break #Campus Life #Studying #Everyday University Life
Four universities in Thuringia are working together to develop the administration of the future! 🚀
The state universities of applied sciences in Thuringia –
🎓 @eahjena
🎓 @fherfurt
🎓 @hochschule_nordhausen
🎓 @hs_schmalkalden
– have jointly launched a structured engagement process to transform public administration. ⚙️
📍Around 40 representatives from the academic community and university management of Thuringia’s four universities of applied sciences met on 17 June 2026 at Erfurt University of Applied Sciences for the second of three planned participatory workshops as part of the joint administrative transformation.
🔎 The focus was on the key question:
👉 What administrative services will the academic community at the four universities need in future?
🎯 The aim is to ensure that, through closer integration of administrative services – including shared process structures (shared services) – professional services for research, teaching and student life at all four campuses are not only maintained but also specifically developed and strengthened in the future. 📚
📉Universities are thus taking early action to address key challenges facing them in the coming years, such as demographic change, skills shortages, digitalisation and dwindling public funding.
🤝The process is supported by the Munich-based higher education consultancy @rheform_gmbh.
📅 What happens next?
The third workshop will take place on 20 August – this time with administrative and technical staff from the four universities of applied sciences, also at Erfurt University of Applied Sciences.
A roadmap will then be drawn up to serve as a framework for future cooperation.
#Administration #Shaping the Future #Education #Thuringian Universities #Thuringia
🎧 New on Spotify:
„Starting a business as a woman: Raising the profile of female experts from academia and industry“ 🚀👩🔬👩💼
What does it mean to set up your own business alongside an academic post? And why do so many female experts not dare to bring their work to the fore – even though they have long had something to say?
That is exactly what the first episode of „Gründergeist", Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences’ start-up podcast, is all about.
Our lecturer and innovation coach, Dr Kareen Schlangen, speaks with Sandra Nioduschewski and Sara Schulz – the team of female founders behind shevisible Branding. The two of them talk about what setting up their business was really like: the challenges, the moments of doubt and the decisions that helped them move forward. And they offer practical advice for anyone thinking about starting their own business.
One theme runs through the entire episode: visibility. Why it’s worth promoting yourself and your work to the outside world. And how you can achieve this in practical terms.
👉 Have a listen on Spotify now!
#Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Economy #Science #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen #Turingia
It’s lovely that Melissa feels so at home with us, both during her studies and now as a member of staff. 🙂
#Faces of the University #Nordhausen University #Nordhausen #Turingia
Sometimes it’s the little things that make everything easier – even though you know them, you can easily forget them in everyday life. 💧🌿
One more glass of water, a break in the shade, a moment to catch your breath.
And please: do look out for those around you as well.
Stay cool! 😎
#Summer #summer #Study #studying #study #StudyStudyStudy #Tips #StayCool #Self-care #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen #Thuringia
🎧 New on Spotify: Our podcast about what matters alongside your studies! 📚
University life is about more than just lectures and exams. And that’s exactly what our new podcast is all about.
„Between the Lecture Theatre and Real Life" is now available on Spotify – the podcast from @hochschulsozialarbeit.ndh at our university.
The first episode tackles a question that affects more people than you might think: what happens when university isn’t just about studying – but when stress, financial worries or other issues get in the way? And: what does the future hold for university social work services?
👉 Have a listen on Spotify now! 🎧
In keeping with this, there’s another opportunity this week to have a chat in person:
👉 On 📅 Friday 19 June, the University Social Work Service (HS Nordhausen) is hosting the „Dance & Talk" campus event – featuring dancing, a picnic and good conversation. 🎵💬
Anyone interested is very welcome!
Anyone who’d like to can also find out more about the „Save University Social Work" petition on the day and show their support. 💪
#Podcast #University Social Work #University Social Work Remains #Studies #Studying #Nordhausen University #Nordhausen
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