University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1962 |
| President | Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Spägele |
| Students | 3,500 |
| Location | Weingarten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Website | Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences |
Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences (German: Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten) is a public university in the city of Weingarten, in south of German state of Baden-Württemberg. The university was founded in 1962 and tracks advanced fields in Applied Physics and Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Business & Technology Management as well as Social Work and Healthcare Management. This university has a very good reputation regarding engineering studies. According to CHE ranking,HS Weingarten is among the top 30 universities throughout Germany and is number one in Baden-Württemberg state.
History
In 1962, Baden-Wuerttemberg Parliament decided to build a State School of Engineering (SIS) in Ravensburg with two department, Mechanical Engineering and Physical Engineering. In 1967, the first students graduate as engineers. In 1971, The State Schools of Engineering become Fachhochschulen, i.e. Universities of Applied Sciences. In 1974,
The Ministry of Education requests the establishment of an Electronics department and planning of the program Business Administration in February 1974. Introduction of the Electronics program as part of the Physical Engineering department in May 1974.
Today, Ravensburg-Weingarten University offers more than 25 postgraduate and graduate degree programs under Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Management and Faculty of Social Work, Health and Nursing supported by more than 500 academic staff members.
PLUS studies
In cooperation with the near Weingarten University of Education which specializes in teachers' education, the university provides some courses leading to a double graduation with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and an additionally possibility to obtain a university degree in Teaching at professional schools.[1]
Structure
The university is divided into several departments which provide a broad range of Engineering, Social Work and Management courses:[2][3][4]
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Applied Computer Science (Bachelor)
- Business Computer Science and E-Business (Bachelor)
- Business Informatics PLUS Vocational Training and Education (Bachelor)
- Business Informatics (Master)
- Computer Science (Master)
- Digital Design (Bachelor)
- Electrical Engineering and Information technology (Bachelor)
- Electrical Engineering / Physics PLUS Lectureship (Bachelor)
- Electrical Engineering (Master)
- Electrical Mobility and Energy Management (Bachelor)
- Mechatronics (Master)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering (Bachelor)
- Automotive Engineering PLUS Lectureship (Bachelor)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Product Development in Mechanical Engineering (Master)
Department of Social Work and Healthcare Management
- Health Economics (Bachelor)
- Health Promotion (Master)
- Nursing (Bachelor)
- Nursing Education (Bachelor)
- Social Work (Bachelor)
Department of Technology and Management
- Business Administration / Management (Bachelor)
- Energy and Environmental Engineering (Bachelor)
- Optical Systems Engineering (Master)
- Physical Engineering (Bachelor)
- Technology Management (Bachelor)
Part-time study programs
- Business Administration, Production and Markets (Master)
- Electro Mobility (Master)
- International Business Management (Master)
- Social and Health Care Management (Master)
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