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.

Faces of the university

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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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Muhammad

I really enjoy my master's programme in Renewable Energy Systems because it is highly field-specific, practical, and future-oriented. Nordhausen University offers a modern learning environment that perfectly matches current and future market demands.

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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.

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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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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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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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Sahil Vivek Dharia

I like my Master's programme because it focuses on renewable energy and sustainability, which are current global needs. The Master's programme in Renewable Energy Systems is practical and well structured. I like Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences because the professors are supportive and they clearly explain concepts and answer all my questions.

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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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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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♻️ 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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Students are under enormous pressure: rising costs, academic pressure, loneliness and mental health issues 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 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 Stay # University of Nordhausen # Nordhausen # Thuringia

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🏆 Award for our continuing education programme!Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences has been recognised in three categories in the SZ Institute’s 2026 Continuing Education Ranking:🥇 1st place – Academic Work⭐ Top – Education, Social Work and Nursing⭐ Top – Process and Project ManagementThank you to everyone who made this possible! 💙🔗More information here: https://www.sueddeutsche.de/advertorial/sz-institut/weiterbildung-hochschulen-2026/#HSNordhausen #Further Education #Award #SZ Institute #HochschuleNordhausen #Education

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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 building on campus. And the blue-framed windows are also a thing of the past on our campus. 🕰️Judging by the surroundings, there’s really only one building that fits the description: that’s right, Building 19! ✅The photo shows the building before its extensive refurbishment, which was completed in 2022. It was not only modernised on the outside, but also made more energy-efficient. 🏗️Thanks to the new technical facilities, the building now offers ideal conditions for online, face-to-face and hybrid teaching, and thus the best possible environment for lecturers and students. The central lecture theatre block houses two lecture theatres, seminar rooms, computer labs and language labs. Outside the lecture theatres and down in the foyer, seating areas invite you to relax, chat and linger. Do you enjoy spending time in Building 19? Let us know in the comments! 💬#CampusTimeTravel #TimeTravel #Campus #CampusLove #NordhausenUniversity #Nordhausen #Turingia #university

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🔧✨ Repair it instead of throwing it away! Is your toaster playing up? Is your laptop running slowly? Does your smartphone have a minor fault? Then come along to the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences’ Repair Club! The Repair Club now takes place every second Wednesday of the month.📅  Next session: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 🕑  2.00–5.00 pm📍  August-Kramer Institute (Building 28), entrance via Hallesche StraßeTogether with experienced repair volunteers, we’ll look for the cause – and often more can be salvaged than you might think. 💚♻️ Conserving resources, avoiding electronic waste and learning something in the process – that’s exactly what it’s all about!👉 No registration required. Questions or further information in advance: repariertreff@hs-nordhausen.deℹ️ Please note: As a one-off, this session will take place without bicycle specialists.#RepairMeetup #RepairTogether #RepairInsteadOfThrowingAway #Sustainability  #NordhausenUniversity #Nordhausen #Turingia

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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 organisations, or develop technical and digital solutions for the future. ⚙️🚀👉 Find out more and apply online now: www.hs-nordhausen.de 📸 pic by Christian Habel#myHSN #study #studying #StudyStudyStudy #learning #learning #FutureStudies #Degree #studying #BEducation #education #StudyInGermany #StudyInspiration #Engineering #Computer Science #MINT #Management #Social Work #Healthcare #Special Needs Education #Social Work  #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen

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