Westphalian University of Applied Sciences

The Westfälische Hochschule was founded in 1992 under the name of its headquarter Gelsenkirchen University of Applied Sciences. As a state-managed university we consider it our responsibility to establish the necessary conditions for practical academic training at our sites in Gelsenkirchen, Bocholt and Recklinghausen in order to secure a base for qualified young talents in our region.

The Westfälische Hochschule was founded in 1992 under the name of its headquarter Gelsenkirchen University of Applied Sciences. As a state-managed university we consider it our responsibility to establish the necessary conditions for practical academic training at our sites in Gelsenkirchen, Bocholt and Recklinghausen in order to secure a base for qualified young talents in our region.

Our study programmes are characterised by a clear technical-economic profile, which is oriented towards the needs of the economy. This also manifests itself through our close and expanding cooperation with companies in the field of dual study programmes. With further concepts, which received multiple nationwide awards, we have made it our task to promote young people and develop their various talents. As a partner for our region, we do not only set out to support the teaching and learning but also the research. We consider strong research as an essential element of contemporary teaching oriented towards the challenges of today and tomorrow. An important pillar of our research activity is the diversity of topics. We want to further cultivate this variety and simultaneously establish research focuses.

Even with a clear commitment to our regional responsibility we are open to the globalised world. International university partnerships, students from other countries, as well as study and internship phases of our students in all continents of the world contribute to the completion of our profile. Our structure allows us to take responsibility for the future and give answers for tomorrow.