Hochschule Furtwangen University

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Furtwangen University"s core focus is on employment-oriented education and training based on academic principles. Traditional boundaries between subject fields are removed in interdisciplinary projects. HFU is a leader in the specialist areas of engineering, computer science, information systems and management, business administration and engineering, media, international business and health. T...he range of courses and programmes is constantly being extended to take account of innovative developments. Our aim is to offer forward-looking degree programmes to talented young people, awarding top-quality, accredited degrees which open up exceptional career opportunities. At the same time, we support the journey our students make towards becoming responsible and competent individuals with the ability to identify and solve problems independently. Additionally, through application-oriented research and academic professional development, our university supports the next generation of scientists contributing to innovation and improved skills in business and society.
Our aim is to provide a top-notch, practice-oriented and professionally recognized academic education. We are continually extending our range of programmes and qualifications which include undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses as well as professional training at university level. In our bachelor"s and master"s degree programmes, academic, technical and methodological skills are taught using innovative teaching methods in an attractive learning environment. Studying at HFU provides students with an interdisciplinary, application-oriented education which prepares them well for their future careers.
Our university understands the importance of cooperation and strong partnerships with industry. Ongoing information exchange with our partners in companies and organisations guarantees a practical focus in teaching, research and professional development. We also work with those partners to develop new study programme models and relevant funding programmes for our students.
We support international education, research and cultural exchange by working in collaboration with universities and companies around the world. We develop our degree programmes with a focus on international opportunities and demands, and guarantee that they will be recognised around the world. The inclusion of international developments in our course content and the teaching of foreign languages and intercultural skills, as well as the provision of funding for travel abroad, all help to prepare graduates for work in an international environment. Our international profile is further strengthened by our worldwide collaborations and partnerships: study modules abroad; joint-degree agreements; recruitment of international students, staff and professors; and international research cooperation agreements.
We actively support cooperation between our university and partner companies in the area of applied research and technology transfer as it is an essential catalyst for innovation and the sustained relevance of our teaching. Lecturers are actively involved in application-oriented research, development and project work ensuring the relevance and quality of course content. Both students and companies are also encouraged to take advantage of results.
Our university enthusiastically supports lifelong learning, offering continuing education courses for academic and professional qualifications. We explore new approaches and develop innovative, customer-oriented programmes and courses for companies, organisations and graduates.
We are experts in crossing borders: in cooperative work between students, staff, and professors; in interdisciplinary projects bringing together different faculties and departments within the university; and between teaching, research and professional development. Our visiting lecturers act as important links between the university and industry. A focus on service, transparency and continuous improvement characterises all processes throughout our university. Motivation, personal aptitude and professional dedication, as well as research and development experience, all guarantee academic and technical expertise.
Social responsibility, sustainability and the safeguarding of our future are at the forefront of our goals. We provide our students with the necessary skills for forward-looking, sustainable action in industry, the environment and in society as a whole. In addition, we actively support work-life balance by creating a family-friendly culture for our employees and students.
The Rottweil Study Centre of Furtwangen University (HFU) recently welcomed 35 national and international guests. Besides visiting the new Testing Tower in Rottweil, the Cross-BA Leadership Group of thyssenkrupp AG also visited the Study Centre as part of their thyssenkrupp Academy Leadership professional development programme.
The teaching and research facilities of the university Study Centre were set up in the former workshops of the gunpowder factory in the Neckar Valley in March 2016. Professor Dr. Volker Bucher and Professor Dr. Gunter Ketterer showed visitors round the high-tech lab facilities. Professor Bucher and his team are researching innovative coating technologies which can be used, for example, to extend the life of implants.
Professor Ketterer demonstrated the university"s work in the area of automation technology, simulation and robotics which are mainly used for industry 4.0 applications. This was also the subject of the talk by i-mation, a Rottweil-based company which works closely with HFU and thyssenkrupp. The company develops and produces intelligent industrial image recording and processing systems which are used for example for the control of specific gripping movements of robot arms. i-mation is one of the leaders in this field.
Dr. Niels Behrmann from the HFU Business School talked about the importance of innovation particularly in connection with the current technological and digital revolution. The digital transformation is a particular challenge for businesses which affects not only the success of product development, but also the whole business organization.