Fachhochschule Dortmund

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Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts is renowned for its practical, career-oriented education across engineering, business, design, and applied social sciences. It excels in fields like Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Business Administration, emphasizing hands-on learning and strong industry connections. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment with a dedicated International Office providing comprehensive support, including orientation programs and assistance with academic and social integration. While many programs are taught in German, there are an increasing number of English-taught Master's programs, such as Data Science and European Master in Project Management. Its distinctive characteristic is its deep integration with the regional economy, providing excellent opportunities for internships and real-world project experience.

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Fachhochschule Dortmund - University of Applied Sciences and Arts (German: Fachhochschule Dortmund) is a university of applied sciences (German: Fachhochschule) in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany with 14,057 students, and 894 staff, 255 of which are teaching staff. It is situated in the Ruhr area, the fourth largest urban area in Europe. Fachhochschule Dortmund was created by a merger of several institutions of higher education in 1971. Owing to its history as separate institutions, it consists of three campuses in different parts of Dortmund. The Faculties of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology are located at Sonnenstraße near the city center. The Faculty of Design has its own campus at Max-Ophüls-Platz, while the Faculties of Applied Social Studies, Business Studies, Computer Science and Architecture are housed in several buildings next to the TU Dortmund University campus in the suburb of Eichlinghofen. The university is known for its Faculty of Business Studies. Additional offices in the city center are used for administrative purposes.

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