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 (English) | West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau |
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Name | West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau |
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Address | Dr.-Friedrichs-Ring 2A Zwickau 08056 Saxony Germany |
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Other locations | Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen |
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The following West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of 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 West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of 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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International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of 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).
West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau is a public higher education institution.
West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau's main facilities:
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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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West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1992
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