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.
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Name | Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau |
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Name (English) | West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau |
Acronym | WHZ |
Founded | 1897 |
Motto | Technology, Economics and Quality of Life |
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Address | Dr.-Friedrichs-Ring 2A Zwickau 08056 Saxony Germany |
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+49 (375) 5360 | |
+49 (375) 536 1127 | |
Other locations | Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen |
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The following Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is a public higher education institution.
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1992
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