A higher-education institution with a practical focus and mainly applied degree programs.
Natural examples
Meine Schwester studiert an einer Fachhochschule.
My sister studies at a university of applied sciences.
Die Fachhochschule bietet einen dualen Studiengang an.
The university offers a work-study degree program.
Für das Praktikum kooperiert die Fachhochschule mit Betrieben.
The university partners with companies for internships.
Usage note
Fachhochschule is a traditional German term. The German Rectors’ Conference groups Fachhochschulen with universities of applied sciences; the plural is Fachhochschulen.
Mini-lesson: Fachhochschule
A higher-education institution with a practical focus and mainly applied degree programs. Fachhochschule is a traditional German term. The German Rectors’ Conference groups Fachhochschulen with universities of applied sciences; the plural is Fachhochschulen.
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