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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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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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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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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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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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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Assistant to the Chancellor & Coordination of University Health Management

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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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Professor in the Social Management degree programme, Vice Dean

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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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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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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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  • How do families whose adult children have a disability live and what challenges, but also resources, characterise their everyday lives? two qualitative studies at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences provide insights into the realities of life that often remain hidden. They show how parents and relatives organise their lives, what support they receive - and what research gaps [...].

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📢 #HochschulsozialarbeitBleibtDie Hochschulsozialarbeit unterstützt Studierende bei Herausforderungen im Studium, im Alltag und in schwierigen Situationen. Dieses wichtige Angebot muss erhalten bleiben! 💙Setzt ein Zeichen für die Zukunft der @hochschulsozialarbeit.ndh und zeigt eure Unterstützung mit eurem persönlichen SharePic:👉Jetzt mitmachen: https://twb.nz/hochschulsozialarbeit2026Teilt diesen Beitrag und helft dabei, auf die Bedeutung der Hochschulsozialarbeit aufmerksam zu machen. Vielen Dank! 🙏#HochschuleNordhausen #Nordhausen #Thüringen

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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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