With 14,000 students registered on 54 Bachelor and Masters courses and eight faculties, South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest of its kind in North Rhine Westphalia. Despite this, it is a friendly studying environment at its campuses in Hagen, Iserlohn, Meschede, Soest and Lüdenscheid. Professors are always willing to listen, everyone gets involved and successes are celebrated together.
Research, development and studying here is very application-oriented. We look for technological solutions for tomorrow and beyond working for and with industry. Associated research and (technology) transfer institutes are networked with South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in the main research areas of computer sciences, information and communication technology, optical technologies, materials science and production engineering, environmental and energy research, sustainable agriculture, as well as bio- and nanotechnology.
We train qualified specialists and leaders in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, information technology, business administration and agricultural economics. It's not just the kudos that the former institutions enjoyed that makes for successful graduates. A close network with collaborative partners from business, associations and institutions offers positive prospects for a successful start to a professional career and a happy life.
Prices for accommodation vary a lot. Rooms in the students resident hall in Hagen can be obtained for 180 Euros per months, but prices on the private sector are a lot higher.
Usually foreign students in Hagen, Iserlohn or Soest can get a room in the students residence halls. Since the number of international students at the Fachhochschule Südwestfalen is increasing, these halls are often fully booked.
The Centre for IT & Networking manages the computing and communication ressources and infrastructure.
Based on 22 reviews
The B.A. Business Administration with Informatics at South Westphalia University (Soest) is a nice,program mixing business basics with useful IT skills. I really liked the approachable professors, hands-on projects, and international feel � classes often in English, and it actually prepares you for real jobs. Soest is pretty quiet and small � good for focusing, but not much nightlife or big-city buzz. Overall, I�d definitely recommend it if you want solid, affordable business tech training in Germany!
Offers very good education and excellent reputation in terms of finishing your course and getting a job. There is a number of people that i know who went to the same college and came back with good results.
My overall study experience has been positive. The courses were well-organized and relevant, and the teaching staff were knowledgeable and helpful. I appreciated the balance between theory and practical learning, which helped me better understand the subjects.
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