Applied Sciences for Life - Applied Life Sciences
We are one of the leading national and international universities of applied sciences and green engineering. Excellent teaching with a strong practical orientation and applied research form the core of our self-image.
We stand for anchoring the principles of sustainability in society and the economy. The sustainable use and protection of all natural resources are our motivation.
At the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, our focus lies on the people: we promote their talent development in an open working and learning environment. We derive our strategies from the potential of their diversity and offer equal opportunities in all aspects.
We reflect the living environment of the social groups at our university locations and network intensively with the citizens in the region.
This is what the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf stands for:
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We stand for "Applied"
- We stand for teaching and research in the applied life sciences to contribute in solving local and global challenges.
- We develop and establish practice-relevant solutions for the sustainable use of our livelihoods through knowledge and technology transfer.
- We promote a culture of innovation and a spirit of entrepreneurship in the sense of an entrepreneurial University of Applied Sciences. Therefore, we support our students and staff in developing their creative potential.
- We offer an excellent teaching and research infrastructure. This includes show gardens, greenhouses, experimental farms as well as state-of-the-art laboratories and technology centres.
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We stand for "Sciences"
- We stand for applied sciences, innovation and digital technologies for sustainable management of our natural resources and the consequences of climate change.
- With our engineering education and interdisciplinary research activities, we contribute to the sustainable development of society and to securing the basis of life for future generations.
- We develop science-based solutions, products and innovations by addressing pressing practical problems in research projects and transferring current scientific findings and methods into practice.
- We develop and maintain our national and international networks in the sense of long-term partnerships at eye level, thus providing a practice-oriented exchange of knowledge, people and ideas worldwide.
- We work towards a better understanding and greater acceptance of science in society through continuous science communication and adherence to ethical principles.
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We stand for "Life"
- As a Green University of Applied Sciences, the careful use of our natural resources is at the centre of our content and organisational orientation.
- We support our student's development as value-oriented people through an excellent practice-oriented range of courses. Our goal is to prepare students for a direct career entry so that they can help shape the future of our globalised world sustainably.
- We stand for a family-like and appreciative interaction between all university members: In a non-discriminatory, family-friendly university environment, creativity, innovation, and knowledge can develop freely.
- We enable lifelong learning through continuing education programmes tailored to individual life situations and reflecting the dynamics of the professional world. Even after graduation, we promote the mutual exchange of our alumnae and alumni with attractive offers.
Studies at the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf
No other University of Applied Sciences in Germany has a comparable range of subjects as consistently focused on green engineering. In the seven departments at our two campuses, we cover ecological, technical and economic topics in 19 Bachelor's and 13 Master's degree programmes. At both Weihenstephan and Triesdorf campuses, we offer our students extensive, practice-oriented expertise in teaching and research in these subject areas:
- Agricultural Science
- Digitalisation & Technology
- Nutrition & Food
- Climate & Environmental Protection
- Ecology & Environmental Planning
- Business & Management
Our recipe for success is an education with direct practical relevance and a sound scientific basis. We prepare our students for a direct career entry. That's why we also offer 14 dual study programmes where part of the training takes place in a company. Whether in the classic or dual model: all our students benefit from the networking of the University of Applied Sciences Weihenstephan-Triesdorf with institutions, associations, industry and business.
We make our students fit for the global professional world through: Stays abroad, a degree programme with an international double degree, lived cooperations with more than 140 educational institutions worldwide.
As an entrepreneurial University of Applied Sciences, we also promote a culture of innovation and a spirit of entrepreneurship. Numerous start-ups have already emerged from student projects.
The HSWT in figures & data
- Students (WS 2023/24)
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- 5,730 students, of which 3, 640 Weihenstephan | 2,090 Triesdorf
- 1,535 first-year students, of which 954 Weihenstephan | 581 Triesdorf
- Study programmes
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- 21 Bachelor's degree programmes
- 14 dual study programmes
- 13 Master's degree programmes, of which
- 8 with an international focus
- Employees (WS 2023/24)
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- 156 professors
- 221 research assistants and full-time special lecturers
- 477 staff members
- 322 part-time lecturers
- Departments
- International
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- 130 university partnerships
- 709 international students
- Franco-German double degree with the partner university Agrocampus Ouest-Centre d'Angers
- Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences was one of twelve German universities to be awarded the European Quality Seal - E-Quality 2011
- Research
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- 7 projects funded by the EU
- 103 projects funded by the federal and state governments
- 68 projects funded by external clients
