Only if you are firmly rooted, can you grow to soaring heights. At Flensburg University of Applied Sciences we treasure the roots in our region and aim to install this sense of belonging and stability in our students. We also pursue innovative approaches, partnerships and projects and provide our students with what they need to soar. Rooted, yet soaring – this is our approach to studies, teaching, and research, national and international partnerships.
Flensburg University of Applied Sciences’ (FUAS) roots in our region date back to 1852 when the Royal Danish School for Navigation was founded. This lay the foundation for what is a firm part of our identity still today: There was and still is a close connection between our university, our region and its people. Flensburg, the Flensburg Firth and local industry have shaped our university, our degree programmes and research activities: the broad range of fields we teach and research include maritime technologies, business and energy as well as biotechnology, communication and engineering.
Our professors and teaching staff are very accessible for our 3000 students on the beautiful and green Flensburg campus – even outside class. All of our professors have a track record of working in industry; our students benefit from this real-life work experience in application-oriented classes equipping them with what they need for a successful future. As a university of applied sciences these roots in application and industry are a relevant part of our identity and they stretch out into studies and teaching as well as into study and research projects.
Because of our firm roots and the long-standing tradition that comes with them, we have established partnerships and networks reaching far beyond the borders of our region. We participate in numerous research projects exploring innovative approaches and defining standards. Working across borders as well as across disciplines is part of our every-day work in projects, research institutes and centres.
The research carried out at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences is fuelled by the people behind it as well as by the environment they work in. Students, professors, research and teaching staff in our four faculties work in state-of-the-art laboratories, testing and simulation facilities.
At FUAS we care about tomorrow today. Our degree programmes, research projects and partnerships have a strong focus on finding answers to the questions of the future. We aim to qualify our students for successful careers and give them the roots that will allow them to soar. We also play an active role in creating a bright future for our region and beyond.
| Acronym | FUAS |
| Colour | Blue and Orange |
| Founded | 1886 |
| Undergraduate Programmes | |
| Postgraduate Programmes | 9 |
| Location | Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
| Address | Flensburg University of Applied Sciences , Kanzleistraße 91–93, 24943 Flensburg |
Our students are the main focus of everything we do
We aim to educate responsible people. Our actions shape the future. We are diverse. We are open-minded. We trust, accept and appreciate each other. This way all of us can work together in the best possible way.
We are a fundamental part of our region with an international focus
We are a key player in providing jobs for the region and an important economic factor. We work closely with a variety of partners from society, politics and industry. We do this across disciplines and borders and on all levels – locally, nationally and internationally.
We are partners in projects and cooperate with our global network of partner universities and businesses around the world. This active involvement is facilitated by our active and constant dialogue with society – from within our university to the outside and back.
Transparency is self-understood for us
Our university is shaped by its students and staff.
We see ourselves as service providers out of conviction. Clearly defined processes, open and transparent communication and a constant exchange of information are the basis for the solutions we find.
We combine teaching, research, knowledge transfer and internationality in a transparent manner.
We study and work with a high quality of life
We set clearly defined goals, treat each other with respect and stand by what we say. Our leadership culture includes the people affected by it.
We create conditions that allow people to grow as individuals and as a group, and that enable everyone to maintain a healthy balance between studying, work and their private and family lives.
Our practically oriented teaching ensures qualifications that will stand the test of time
We combine lifelong learning and innovation while maintaining the highest standards at the same time. By doing so we ensure the relevance of our work and its results.
We work with partners from industry, politics and society and we provide degree programmes and education that meet the requirements of both the job market and society.
The degrees we award qualify our graduates for a variety of tasks
Both our teaching methods and contents are cutting edge. As each educational career is individual and has its very own starting point, we offer a variety of paths and admission requirements leading to different degrees and qualifications. We take the people and their personal circumstances into account.
Our students, their future employers and society in general benefit from our actions.
We support people in their pursuit of exceptional performance and highest quality standards.
There is a cross-pollination between our research and development, our teaching and knowledge transfer
The knowledge gained thus inspires our teaching and helps to further build our university’s reputation and to define our profile more clearly. To facilitate this, FUAS ensures that beneficial conditions are in place.
We make relevant and sustainable contributions to society and industry.
As an innovative university, we pursue applied research and knowledge transfer whilst ensuring a stable interface to basic research at all times.
We invest in innovation that crosses the borders between subjects, institutes and organisations. We firmly believe that cooperation is the key to success.
Your decision for Flensburg will also be a decision for our extensive network of partner universities from all over the world. We welcome students from around the world every semester and our students can broaden their horizons through exchange programmes and cooperation projects with an extensive international network. In fact, we have partner universities on each of the five continents.
Being a student shouldn’t be about studying only. Student life is also there to make friendships that will last a lifetime and enjoy life. It is easy for FUAS students to have the right work-life balance thanks to regular events on and off campus. This means campus cinema as well as parties and the legendary annual Kohl and Pinkel tour (you’ll have to come here to experience it).
We share our campus and some of our facilities with the Europa-Universität Flensburg. For our students, this means synergies in teaching, an extensive range of books offered in the shared library, and a large variety and number of courses offered by the sports center.
Our Centre for Maritime Studies is home to the largest ship bridge simulator facility in Northern Europe, our Media Informatics programme includes full dome modules and our labs are also state of the art.
The Bachelor's degree programs at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences are either six or seven semesters long. However, progress is measured not only in semesters but also in credit points – you receive these for each successfully completed course. At the end of your studies, you will have accumulated 180 or 210 credit points (depending on the program length), which is 30 per semester.
So much for the theoretical foundations, of which you'll learn quite a bit during your bachelor's studies...
In practice, you have a wide selection of study programs to choose from : from mechanical engineering and media informatics to energy sciences – there's something for everyone – as well as business administration, biotechnology, food technology, and process engineering. Find out for yourself.
Entry requirements vary by program by program. View the requirements the program page.
Once you have your bachelor's degree, you can continue your studies with a master's program. Whether you do this immediately afterwards or first gain some work experience or explore the wider world is entirely up to you.
Our Master's programs are three or four semesters long, meaning you will have earned 90 or 120 ECTS credits by the end. Depending on the length of your Bachelor's degree, you will need to plan for one more or one less semester for the Master's program – you will need a total of 300 ECTS credits.
So far, so good? Then it gets even better when we introduce our Master's programs: From Business Management and eHealth to International Professional Communication, we offer a wide range of options, including Wind Energy Engineering, Applied Computer Science, Design, Film and Marketing, Systems Engineering…
View and discover for yourself.
Step 1. Visit the Flensburg University of Applied Sciences website at: hs-flensburg.de.
Step 2. Now go to the course finder at: Course Finder
Step 3. Here you can look at study programs in the different categories.
Step 4. Choose a course of study. Pay attention to the application deadlines.
Step 5. Now click on "Online application" under "Application details".
Step 6. Then go to: "Application process" on the online application portal.
Step 7. Now select the first option, "Applicants".
Step 8. Click "Register now" to create an account.
Step 9. Fill in all required fields here and click on "Register".
Step 10. Click on "Enter activation code from welcome email". Note: If you encounter any difficulties, open the welcome email and register using the first link. Log in to the application portal .
Step 11. Now you fill in the information in the application portal, upload the necessary documents and submit your application.
Don't wait for confirmation via email, but check your university account regularly to see if you have been accepted.
Step 12. Last but not least, don't forget to accept your place at university!
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +49 0461 805-1807
Professor in the Department of Information and Communication.
Executive Board Vice President for Studies and Teaching, acting in the capacity of the President
Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering and Maritime Technologies
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