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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

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Overview

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 (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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 ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ 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.

University Snapshot

Control

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Control Typepublic

Entity

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
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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University Location

Address Dr.-Friedrichs-Ring 2A
Zwickau
08056 Saxony
Germany
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Phone Number +49 (375) 5360
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau Fax Number +49 (375) 536 1127
Other locations Reichenbach, Schneeberg and Markneukirchen

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau.

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
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International
students
0-999 US$
(0-910 Euro)
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Admissions

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Admission Information

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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Not reported


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Admission Office Admission Office



(375) 536 1060


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Size and Profile

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Size and Profile

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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau has an enrollment range of 4,000-4,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Control Type Control Type

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is a public higher education institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Entity Type Entity Type

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is a non-profit higher education institution.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Housing University Housing

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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1992


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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