Hochschule Konstanz

Infobox University
name =Hochschule Konstanz
native_name =Hochschule Konstanz Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (HWTG)
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established =1906
type =Public university
presidentt =Maria Overbeck-Larisch
students =3.618 (2007/08)
staff =350 (2007)
address =Brauneggerstraße 55 D-78462
city =Konstanz
country =Germany
campus =
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website = [http://htwg-konstanz.de htwg-konstanz.de]

The Hochschule Konstanz (Hochschule Konstanz Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung (HWTG)), is a German university based in Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in southern Germany close to the border with Switzerland. The University is member of Internationale Bodensee-Hochschule (International Lake Constance University).

The Hochschule Konstanz plays a significant role among German Universities of Applied Sciences. It is internationally well known for its outstanding achievements. The Hochschule Konstanz was named 2006 as best German university in Further education (FE).

The university was established in 1906 by Alfred Wachtel and named the "Technicum Konstanz", meaning Technical School of Constance. Initially there were only three departments; Engineering, Technical, and school for 'Werkmeister' - post graduate work.

Faculties

* Architecture and Design
* Civil Engineering
* Electronic and Information Technology
* Computer Sciences
* Mechanical Engineering
* Business and social sciences
* As well as: College for Foreign Students (ASK)

Bachelor Majors

* Architecture
* Civil Engineering
* Business Administration
* Electronic and Information Technology
* Communications Design
* Mechanical Engineering/Construction and Development
* Mechanical Engineering/Production
* Software-Engineering
* Technical Computer Sciences
* Transport and Environmental Technology
* Business Computer Sciences
* Engineering Economics in Construction
* Engineering Economics in Electrical Sciences/ Informatics
* Engineering Economics in Mechanical Engineering
* Economic Language Asia and Management in Chinese
* Economic Language Asia and Management in Malayan

Master Majors

* Architecture
* Asian-European Relations and Management
* Automotive Systems Engineering
* Civil Engineering
* Business Information Technology
* Communication Systems Engineering
* Informatics (2007/08)
* Communications Design
* Mechanical Engineering and International Sales Management
* Mechatronics
* Environmental/ Production Sciences
* Engineering Economics

External links

* [http://www.hochschule-konstanz.de University homepage]