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Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Umwelt Nürtingen-Geislingen

University with degree programs in business, environment, law, design, planning, and therapy.

Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Sciences - or "HfWU" for short - offers a very diverse mix of degree programs! In addition to business and environment, offerings in the fields of law, design, planning and therapy are also part of the profile.
 
At the two locations in Nürtingen and Geislingen, more than 5,400 students find optimal conditions for modern, practice-oriented studies. In the immediate vicinity of the Stuttgart metropolitan region, HfWU maintains close contacts with international corporations, innovative medium-sized companies and up-and-coming start-ups.
 
The university has been committed to sustainability for decades. In addition to research, this also includes providing all students with comprehensive training in this area: Modules in every degree program deal with sustainability in business, society or the environment.
 
HfWU maintains intensive international exchange relations with more than 100 universities worldwide. Foreign language courses, stays abroad and a guest lecturer program prepare students for international requirements.
 
WAF is responsible for continuing education at HfWU. WAF's part-time programs are subject to the same quality standards as the full-time programs and are included in the system accreditation. In addition, diplomas, certificates and high-quality seminars are offered.

Category Institutes
Working areas Education/ school, Research, Sustainability, Environment, Universities/ higher education institutions
Year of foundation
1949
Employees
300