University of Applied Sciences, Worms

Worms University of Applied Sciences is a business and technology-oriented university of applied sciences in Worms, Germany. Around 3700 students are taught in 38 degree programmes by 74 professors and around 100 lecturers.
Worms University of Applied Sciences has three departments: Tourism/Travel Management, Computer Science and Business Sciences. The courses offered include both business and technical Bachelor's and Master's programmes. Some of these courses can also be studied in a dual system with practical training. Part-time MBA programmes are also offered. Numerous company cooperations make it possible to study with constant practical relevance and to establish valuable contacts for starting a career while still studying. Double degrees are also offered at Worms University of Applied Sciences.
A special feature of Worms University of Applied Sciences is its international orientation. There are currently cooperation agreements with over 180 universities in more than 50 countries around the world. At numerous partner universities, there is the possibility of obtaining a double Bachelor's or also a double Master's degree. Partner universities are in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America and South America.

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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.'''

Study

The University of Applied Sciences Worms offers degree programs within three faculties:

Faculties and Programs

The Business and Economics faculty provides undergraduate and graduate programs, including International Business Administration, Global Trade Management, Entrepreneurship, and Taxation. Several programs are available in English, either fully or partially.
The Tourism and Travel Management faculty offers bachelor’s degrees in areas such as Aviation Management  
The Computer Science faculty covers disciplines including Applied Computer Science and Business Informatics, with programs taught in German and English.

Degree Structure

Bachelor’s degrees typically require six to seven semesters. Options include dual study, part-time, and full-time formats.Master’s programs normally span three to four semesters. English-taught master’s offerings include Global Trade Management and Entrepreneurship, which include coursework in a second foreign language.Doctoral degrees cannot be awarded by the university, though graduates may pursue doctorates through cooperative arrangements with partner universities .

International and Exchange Programs

The university maintains exchange agreements with over 180 international partner institutions, allowing for student mobility and double-degree arrangement.
Programs such as Global Trade Management and Aviation Management attract a significant proportion of international students.

Admission Requirements

Admission requires a recognized university entrance qualification. English-language programs additionally require demonstration of English proficiency. Entry may also include aptitude assessments specific to dual or international programs .

Research

The university's research is mostly applied, including a few internationally connected research groups. Mentionable past and current research projects and research-oriented projects with contributions from the University of Applied Sciences in Worms are the following:

ALICE experiment
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