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.
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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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
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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Social work and health (B.A.)
Chinmay Chandrakant
Mechatronics gives me the opportunity to work across disciplines while developing practical solutions for modern engineering challenges.
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Mechatronics (M.Eng.)
Eric
I particularly like the fact that the lecturers are open to questions and feedback. Most of them are happy to help with problems on request. I also like working together with my fellow students. The Karzer also offers a good opportunity to spend time together in your free time.
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Social work and health (B.A.)
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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Computer Engineering for IoT Systems (M.Eng.)
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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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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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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🎓📚 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
Green grass, blue skies, the bushes in bloom – when the campus looks so lovely, it’s the perfect place to spend time. 🌳😎
The library and Building 18 look as usual. On the roof, you can see the skylights leading to Level 4 of the library, where the specialist economics literature is housed.
But there’s something missing from this old photo compared to today, isn’t there? 🤔
Exactly, it’s Level 0 with the social science books and the floor-to-ceiling windows, which offer a wonderful view of the campus green spaces. No wonder the window seats are so popular. You’d almost rather enjoy the view of the greenery than bury your nose in notes and books. 📚
Also on Level 0 is one of the university’s many computer rooms. The library’s computer room is mainly used for training sessions, for example on Citavi, a reference management programme that makes working with sources much easier. 🖥️
Where do you prefer to study in the library? 🙂
# Campus Time Travel # Time Travel # Library # Books # Campus # Campus Romance # Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences # Nordhausen # Thuringia #university
🥤 Fresh smoothies instead of exam stress
At the end of May, our campus was bursting with fruit:
Together with Techniker Krankenkasse @die_techniker, we provided free smoothies for our students and staff. 🍓🍍
Whether between lectures, in the library or in the canteen – the healthy snacks went down a treat and provided a welcome break from the daily routine of university life.
The initiative was part of our university health management programme.
We’ve put together a range of services to help you stay healthy, motivated and full of energy as you navigate your studies and daily working life.
A big thank you to @die_techniker for the great collaboration, and to everyone who dropped by.
💬 Let us know in the comments:
What health services would you like to see on campus?
#Working Environments #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen #Turingia
🎤 Specialist talk: Multilingualism in children with developmental disorders
📅 24 June 2026
🕔 5.00–6.30 pm
💻 Online, free of charge
https://webconf.hs-nordhausen.de/rooms/fzi-ojk-xhn-ju0/join
Prof. Dr Anke Buschmann and Prof. Dr Andreas Seidel provide insights into the topic: Multilingualism in children with developmental disorders: guidance, support and practical approaches for early intervention, early support and nursery settings.
Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for professional discussion.
Anyone interested is warmly invited.
#Continuing professional development #Continuing education #Studying #Degree course #Master’s degree #Specialist lecture #Early intervention #Early support #Inclusion
🔧♻️ Screws instead of throwing them away!
Successful premiere! The Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences' Repair Centre welcomed visitors for the first time at its Open Day.
🛠️ The result is impressive:
✅ The fault was localised in 83 % of the devices brought along.
✅ Every second appliance was restarted directly on site.
Whether it was a computer mouse, toy robot, toaster or cordless screwdriver - together with experienced repair assistants, defects were examined and repair options identified.
💡 The Repariertreff is an offer for self-help: repairing together instead of throwing away, conserving resources and avoiding electronic waste. 🌱♻️
📅 Next repair meeting:
🗓️ 10 June 2026
🕑 14:00-17:00
📍 Campus of the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
👉If you would like to bring along a defective electrical appliance or bicycle, you can register in advance at register or ask questions.
➡️ Make a note in your diary: The next meeting will take place on 8 July!
#Repariertreff #ReparierenStattWegwerfen #Nachhaltigkeit #Ressourcenschonung #HochschuleNordhausen #Nordhausen #Thüringen
Study + free time = balance ⚖️
A short trip into nature and simply switching off - that's exactly what brings back new energy. 🌳💪
#Harz #Leisure #Study #study #HuniversityNordhausen #Nordhausen #Thuringia #university
25 years of commitment to teaching, research and university life! 🎉
Two long-serving employees at our university were honoured for their 25 years of public service. Our university president Prof Dr Jörg Wagner presented the certificates from the Free State of Thuringia and thanked both employees for their constant commitment.
👏 Congratulations to:
Simone Krauthöfer, Administrative Business Economist (VWA), Team Assistant in the Dean's Office of the Faculty of Engineering, Institute of Computer Science, Automation and Electronics (IAE)
Michael Franz, Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Laboratory Engineer in the Department of Engineering Sciences, Institute of Computer Science, Automation and Electronics (IAE)
For a quarter of a century, both have been shaping everyday university life with their expertise, reliability and commitment - thank you very much for that. 🙏
We look forward to our time together and many years of co-operation to come!
#Jubilee #HochschuleNordhausen #Nordhausen #Thuringia
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