Industrial Engineering (B.Eng.)

with the specialisations Mechanical Engineering / Management, Energy / Environment

Engineering, computer science and teaching

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Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences offers its students a university education that prepares them for work in companies, social and charitable organisations and the public sector in a practical and targeted manner.
Small seminar groups support practice-orientated learning.

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Faculty of Engineering

Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences offers several engineering degree programmes with excellent career prospects.
Numerous contacts and collaborations with industry as well as research projects carried out on behalf of industry and business make the degree programmes particularly practice-oriented.

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Prakash Raju Kuchipudi

Studying ERT at Hochschule Nordhausen gave me the opportunity to combine engineering with sustainability. The practical approach, international atmosphere, and supportive professors helped me develop valuable skills and confidence for my future career in Recycling Technologies.

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Catherine

What's really cool is that we are a small HS. This means we have to be specialists in many areas and familiarise ourselves with a lot of new areas. This is challenging and varied. The diversity is not only reflected in the interculturality but also in the activities.

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Melissa

As a student, I particularly appreciated the practical approach to teaching and the personal dialogue at eye level with the professors - you were always supported and taken seriously. At the same time, the green campus with its pond, bees and squirrels offers a really pleasant learning atmosphere. 

Today - as a research assistant in the „QUANT-GPICz“ project and hike - I particularly enjoy the open, friendly team spirit and the short distances across the campus, which make everyday working life uncomplicated. I deal with new topics every day and learn a lot of new things.

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Sahil Vivek Dharia

I like my Master's programme because it focuses on renewable energy and sustainability, which are current global needs. The Master's programme in Renewable Energy Systems is practical and well structured. I like Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences because the professors are supportive and they clearly explain concepts and answer all my questions.

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Sarah-Vivien Manuela

What I like most about Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is that both the lecturers and the students are friendly, humorous and open-minded - you don't feel like „just another number“ here, but really seen. I also really enjoy my studies overall, and I've met a few of my closest friends along the way.

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Linus

I particularly appreciate my university because of the very experienced lecturers who not only know their subject, but also teach it in a practical and committed way. The university also offers a supportive learning environment in which you are well supported both professionally and personally.

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Rutuja Koli

This master's programme introduced me to the environmental world and gave me the confidence to work on real environmental challenges.

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Leonie

The Master's degree programme in Industrial Engineering and Management at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is super flexible and really fun. The lectures and seminars are varied, the lecturers are committed and totally approachable. In addition, there is a well-kept campus where you simply feel at home.

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Sara

What I like about Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is the active combination of theory and practice. As a science communicator at the Transferwerk, I appreciate the freedom to develop innovative formats that show how our research is actively shaping everyday life and the future.

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  • Billions of people use digital products every day, and companies such as Spotify, Amazon and SAP build their entire organisation around them. Creating something and actively changing the world is a human expression of our abilities. In the modern digital economy, this creative drive has found its home in the role of product management [...]
  • How do families whose adult children have a disability live and what challenges, but also resources, characterise their everyday lives? two qualitative studies at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences provide insights into the realities of life that often remain hidden. They show how parents and relatives organise their lives, what support they receive - and what research gaps [...].

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What sort of building can you see there? 🏢The university’s old logo – back when it was still known as Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences – can no longer be found on any building on campus. And the blue-framed windows are also a thing of the past on our campus. 🕰️Judging by the surroundings, there’s really only one building that fits the description: that’s right, Building 19! ✅The photo shows the building before its extensive refurbishment, which was completed in 2022. It was not only modernised on the outside but also made more energy-efficient. 🏗️Thanks to the new technical facilities, the building now offers ideal conditions for online, face-to-face and hybrid teaching, and thus the best possible environment for lecturers and students. The central lecture theatre block houses two lecture theatres, seminar rooms, computer labs and language labs. Outside the lecture theatres and down in the foyer, seating areas invite you to chat and relax. Do you enjoy spending time in Building 19? Let us know in the comments! 💬#CampusTimeTravel #TimeTravel #Campus #CampusLove #NordhausenUniversity #Nordhausen #Turingia #university

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🔧✨ Repair instead of throwing away! Is your toaster playing up? Is your laptop running slowly? Is your smartphone a bit faulty? Then come along to the Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences’ Repair Club! The Repair Club now takes place every second Wednesday of the month.📅  Next session: Wednesday, 8 July 2026 🕑  2.00–5.00 pm📍  August-Kramer Institute (Building 28), entrance via Hallesche StraßeTogether with experienced repair volunteers, we’ll look for the cause – and often more can be salvaged than you might think. 💚♻️ Conserving resources, avoiding electronic waste and learning something in the process – that’s exactly what it’s all about!👉 No registration required. Questions or further information in advance: repariertreff@hs-nordhausen.deℹ️ Please note: As a one-off, this session will take place without bicycle specialists.#RepairMeetup #RepairTogether #RepairInsteadOfThrowingAway #Sustainability  #NordhausenUniversity #Nordhausen #Turingia

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Discover our wide range of degree programmes! 🎓📚At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, you’ll find degree programmes for anyone who wants to work with people, help shape society, rethink organisations or develop technical and digital solutions for the future. ⚙️🚀👉 Find out more and apply online now: www.hs-nordhausen.de 📸 pic by Christian Habel#myHSN #study #studying #StudyStudyStudy #learning #learning #FutureStudies #Degree #studying #BEducation #education #StudyInGermany #StudyInspiration #Engineering #Computer Science #MINT #Management #Social Work #Healthcare #Special Needs Education #SocialWork  #Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences #Nordhausen

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Four universities in Thuringia are working together to develop the public administration of the future! 🚀The state universities of applied sciences in Thuringia –🎓 @eahjena🎓 @fherfurt🎓 @hochschule_nordhausen🎓 @hs_schmalkalden – have jointly launched a structured participatory process aimed at transforming administration. ⚙️📍Around 40 representatives from the academic community and university management at the four Thuringian universities of applied sciences met on 17 June 2026 at Erfurt University of Applied Sciences for the second of three planned participatory workshops as part of the joint administrative transformation. 🔎 The focus was on the key question:👉 What administrative services will the academic community at the four universities need in future?🎯 The aim is to ensure that, through closer integration of administrative services – extending as far as shared process structures (shared services) – professional services for research, teaching and student life at all four campuses are not only maintained but also specifically developed and strengthened in the future. 📚📉The universities are thus responding at an early stage to key challenges of the coming years, such as demographic change, skills shortages, digitalisation and increasingly scarce public funding.🤝The process is being supported by the Munich-based higher education consultancy @rheform_gmbh. 📅 What’s next? The third workshop will take place on 20 August – this time with administrative and technical staff from the four universities of applied sciences, also at Erfurt University of Applied Sciences. A roadmap will then be developed to serve as a framework for further collaboration.#Administration #Shaping the future #Education #Turingian universities #Turingia

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It’s lovely that Melissa feels so at home with us, both during her studies and now as a member of staff. 🙂#FacesOfTheUniversity #NordhausenUniversity #Nordhausen #Turingia

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Sometimes it’s the little things that make everything easier – even though you know them, you can easily forget them in the day-to-day. 💧🌿An extra glass of water, a break in the shade, a quick deep breath. And please: look out for those around you too. Stay cool! 😎#Summer #summer #Studying #studying #study #StudyStudyStudy #Tips  #StayCool #Selfcare #HochschuleNordhausen #Nordhausen #Thuringia

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Green lawns, blue skies, the bushes in bloom – when the campus looks so lovely, it’s the perfect place to spend time. 🌳😎The library and Building 18 look just as they always do. On the roof, you can see the skylights leading to Level 4 of the library, where the economics books are kept. But there’s something missing from this old photo compared to today, isn’t there? 🤔Exactly – it’s Level 0, with its social science books and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a wonderful view of the campus’s green spaces. No wonder the window seats are so popular. You’d almost rather enjoy the view of the greenery than bury your nose in notes and books. 📚Level 0 is also home to one of the university’s many computer rooms. The library’s computer room is mainly used for training sessions, for example on Citavi, a reference management programme that makes working with sources much easier for you. 🖥️Where do you prefer to study in the library? 🙂#CampusTimeTravel #TimeTravel #Library #Books #Campus #CampusLove #NordhausenUniversity #Nordhausen #Turingia #university

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