Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2504 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #782 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #99 of 369 | In Germany |
| #11 of 62 | In Baden-Wurttemberg |
| #510 of 1,003 | For Respiratory Therapy |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,687
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.hs-furtwangen.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 26%*
* The Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Fachhochschulreife) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 6,687 |
| Full time employee | 391 |
| Student:staff ratio | 17:1 |
Research profile
Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences has published 2,837 scientific papers with 21,639 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 19 | 4 |
| 1993 | 15 | 5 |
| 1994 | 11 | 13 |
| 1995 | 29 | 35 |
| 1996 | 18 | 42 |
| 1997 | 24 | 51 |
| 1998 | 14 | 56 |
| 1999 | 9 | 24 |
| 2000 | 22 | 53 |
| 2001 | 11 | 38 |
| 2002 | 23 | 84 |
| 2003 | 13 | 72 |
| 2004 | 15 | 101 |
| 2005 | 10 | 108 |
| 2006 | 27 | 141 |
| 2007 | 32 | 146 |
| 2008 | 45 | 188 |
| 2009 | 70 | 235 |
| 2010 | 71 | 329 |
| 2011 | 70 | 430 |
| 2012 | 90 | 556 |
| 2013 | 118 | 649 |
| 2014 | 133 | 724 |
| 2015 | 91 | 765 |
| 2016 | 134 | 1014 |
| 2017 | 174 | 1036 |
| 2018 | 157 | 1286 |
| 2019 | 192 | 1513 |
| 2020 | 220 | 1939 |
| 2021 | 264 | 2727 |
| 2022 | 227 | 3150 |
| 2023 | 296 | 3672 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per semester) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | €1,500 |
| Master's Degree | €1,500 |
| PhD Program | Free |
The currency used is Euro (€).
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Computer Science, E-Business/Commerce, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Health Sciences, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, Information Technology, International Business, Management, Marketing, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Music, Physical Therapy, Production Engineering, Psychology, Safety Engineering, Service Trades |
|---|---|
| Master | Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Business Computing, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Processing, Design, Electronic Engineering, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, International Business, Management, Measurement and Precision Engineering, Media Studies, Medical Technology, Safety Engineering, Sales Techniques |
Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Business Administration and Engineering | Business Administration, International Business, Management, Marketing, Production Engineering, Sales Techniques |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Business Computing | Business Administration, Business Computing, E-Business/Commerce |
| Department/Division : Computer Science | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Software Engineering |
| Department/Division : Digital Media | Computer Science, Media Studies |
| Department/Division : Industrial Technologies | Industrial Engineering |
| Department/Division : Mechanical and Medical Engineering | Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Machine Building, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Production Engineering |
| Faculty : Health, Safety, Society | Health Sciences, Safety Engineering |
| Faculty : Medical and Life Sciences | Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Molecular Biology |
| School : Business | Business Administration, Engineering, Health Administration, International Business, Management |
General information
| Alternative names | HFU Hochschule Furtwangen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1 Furtwangen, 78120 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 9,000 |