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Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences

Furtwangen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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About Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences

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Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Furtwangen – HFU) is a public university of applied sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1850 as the first state watchmaking school in the Black Forest, HFU has grown into one of the most research-active applied sciences universities in Germany. The university offers 65 degree programmes across four faculties – Computer Science & Applications, Engineering & Technology, Health/Medical & Life Sciences, and Business, Design & Media – and operates five locations: main campus in Furtwangen, plus campuses in Villingen-Schwenningen, Tuttlingen, Freiburg, and a Research Center in Rottweil. HFU emphasises practical, industry-linked education with mandatory internship semesters, strong ties to regional hidden champions and international corporations, and over 150 partner universities worldwide. Teaching is primarily in German, with 15 fully English-taught and 10 bilingual programmes. International students from over 90 countries are enrolled. All domestic and EU students pay only a semester contribution of 176 EUR; non-EU international students pay 1,500 EUR per semester tuition plus the semester contribution.

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Institution profile

Short name: HFU
Founded: 1850
Ownership: public
Institution type: University

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Admissions

Application deadlines: 2026-07-15

Academics

Language: German
Degrees: Master, Bachelor

Cost & support

Tuition: Varies by program
Living cost est.: ~$1,071/mo
Scholarships: Available

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Tuition & living costs

Tuition: Varies by program

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Living cost estimate: ~$1,071/month

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Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences (HFU) is a public university in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, offering over 65 degree programmes in technology, engineering, computer science, business, health, and media across campuses in Furtwangen, Schwenningen, Tuttlingen, and Freiburg.