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Hochschule Worms (HSW)

Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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  • Public Type
  • 3,700 Students
  • 3 Faculties
  • 1978Founded
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

The Hochschule Worms has three faculties – Informatics, Tourism and Travel Management, and Business Administration – with approximately 3,700 enrolled students. The range of studies consists both business-administration and technical bachelor’s and master’s study programs. Some of these study programs can also be pursued while working. MBA study programs are also offered in the form of continuing education.

Outstanding counselling, consistent nexus of the range of studies to practice, a large number of partnerships with renowned companies and international universities, and convenient situation between the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and the Rhine-Main region make for an ideal location. A large number of collaborations with companies make it possible to study with a constant nexus to practice and to make valuable contacts for a career start while studying.

A special aspect of the Hochschule Worms is its international orientation. There are currently collaboration agreements with more than 180 universities in over 50 countries throughout the world. At numerous partner universities, it is possible to obtain a double bachelor’s degree or even a double master’s degree.

Studying takes place under optimal modern conditions. The day care center on the campus and many dormitory rooms in the vicinity round out the university’s offer. The Nibelungen and Luther City of Worms offers numerous cultural, sporting, and tourism options, making it an ideal counterpart to studying.

Acronym HSW
Founded 1978
Location Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Address Worms University of Applied Sciences, Erenburgerstraße 19, 67549 Worms, Germany

Mission

The university is committed to delivering excellent, practice-oriented education while fostering a vibrant, intercultural campus community. Its goal is to equip students with specialized technical knowledge and essential soft skills needed for a smooth transition into their professional careers.

Vision

To be an internationally recognized academic hub where theoretical learning seamlessly meets real-world industry applications. By maintaining close ties with global partners and businesses, the university aims to prepare students to navigate and lead in a rapidly changing, globalized economy

Hochschule Worms

Objectives

  • Practical Relevance: Integrating business and technical concepts with hands-on training, internships, and cooperative education programs.
  • Internationalization: Fostering a global perspective through a high percentage of international students (over 25%), partnerships with over 160 universities worldwide, and English-taught programs.
  • Employability: Developing well-rounded graduates ready to take on management and specialized roles in industries spanning aviation, tourism, digital business, and computer science.
  • Entrepreneurial Support: Promoting entrepreneurial thinking by offering events and support for student start-up teams and corporate innovation.

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  1. Faculty of Computer Science 
  2. Faculty of Tourism and Travel Management
  3. Faculty of Business Sciences

Reasons to Study at Hochschule Worms

  1. Good Reasons for Studying at the Hochschule Worms

    Outstanding counselling, consistent nexus of the range of studies to practice, a large number of partnerships with renowned companies and international universities, and convenient situation between the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region and the Rhine-Main region make for an ideal location. A large number of collaborations with companies make it possible to study with a constant nexus to practice and to make valuable contacts for a career start while studying.


     

  2. Internationality is Embodied In The School

    A special aspect of the Hochschule Worms is its international orientation. There are currently collaboration agreements with more than 180 universities in over 50 countries throughout the world. At numerous partner universities, it is possible to obtain a double bachelor’s degree or even a double master’s degree.


     

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

General Admission Requirements

Access to university studies is regulated by law. According to the Higher Education Act of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate, you need a so-called university entrance qualification to be able to take up a bachelor's or master's degree programme. If necessary, further admission requirements have to be fulfilled, which they would like to inform you about in the further course.

According to the currently valid enrollment regulations of Worms University, applicants who have acquired their university entrance qualification abroad must prove that they have the German language skills required for their studies in accordance with the Framework Regulations on German Language Examinations for Studies at German Universities (RO-DT) of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) and the Conference of Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs (KMK) in their currently valid version. Otherwise, your application cannot be considered for the selection process.

An overview of the language certificates that can be recognized can be found here.

Further information can be also found by the Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienst/ DAAD

If applying for an  English-language degree programme, proof of German language proficiency is  not required.

Further subject-specific admission requirements

Some degree programs have subject-specific entry requirements in addition to the general entry requirements listed on this page: For example, you may be required to have knowledge of a foreign language at a certain level, an internship, or to answer a questionnaire. If you are interested in a dual study programme, a completed training or internship contract with a cooperating company of UAS Worms is usually an admission requirement.

Listing all the admission requirements for each degree programme would go beyond the scope of the website. When you look at their range of courses, simply check whether there are any further subject-specific entry requirements in addition to the general entry requirements mentioned above. 
 

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

Anyone wishing to apply for a master's degree must be able to prove that they have completed a bachelor's degree in addition to their university entrance qualification. The content of the bachelor's degree must match the master's degree in which you are interested. Further information on this can be found on the pages of the corresponding Master's programs. 


Further subject-specific admission requirements

Some degree programs have subject-specific entry requirements in addition to the general entry requirements listed on this page: For example, you may be required to have knowledge of a foreign language at a certain level, an internship, or to answer a questionnaire. If you are interested in a dual study programme, a completed training or internship contract with a cooperating company of UAS Worms is usually an admission requirement.

Listing all the admission requirements for each degree programme would go beyond the scope of the website. When you look at their range of courses, simply check whether there are any further subject-specific entry requirements in addition to the general entry requirements mentioned above. 

How To Apply For Admission

Make your application through the central application procedure.

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : +49(0)6241.509-180

Apply For Admission

Campus Tour

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Sports
  • ICT
  • Cafeteria
  • Library: The University Library of Hochschule Worms serves as the main academic information and research center for students, lecturers, and researchers. It provides access to printed books, e-books, journals, databases, newspapers, and digital academic resources that support teaching, study, and research. You can borrow specialized literature from the university library and you will also find places to study and work there.

 

  • Center for Research and Technology | ZFT: The ZFT is a central facility of Worms University of Applied Sciences, specializing in research projects and application-oriented software development. It also provides administrative and technical support to researchers from all disciplines, with all activities being project-based and funded through external grants.

 

  • Data Center: The computer center manages the university's information and communication technology infrastructure.

School Contact

Address

Worms University of Applied Sciences, Erenburgerstraße 19, 67549 Worms, Germany

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+49(0)6241.509-0

Fax Number

+49(0)6241.509-280

Website Address

https://www.hs-worms.de/

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Accreditations

  • A state-recognized public university in Germany
  • System-accredited since 2018, allowing the university to independently accredit its study programs through its internal quality management system
  • Its programs meet the standards of the German Accreditation Council
  • Many courses undergo regular accreditation and re-accreditation processes to ensure quality assurance in teaching and research

Vice Chancellor

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Nonnenmacher

Prof. Dr. Alexandra Nonnenmacher is the current President of Hochschule Worms. She officially assumed office on 21 January 2025 after being elected by the university senate in October 2024 for a six-year term.

She is a sociologist and higher-education leader with extensive experience in teaching, research, university administration, and educational development. Before joining Hochschule Worm... read more

s, she served as Prorector for Education, Studies and Teaching at the University of Siegen from 2019 to 2024.

Academic Staff

  • Prof. Dr. Hans Rück

    Vice President Professor Academic training and teaching qualification

    • Studies in Business Administration, JW Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main; Specializations: Retail Management, Marketing, Eco... read more
      nomic Sociology; Graduated with a degree in Business Administration; Diploma grade: Summa cum laude (1.2)
    • Doctorate (Dr. rer. pol.) under Prof. em. Dr. Dr. hc Rudolf Gümbel, Institute of Business Administration, especially Retailing, JW Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, on the topic: "Services in Economic Theory"; doctoral grade: Magna cum laude

    Continuing education    

    • Since 2005 Adjunct Professor of International Marketing at the Educatis Graduate School of Management, Altdorf/Switzerland (currently on leave)

    Key areas and interdisciplinary aspects of teaching

    • Event marketing and event control; brand policy and brand valuation; customer loyalty and customer value management; service marketing; international marketing
  • Prof. Dr. Michael Graef

    Vice President
    • 1994, International Human Resource Management
      Michael Graef, Dirk Rauser und Thomas Schiefer (1994): International Human Resource Management, Mannheim.
    • 2009... read more
      , The Role of Universities and the State in Entrepreneurship Education in Germany
      Michael Graef (2009): The Role of Universities and the State in Entrepreneurship Education in Germany, in: Entrepreneurship and Innovation, web-based journal, ed. by Rousse University, Bulgaria.
    • 2012, Development of an effective outsourcing strategy
      Michael Graef, Katja Hempel, Sandra Zumstein, Hennicke Kamp and Bennard van Ravenzwaay (2012): Development of an effective outsourcing strategy for toxicological studies in the chemical industry, in: Journal of Business Chemisty, Band 9, Nummer 1/2012, S. 49-62.
  • Kerstin Henzel,

    Chancellor
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    History

    The institution was founded in 1978 as a campus of the Fachhochschule Rheinland-Pfalz, located in the cities of Ludwigshafen and Worms?. It emerged from earlier post-secondary teacher-training institutions dating back to 1949, specifically the Pädagogische Akademie and its successors.

    In 1996, the Worms department separated from the former statewide Fachhochschule and became an independent University of Applied Sciences, known as Fachhochschule Worms?. The institution adopted its current name, Hochschule Worms, in 2015.

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