Fachhochschule Dortmund

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Located in Dortmund, Germany, Fachhochschule Dortmund is a prominent university of applied sciences renowned for its practice-oriented approach, particularly excelling in the fields of mechanical engineering, architecture, design, and social work. The institution offers a vibrant academic environment where students benefit from strong ties to regional industries, ensuring that curricula closely mirror current professional demands. While the majority of undergraduate programs are taught in German, the university provides select international degree options and exchange programs supported by a dedicated International Office that assists with admissions, visa guidance, and integration. A particularly distinctive characteristic of the university is its renowned Department of Design, which operates the historic and creative "Max Planck" institute building and fosters a unique intersection of artistic practice and applied media technologies. International students experience a welcoming campus culture enriched by peer mentoring networks, German language courses, and intercultural events designed to ease the transition into life in Germany.

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Fachhochschule Dortmund - University of Applied Sciences and Arts (German: Fachhochschule Dortmund) is a university of applied sciences (German: Fachhochschule) in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 14,057 students, and 894 staff, 255 of which are teaching staff. It is situated in the Ruhr area, the fourth largest urban area in Europe. Fachhochschule Dortmund was created by a merger of several institutions of higher education in 1971. Owing to its history as separate institutions, it consists of three campuses in different parts of Dortmund. The Faculties of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology are located at Sonnenstraße near the city center. The Faculty of Design has its own campus at Max-Ophüls-Platz, while the Faculties of Applied Social Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science and Architecture are housed in several buildings next to the TU Dortmund University campus in the suburb of Eichlinghofen. The university is known for its Faculty of Business Studies. Additional offices in the city center are used for administrative purposes.

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