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University of Applied Sciences, Worms

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Worms University of Applied Sciences (German: Hochschule Worms) is a business and technology-oriented university of applied sciences in Worms, Germany. Around 3700 students are taught in 38 degree programmes by 74 professors and around 100 lecturers.[2]

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Worms University of Applied Sciences has three departments: Tourism/Travel Management, Computer Science and Business Sciences. The courses offered include both business and technical Bachelor's and Master's programmes. Some of these courses can also be studied in a dual system with practical training. Part-time MBA programmes are also offered. Numerous company cooperations make it possible to study with constant practical relevance and to establish valuable contacts for starting a career while still studying. Double degrees are also offered at Worms University of Applied Sciences.

A special feature of Worms University of Applied Sciences is its international orientation.[3] There are currently cooperation agreements with over 180 universities in more than 50 countries around the world. At numerous partner universities, there is the possibility of obtaining a double Bachelor's or also a double Master's degree. Partner universities are in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America.[4]

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History

The institution was founded in 1978 as a campus of the Fachhochschule Rheinland-Pfalz, located in the cities of Ludwigshafen and Worms . It emerged from earlier post-secondary teacher-training institutions dating back to 1949, specifically the Pädagogische Akademie and its successors.[5]

In 1996, the Worms department separated from the former statewide Fachhochschule and became an independent University of Applied Sciences, known as Fachhochschule Worms . The institution adopted its current name, Hochschule Worms, in 2015.[6]

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The University of Applied Sciences Worms offers degree programs within three faculties:[7]

Faculties and Programs

  • The Business and Economics faculty provides undergraduate and graduate programs, including International Business Administration, Global Trade Management (M.A.), Entrepreneurship (M.A.), and Taxation (B.A./M.A.). Several programs are available in English, either fully or partially.[8]
  • The Tourism and Travel Management faculty offers bachelor’s degrees in areas such as Aviation Management (B.A.) 
  • The Computer Science faculty covers disciplines including Applied Computer Science and Business Informatics, with programs taught in German and English.[9]

Degree Structure

  • Bachelor’s degrees typically require six to seven semesters (180–210 ECTS). Options include dual study, part-time, and full-time formats.
  • Master’s programs normally span three to four semesters (60–120 ECTS). English-taught master’s offerings include Global Trade Management and Entrepreneurship, which include coursework in a second foreign language.[10]
  • Doctoral degrees cannot be awarded by the university, though graduates may pursue doctorates through cooperative arrangements with partner universities .

International and Exchange Programs

  • The university maintains exchange agreements with over 180 international partner institutions, allowing for student mobility and double-degree arrangement.
  • Programs such as Global Trade Management and Aviation Management attract a significant proportion of international students (approximately 25% of the student body).[11]

Admission Requirements

  • Admission requires a recognized university entrance qualification (e.g., Abitur or equivalent). English-language programs additionally require demonstration of English proficiency. Entry may also include aptitude assessments specific to dual or international programs .[12]
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Research

The university's research is mostly applied, including a few internationally connected research groups. Mentionable past and current research projects and research-oriented projects with contributions from the University of Applied Sciences in Worms are the following:

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