Academic Structure
Departments & Schools
4 departments and a dedicated Graduate School — each with its own character, research focus, and industry connections.
Business Department
Where economic thinking meets digital transformation.
The largest department at HOF University with approximately 1,570 students. You will learn to solve economic and legal problems with scientific methods, combining professional expertise with personality-building skills including leadership, teamwork, and intercultural understanding.
Department Highlights
- Largest department at HOF University
- Double degree partnerships with 130+ universities
- Dual study programme available
- Mandatory internship semester
- English-taught master's programmes (Global Management, AI-SCM)
Research Areas
Department for Computer Science
Building secure, networked, and user-centric solutions for the digital future.
The Department for Computer Science stands for application development of secure, networked and user-centric solutions. Teaching is practice-oriented, inspired by application-oriented research. Programmes span from Bachelor's to Master's and cooperative PhD level, with cutting-edge labs for AI, robotics, VR, and mobile development.
Department Highlights
- First CS research institute at a Bavarian UAS (iisys)
- AI, Robotics, VR, and Mobile computing labs
- English-taught MSc in AI & Robotics
- Cooperative PhD programme
- Industry collaboration through iisys research institute
Research Areas
Engineering Department
Applied engineering for a sustainable, connected world.
The Engineering Department offers practice-oriented programmes in mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, with a particular strength in renewable energy, sustainable water systems, and textile technology. All programmes integrate industry projects and practical lab work.
Department Highlights
- State-of-the-art mechanical and electrical labs
- Specialised Textile Technology campus in Münchberg
- Links to Institute for Hydrogen & Energy Technology
- Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (iNWA)
- Institute for Materials Science
Research Areas
Department of Interdisciplinary & Innovative Sciences
Where disciplines converge to solve tomorrow's challenges.
The youngest and most experimental department at HOF University, offering interdisciplinary programmes at the Selb (Design) and Kronach (Digital Entrepreneurship) campuses. Designed for creative thinkers who want to bridge technology, design, and business.
Department Highlights
- Design campus in Selb — dedicated creative studios
- Digital Entrepreneurship campus in Kronach
- Cross-faculty project modules
- Start-up incubator access
- Interdisciplinary industry challenges
Research Areas
Programmes
Programmes listed on hof-university.com
Graduate School
Career-focused master's programmes for experienced professionals.
HOF University Graduate School offers advanced English-taught programmes with integrated industry internships, designed for professionals with at least one year of work experience. The Graduate School bridges academic rigour with real-world applicability.
Department Highlights
- Designed for working professionals (1+ year experience required)
- All programmes taught in English
- Integrated industry internship in every programme
- Small cohorts — intensive personal support
- Strong alumni and employer network
Research Areas
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