Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften

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Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences is renowned for its practical, career-oriented education, particularly excelling in the fields of engineering, computer science, social work, and business. The institution stands out for its strong cooperative ties with regional industries, which allows students to gain valuable hands-on project experience and internship placements directly relevant to the German job market. While the majority of undergraduate degrees are taught in German, the university increasingly offers English-taught master's programs and specialized international modules to accommodate foreign applicants. To support its diverse global community, the International Office provides comprehensive services ranging from visa guidance and housing assistance to welcome weeks and German language courses. A distinctive characteristic of Ostfalia is its multi-campus structure distributed across Lower Saxony, which fosters tight-knit, welcoming academic communities where international learners receive personalized attention from faculty members.

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Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (German for "Eastphalia University of Applied Sciences", known as Fachhochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel until 2009), is a Fachhochschule in eastern Lower Saxony, Germany. The predecessor of the college, Staatliche Ingenieurschule Wolfenbüttel (State Engineering School Wolfenbuettel), was founded in 1928. It merged with two other independent institutions in August 1971. It has campuses at: Salzgitter (SZ) Wolfenbüttel (WF) Wolfsburg (WOB) Suderburg (UE)

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