Why an exchange at h_da?

With 12 departments, over 70 degree programs at the bachelor’s and master’s level, and 16.000+ students, h_da is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Germany. Classes here are practically oriented and our professors and lecturers have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in their field. Most of our professors are linked to regional and international companies so they know exactly which skills are needed in the real world. 

In the most recent University Ranking conducted by Wirtschaftswoche, h_da made the top 5 of most-wanted graduates on the job market. 

Our key areas of study and research are: 

• Engineering Sciences
• Mathematics and Natural Science
• Information Science and Informatics
• Social and Cultural Sciences, Social Work & Economy
• Architecture, Media, and Design

h_da is very attractive internationally and about 20% of our students are international students. This number is much higher than the German average which is about 11% (DAAD/DZHW: Wissenschaft weltoffen 2016, S. 6).

At h_da, we‘re very flexible about the classes you can take: 

• Mix and match! Select classes from different departments. Please note, though, that the majority of your classes should be taught at the department you will, or are, enrolled in.
• German language and culture for everybody! The Language Center offers language classes, the Department of Social Sciences offers interdisciplinary classes about German culture and more general topics (called "SuK" courses) for students of all departments. 

Browse the classes that are taught at our 12 departments!