Fachhochschule Wedel

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Located in Wedel, Germany, Fachhochschule Wedel is a reputable private university of applied sciences renowned for its strong focus on computer science, engineering, and business administration. The institution is particularly celebrated for its IT and media-related programs, which consistently receive top rankings for practical relevance and close cooperation with the German tech industry. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment backed by an International Office that assists with admissions, visa processes, and integration, alongside select English-taught modules and comprehensive German language support to ease the transition. A defining characteristic that sets the university apart is its exceptionally high employment rate for graduates, heavily driven by mandatory internships and real-world project work integrated directly into the curricula.

Background

The Fachhochschule Wedel University of Applied Sciences gGmbH is one of the few private but non-profit universities of applied sciences in Germany. It is state-recognized and offers thirteen bachelor's and nine master's degrees in the fields of computer science, technology and economics. It is located on the western outskirts of Hamburg in Schleswig-Holstein and is financed through tuition fees, a state grant and third-party funding. The FH Wedel University of Applied Sciences is a family company and has been run by the third generation of the founder's grandson, Eike Harms, since it was founded in 1969 (as of November 2018). There are currently around 1,350 students enrolled at the university.

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