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At a university of applied sciences practical work accompanies studying.
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Theory and Practice
A university of applied sciences is the right choice for you if you would like to combine academic and scientific knowledge and apply it in the working world. The courses and subjects at Germany's 160 universities of applied science are arranged much like they are at universities, but the curriculum is tailored to your career choice. Research is becoming more and more important at universities of applied sciences, though their main focus remains teaching.
Universities of applied sciences were once considered the "little sisters" of universities. But they've become serious competition over the last 30 years. The polytechnics were originally designed to train engineers, managers and social workers, giving them the basic theoretical knowledge they would need for their work. Today, universities of applied sciences in Germany are seen as the comprehensive universities of the modern industrial society. They offer students and future employers the advantage of having a clear career focus, a set curriculum, and the opportunity to achieve a degree in a short time.
The faculty at universities of applied sciences usually comprises experienced professionals and managers who know exactly what the firms will expect of the students once they've left school. They offer a flexible, international education. University of applied sciences graduates have excellent job opportunities on the free market.
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| Further Information
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Detailed information compiled by the DAAD about studying at German Universities of Applied Science
www.daad.de/...
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