University Types in Bavaria
The Bavarian university landscape is diverse and sophisticated, consisting of:
- nine state universities ("Universitäten"),
- seventeen state universities of applied sciences ("Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften - Fachhochschulen"),
- and six state universities of arts ("Kunsthochschulen"),
Universities of research
The "Universitäten", as the traditional form of university, focus on academic training and on research. They provide the complete range of subjects and courses for today's job market, including humanities, economic and social studies, natural sciences, new technologies, engineering, computer sciences, life sciences, medicine and many more. Bavarian universities are equipped with modern laboratories and libraries, which ensure excellent study and research conditions. What makes a university education so attractive is that, in addition to providing a first-rate academic qualification, it will teach students to think flexibly, thus enabling them to understand new challenges quickly and to meet new demands successfully.
Universities of applied sciences
The "Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften" (universities of applied sciences) provide a more practice-oriented course in contrast to the more science-oriented approach of the universities. They qualify specifically for occupations in the fields of commerce, technology, media and social work. Their programmes cover engineering, business administration, social work, computer science, information science for business and a range of degree programmes in innovative sectors such as new technologies, life sciences, media and design. All these degree programmes include a work-placement semester. Universities of applied sciences also play a major role in continuing vocational training, offering postgraduate degree courses and advanced training courses.
Universities of arts
The "Kunsthochschulen" (universities of arts) offer an excellent artistic education and prepare their students for a profession in the field of arts: fine arts, music, theatre, architecture, graphics, design, film, television, radio or art education. There are two state universities of fine arts, three state universities of music and one state university of television and film. In addition, there are two music universities run by church bodies.
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