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.
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.
Student of the HSN
Renewable Energy Systems (M.Eng.)
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.
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
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.
Student of the HSN
Social work and health (B.A.)
Photo: Tina Bergknapp (Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences)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.
Employee of the HSN
Sangit Kadu
A perfect Master's programme with great skill development opportunities for a future career, with supportive faculty and an international environment.
Student of the HSN
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.
Student of the HSN
Computer Engineering for IoT Systems (M.Eng.)
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.)
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.
Student of the HSN
Social work and health (B.A.)
Discover our wide range of degree programmes! 🎓📚
At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, you’ll find degree programmes for anyone who works with people or helps shape society,
who want to rethink the way organisations operate or develop technical and digital solutions for the future. ⚙️🚀
👉 Find out more and apply online now:
www.hs-nordhausen.de
📸 Photo by Christian Habel
#myHSN #study #studying #StudyStudyStudy #learning #learning #FutureStudies #degree #studying #Education #education #StudyInGermany #StudyInspiration #Engineering #IT #Technology #Economics #Social Sciences #HochschuleNordhausen #Nordhausen
Students are under enormous pressure: rising costs, the pressure to perform, loneliness and mental strain are often part of everyday student life.
This is where @hochschulsozialarbeit.ndh comes in: it offers confidential counselling, provides support during crises and paves the way for students to successfully complete their studies. But this vital project is at risk of coming to an end in late 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 Remains # University of Nordhausen # Nordhausen # Thuringia
🎓📚 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
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