Hochschule Merseburg
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Hochschule Merseburg: Center for Applied Sciences
editHochschule Merseburg, founded on April 1, 1992, is a central institute for applied research and teaching in the historically rich industrial and cultural region in southern Saxony-Anhalt. With its motto "Study. Research. Live." the university offers comprehensive and practice-oriented education.
Key Products and Services
editHochschule Merseburg is divided into three departments:
- Engineering and Natural Sciences: Here, study programs are offered in areas such as ultrasound technology, applied optics, laser technology, and materials science.
- Social Work, Media, and Culture: This area includes subjects such as social work, media, and culture, with a focus on cultural education and social practice.
- Business Sciences and Information Sciences: Here, study programs can be found in business, information sciences, and related disciplines.
A total of 32 different degree programs are offered, including 19 bachelor's and 13 master's programs[2][3][4].
Main Mission and Values
editHochschule Merseburg places great importance on practice-oriented teaching and active exchange with the industry and cultural region. The mission of the university is to promote the employability of students through applied research and teaching and to establish a close connection between science and practice. Creativity, systematic approach, and the combination of fundamentals and specialization are central values of the university[2][3][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editHochschule Merseburg is actively engaged in various sustainability initiatives:
- Climate Protection: The university has developed a comprehensive climate protection concept that includes energy saving, thematic focuses, and public educational initiatives[2].
- STEM Promotion: With projects such as the interactive learning space for the STEM future and the MakeYourself@HoMe project, the university promotes the interests and skills of students in STEM subjects[5].
- Healthy and Family-Friendly University: The university offers various programs for health promotion and support for families, including childcare and healthy nutrition[1][2].
Further Initiatives and Offers
editHochschule Merseburg offers a diverse range of leisure activities, including an extensive sports program, its own theater with a stage and mask workshop, as well as three student clubs. In addition, there are over 70 partnerships with international partner universities that enable exchange programs and internships abroad[2][3].
Hochschule Merseburg is thus not only a place of learning and research but also a vibrant campus that promotes the overall personal development of students.