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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Aditya

What I love most about Nordhausen University is the incredibly peaceful environment and the high quality of our experienced, professional faculty. Beyond the classroom, the ‚International Get-together‘ events have been a highlight for me, offering a wonderful way to learn about other cultures, while the university mess provides excellent service that makes campus life even better.

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Jasmine

I like the family environment at the university. Professors and lecturers know you by name and even the canteen staff know what my favourite side dish is on schnitzel day. My degree programme (Health and Social Work, 5th semester) offers me a huge range of future employment opportunities. I can gain a foothold in almost any social organisation later on. But the healthcare sector also has a number of opportunities in store for me. I think hardly any other degree programme is so universal.

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Jasha

What I like about the degree programme is the interactivity in the lectures, especially from the 3rd semester onwards. I also like the way the lecturers teach the content and try to show you practical things so that you can take something away with you after your studies.

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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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Sangit Kadu

A perfect Master's programme with great skill development opportunities for a future career, with supportive faculty and an international environment.

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Muhammad Waqas

I especially appreciate the strong focus on practical learning and innovation in my degree programme, as well as the supportive academic environment that encourages research and international collaboration. Being awarded the Deutschlandstipendium has further motivated me and reflects the university's strong culture of support and encouragement for students.

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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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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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🎉 Congratulations on your 25th anniversary of service! Last week, we had the pleasure of honouring two special service anniversaries: Roberto Auer and Sandra Thomas were presented with certificates from the Free State of Thuringia to mark their 25th anniversary of service in the public sector. 👏 Our university president, Prof. Dr Jörg Wagner, presented the awards in person and thanked them for their long-standing loyalty, great dedication and valuable work for our university. 💙👉 Since 2001, Roberto Auer has been supporting the further development of research, collaborations and knowledge transfer within the Department of Research and Science Transfer.👉 Sandra Thomas has been part of the university for 25 years and, as the President’s secretary on the Executive Board, uses her considerable organisational skills to ensure that day-to-day university operations run smoothly.We would like to say: Congratulations on your anniversary, and we look forward to many more years together! 🎓😊 #Anniversary #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen #Turingia

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✨ Perhaps you’ll be starting your degree at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences in October too. 💚🔧 Whether it’s engineering, 💻 computer science, 🧪 STEM for mainstream schools, 📈 management or 🤝 health and social care – we offer practical degree programmes, personalised support and a campus where you’ll quickly feel at home. 👉 Find out more about our wide range of degree programmes now and secure your place for the winter semester:🌐 www.hs-nordhausen.de#myHSN #study #studying #StudyStudyStudy #learning #learning #FutureStudies #Degree #studying #Education #education #StudyInGermany #StudyInspiration #Engineering #Computer Science #STEM #Management #Social Work #Healthcare #Therapeutic#SocialWork #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen

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⚡Working together for the future of energy! Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences and TEAG Thüringer Energie AG @teag_gruppe are joining forces: by signing a cooperation agreement, both partners are strengthening their collaboration in the areas of research, teaching and knowledge transfer. 🤝From practice-oriented degree programmes such as „Studium Praxis“ and „Studium Praxis Plus“, through joint projects, to the development of new perspectives for the energy sector – this partnership combines academic expertise with practical experience. 💡Together, we are promoting innovation, training the next generation of professionals and strengthening Thuringia as a centre for business and science. 🚀#Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #TEAG #Cooperation #Energy sector #Research #Teaching #Study programmes #studying #practical #Thuringiaingen #Nordhausen #Erfurt

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📢 #UniversitySocialWorkMustStay University social work supports students with challenges they face in their studies, in everyday life and in difficult situations. This vital service must be preserved! 💙Take a stand for the future of @hochschulsozialarbeit.ndh and show your support with your own SharePic:👉Get involved now: https://twb.nz/hochschulsozialarbeit2026Teilt this post and help raise awareness of the importance of university social work. Thank you very much! 🙏#University of Nordhausen #Nordhausen #Turingia

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♻️ Nordhausen Resources Forum 2026 🌍📅 1–2 October | Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences💬 How can we shape the future of the circular economy together?With innovative solutions for recycling, resource efficiency and sustainable material cycles – through dialogue between politics, business, academia and industry. 💡 What to expect: ✨ Insights into the National Circular Economy Strategy, biogenic and mineral secondary raw materials, and sustainable construction 🏗️ Insights into circular construction methods, raw material sovereignty and new recycling approaches 🌱 Exciting presentations on the bioeconomy, waste streams and pyrolysis as a technology of the future🚀 Short talks by young researchers and start-up founders with fresh ideas and perspectives🤝 Networking with experts, companies and like-minded people📅 Save the date and join us!📍Venue: Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences Campus I, Building 19 | Lecture Theatre 1🔗 Further information here: https://www.hs-nordhausen.de/veranstaltungen/ressourcenforum-nordhausen-2026/#Resources Forum #Sustainability #Recycling #Science #Innovation #Shaping the Future #Networking #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen #Turingia

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📚 📝 Exams are just around the corner and we’d like to wish you every success. 🍀 Stay calm, take a moment to catch your breath and trust in what you’ve worked on over the last few weeks and months. 💪 We believe in you wholeheartedly and are keeping our fingers crossed for you! 👍✨#Exam #Exams #Exam period #Summer term #study #studying #StudyStudyStudy #learning #learning #FutureStudy#degree #studying #education #StudyInGermany #StudyInspiration #engineering #IT #technology #economics#Social Sciences #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen

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