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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

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world rank  2595

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Overview

Founded in 1897, the Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Zwickau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saxony. This institution also has branch campuses in Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen. Officially recognized by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry of Science and Culture), Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational German higher education institution. Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WHZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Control Typepublic

Entity

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym WHZ
Founded 1897
Motto Technology, Economics and Quality of Life
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University Location

Address Dr.-Friedrichs-Ring 2A
Zwickau
08056 Saxony
Germany
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Phone Number (375) 5360
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Fax Number (375) 536 1127
Other locations Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau.



Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Admission Office Admission Office



(375) 536 1060


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 4,000 to 4,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 200 to 299 members.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Not reported.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Library University Library

Yes Visit Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Library


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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