Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg
University of Applied Sciences, two locations: Giessen, Friedberg


About the University
The University of Applied Sciences Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg, established in 1971, offers programs that closely connect science and practical applications. Ten percent of the students enrolled come from abroad. Classical engineering disciplines, such as civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, are offered as well as future-oriented programs, including energy systems, biotechnology, media engineering, business administration, and computer science. Whereas programs in computer, information sciences, and bio-sciences have become our strength, business administration, as the largest department, offers a variety of specializations. In addition, interdisciplinary engineering programs are being developed. Teaching takes place in small groups and is uncompromisingly focused on the future professional life. Internships have become a standard procedure in all degree programs. Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg enjoys contact with more than 40 international institutions of higher education, where our students do exchange semesters.

About the City
Giessen was chartered in 1248 and sold to the landgraves of Hessen in 1267. It was part of independent Hessen-Marburg from 1567 until 1604, when it passed to Hessen-Darmstadt. Historic landmarks include the “ new castle” (1533–37), the ruins of the old castle (14th century), and the Schiffenberg Monastery. At Justus Liebig University, founded in 1607, the laboratory of the famous chemist Justus von Liebig may still be seen. Socialist Wilhelm Liebknecht, born in Giessen, attended the university. The Upper Hessian Museum and the botanical gardens are also noteworthy. Giessen is a busy traffic centre; its industries include the manufacture of machinery, textiles, pottery, and rubber, and tobacco products. Thus, students dominate the face of the city.

Location Giessen

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Information Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering, Microtechnology, Energy Technology and Thermodynamics
• Hospital and Clinical Engineering, Environmental and Biotechnology
• Computer Science, Mathematics, and Natural Sciences
• Business Administration

Location Friedberg

• Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, and Mechatronics
• Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Material Sciences
• Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Applied Computer Science
• Business Administration and Engineering and Production Technology

Giessen and Friedberg Campus

• Social and Cultural Sciences

Statistics (2009)

• Year of foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1971
• Number of students . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11,406
• Foreign students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1,498
• Professors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    201

Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg
Referat für Auslandsbeziehungen

Location Giessen
Wiesenstrasse 14
D-35390 Giessen
Phone: +49 (0)641 / 30913 - 20; - 21; - 22
Fax: +49 (0)641 / 309 2910
e-mail:auslandsreferat@verw.fh-giessen.de

Location Friedberg
Wilhelm-Leuschner-Strasse 13
D-61169 Friedberg
Phone: +49 (0)6031 / 604 130

Homepage International Office

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