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.
Student of the HSN
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
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
Sandra
At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, I particularly appreciate the openness to new ideas and the close dialogue between people from very different areas. In my work at the Transferwerk and at DICH, I experience every day how innovation arises from dialogue, research and practice. This makes my work here exciting and meaningful every day.
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
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.
Student of the HSN
Renewable Energy Systems (M.Eng.)
Sarah-Vivien Manuela
What I like most about Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is that both the lecturers and the students are friendly, humorous and open-minded - you don't feel like „just another number“ here, but really seen. I also really enjoy my studies overall, and I've met a few of my closest friends along the way.
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
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.)
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
Diversity? Sounds like a big word at first. 👀
The Diversity Weeks turned this into something very tangible: encounters, discussions, new perspectives - and lots of hands-on activities.
💃 We kicked off with an energetic Zumba class that got everyone moving and in a good mood.
🎨 At the „What does diversity mean to you?“ workshop, students were able to record their thoughts, experiences and perspectives on a shared canvas.
The result shows that diversity has many faces - and every story counts.
🧩 One particular highlight was the democracy Jenga in front of the canteen. Each stone stood for a value on which our democracy is based.
If important building blocks are removed, the whole system begins to totter. A simple game with an important message.
🤝 At other stations, the focus was on teamwork, dialogue and self-reflection.
Whether at ladder golf or at the interactive stress management wall - the aim everywhere was to learn from each other and engage in dialogue.
A big thank you to everyone who made this day of action possible - especially the StuRa, the university social work, the diversity officers and the Prof X team. 💙
And that's not all: the Diversity Weeks continue.
Look forward to more workshops, talks and formats in June on diversity, equal opportunities and social participation.
✨ Because diversity is not created in a day. It grows where people listen to each other, share perspectives and shape the future together.
What does diversity mean to you? Write it in the comments.👇
#Working environments #Diversity #Diversity #UniversityNordhausen
🌍 „Welcome, you're welcome to stay!“
As part of the joint annual reception of @stadtnordhausen and @hochschule_nordhausen, the new ESF Plus project WORT Nord - Talente binden, Zukunft was officially presented on 27 May.
Around 80 representatives from business, politics, universities, administration, associations and initiatives came together in the Nordhausen council chamber to discuss the future of retaining skilled labour in the region.
The WORT Nord project focuses on a holistic approach: the aim is to connect international students and graduates from universities, vocational training and further education with companies, institutions and the region at an early stage and to make long-term future prospects in northern Thuringia visible.
💡 Central realisation of the exchange:
Skilled workers stay where career prospects, social participation and a genuine welcoming culture come together.
The discussions and an interactive survey on site also showed that the following factors were considered to be particularly important for the future viability of the region:
◾ Visible career opportunities
◾ Support with starting a career
◾ Places of encounter
◾ Living a welcoming culture
◾ Strong networking between university, business and region
In future, a particular focus will be on formats such as the Intercultural Academy, which aims to strengthen qualifications, encounters and intercultural openness.
🤝 The kick-off shows: Northern Thuringia has strong prerequisites - now it's time to combine and utilise this potential together.
#Nordhausen #North Thuringia #Skilled labour retention #WORDNorth #Shaping the future #Welcoming culture #HUniversityNordhausen
Great weather, great conversations & great atmosphere!🎓☀️
We opened our doors last Saturday in glorious sunshine and welcomed numerous visitors to our Weinberghof campus. 🤗
Hundreds of guests took the opportunity to find out about degree programmes, research and campus life. Whether prospective students, families, former students or members of the public - the campus was very well attended throughout the afternoon.
👀 The programme offered a wide range of insights:
🎤 Study programme presentations & lectures
🧪 Laboratory tours with hands-on research
🤝 Hands-on offers & workshops to try out
🌳 Campus tours & information stands about studying, research & student life
🎈 A colourful children's programme
The event was characterised in particular by the personal exchange between guests, students and teaching staff, making the Open Day a successful experience.
A big THANK YOU 🙏 to all visitors and to all employees, students and supporters who contributed to the success of this day with their commitment. 😊
#OpenDoorDay #Event #Campus #Study #Information #StudyInspiration #Education #education #HochschuleNordhausen #Nordhausen #Thüringen
🔐 Europe is becoming quantum-safe!
With the official launch of the trilateral infrastructure project QUANT-GPICz, our university, together with partners from Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, is setting a milestone for Europe's digital resilience and sovereignty.
🌍 Together with leading research institutes, universities and companies, national quantum communication infrastructures (QCI) are being linked for the first time to form a trilateral backbone. This will create a cross-border network for secure communication between authorities, critical infrastructures and data centres.
The aim is to establish highly secure communication channels between Frankfurt, Berlin, Warsaw and Prague - protected by state-of-the-art quantum technology. The project marks a turning point in European cyber security.
📡 Special highlight: the networking of terrestrial fibre optic networks with future quantum communication systems in space - an important building block for the European EuroQCI initiative.
💡 The project builds on the successful results of Q-net-Q and strengthens Europe's digital resilience, cyber security and technological sovereignty.
QUANT-GPICz is being funded by the European Union and the Federal Ministry for Digital and State Modernisation with a total volume of around 18 million euros.
We look forward to actively shaping the future of secure communication in Europe!
#HochschuleNordhausen #Research #Digitalisation #Future technologies #Cybersecurity
📆🐈🚼What do a diary, a cat food bag and a nappy have to do with an ADHD diagnosis?
Babett Esche attempted to answer this unusual question during the opening event of the Diversity Weeks at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
Babett took the audience on a journey through her life.
She wanted to sensitise the audience to the challenges in captivating and emotional images,
she experienced while navigating independence, setting up an animal welfare organisation and her role as a mother.
A full to-do calendar used to be no problem - until the point came when nothing worked any more.
In doing so, Babett created visibility for women with a late ADHD diagnosis and offered a new perspective on their own lives.
The lecture was deliberately intended to tell the story of ADHD from the perspective of those affected.
It was designed to encourage and strengthen the participants.
Even during this event, a wonderful dialogue developed in a pleasant atmosphere.
Finally, all those present were able to relax with a mindfulness exercise.
In this exercise, all the senses were activated while everyone savoured a dried apricot - but in a mindful way over a longer period of time.
When was the last time you ate a dried apricot or sultana with full mindfulness for more than ten minutes?
#HochschuleNordhausen #Arbeitswelten
🌈 Diversity makes campuses vibrant!
And this is exactly what the Diversity Weeks in June at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences are all about.
Look forward to exciting workshops, inspiring talks, creative activities and new perspectives on topics such as democracy, equal opportunities, neurodiversity and cohesion. 💬✨
Whether you are simply curious, want to join in the discussion or would like to meet new people - the Diversity Weeks are your invitation to shape a campus that is open, respectful and diverse.
Because university means more than just lectures.
University means exchange. Different points of view. Community. 💛
📅 All events in June
👉 Programme & info: www.hs-nordhausen.de/veranstaltungen/diversity-tage-2026/
#DiversityDays #Diversity #HochschuleNordhausen #Nordhausen #Thuringia
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