Hochschule Furtwangen University

About HFU

Furtwangen University (HFU) is a leading university of applied sciences and recognised for excellence in the following areas:

1. High quality and innovation in teaching
2. Strong practical focus through collaboration with industry
3. International focus
4. Applied research
5. Continuing education and lifelong learning

Campuses

The Hochschule Furtwangen University has three campuses:

1. Furtwangen ( Main Campus )
2. Villingen-Schwenningen
3. Tuttlingen

Facts and figures

Status as of : December 2013

History

5 March 1850 - Foundation of Archduke of Baden's Clock maker School in Furtwangen

1852 - Foundation of the "German Clock Museum“ - still a department of the HFU to this day

1863 - Closure of Clock maker School but vocational school remains

1877 - Re-establishment of the Clock makers' School and establishment of Wood-carving School

1891 - Completion of new building and introduction of new three-year educational model

1925 - Foundation of Baden Clock maker School, a state technical college for clock and watchmaking, precision engineering and electrical engineering

1926 - Introduction of Radio Technology programme

1947 - Foundation of State Engineering School in Furtwangen Introduction of first Engineering degree programmes

1958 - Erection of first new building - A building, south Graduation of first engineers

1959 - Introduction of Equipment and Automation Technology programme

1962 - Erection of A building, north

1963 - Establishment of first computer centre with large electronic computer (IBM 1620) Introduction of Electronic and Control Technology programme

1969 - Introduction of Bioresonance programme

1971 - Foundation of Furtwangen Technical University Introduction of General Computer Sciences /Business Information Systems programme

1972 - Erection of new extension with large lecture theater (B building with auditorium)

1975 - Introduction of Business Information Systems programme

1982 - Introduction of Product Engineering programme

1984 - Establishment of first laboratory for the manufacture of integrated circuits

1985 - Completion of new building extension (C building) Introduction of Equipment and automation technology programme

1987 - Introduction of Microelectronics as course specialisation

1988 - Inauguration of Schwenningen campus Introduction of Materials and Surface Technology programme

1990 - Introduction of Computer Science in Media and Process Technology programmes

1991 - Introduction of Mechanical Engineering /Automation Technology and Microsystems Technology programmes Introduction of Artificial Intelligence as course specialisation

1995 - Introduction of International Business Management and Medical Engineering programmes Introduction of Documentation and Design as course specialisation

1996 - Introduction of Communication Engineering programme

1997 - Change of name to University of Technology and Business

1998 - Completion of technical centre for Faculty of Environmental and Process Technology on Schwenningen campus

1999 - Introduction of International Business Management programme

2000 - Introduction of Microsystems Engineering, BiomedicalEngineering, Documentation & Design, Marketing and Sales, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Biotechnology programmes

2001 - Introduction of Business Consulting, Online Media, Computer Science in Media and Sales & Service Engineering programmes

2002 - Introduction of Business Networking programme - first degree programme in Germany specifically for women

2003 - Introduction of Executive Master of International Business Management programme

2004 - Introduction of Applications Architecture programme

2005 - Change of name and logo to Furtwangen University (HFU) Introduction of Advanced Computer Science, Computer Networking, Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics and Bio and Process Engineering programmes

2007 - Introduction of Security and Safety Engineering programme

2008 - Certification as family-friendly university Introduction of Information and Communication Systems programme

2009 - Inauguration of third HFU campus in Tuttlingen Introduction of Industrial MedTec, Industrial Systems Design and Industrial Manufacturing programmes

2010 - Matriculation of over 4000 students for the first time Introduction of Molecular and Technical Medicine and Service Management programmes

2011 - Opening of new HFU Business School and library building in Schwenningen Erection of Neckar Tower in Schwenningen - HFU moves into top five floors of tower Introduction of Applied Health Sciences and Virtual Engineering programmes

Undergraduate studies

1. APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
2. BIO AND PROCESS ENGINEERING
3. BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS
4. BUSINESS NETWORKING (E BUSINESS)
5. COMPUTER NETWORKING
6. COMPUTER SCIENCE
7. COMPUTER SCIENCE IN MEDIA
8. ELECTRONICS AND TECHNICAL COMPUTER SCIENCE
9. INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND MECHATRONICS
10. INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING
11. INDUSTRIAL MATERIALS ENGINEERING
12. INDUSTRIAL VIRTUAL ENGINEERING
13. INDUSTRIAL MEDTEC
14. INFORMATION COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
15. INTERNATIONALE BETRIEBSWIRTSCHAFT
16. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
17. INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING
18. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MECHATRONICS
19. MEDIA DESIGN
20. MEDICAL ENGINEERING
21. MOLECULAR AND TECHNICAL MEDICINE
22. ONLINE MEDIA
23. PRODUCT ENGINEERING
24. SALES AND MARKETING
25. SECURITY & SAFETY ENGINEERING
26. SERVICE MANAGEMENT
27. SOFTWARE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT

Postgraduate studies

1. ADVANCED PRECISION ENGINEERING & MICROMEDICINE
2. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
3. BUSINESS APPLICATION ARCHITECTURES
4. BUSINESS CONSULTING
5. COMPUTER SCIENCE
6. COMPUTER SCIENCE IN MEDIA
7. EXECUTIVE MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
8. INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGN
9. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
10. INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
11. MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS
12. MEDICAL DEVICES & HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
13. MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIES
14. MICROMEDICINE
15. MOBILE SYSTEMS
16. SALES & SERVICE ENGINEERING
17. SECURITY & SAFETY ENGINEERING
18. SMART SYSTEMS
19. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
20. SUSTAINABLE BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
21. TECHNICAL PHYSICIAN

Major highlights

SMART SYSTEMS: ACQUIN accredited

The Smart Systems (SMA) master's programme replaced the Microsystems Engineering programme in the winter semester of 2011-12 .

The study programme is focussed on applications in the areas of:

Smart Systems are "intelligent" devices or systems which capture data from their environment over integrated sensors, process the data independently using electronics and related software, and react in an appropriate way to the signal by means of an actuator.

Smart Systems are used in medical technology (e.g. intelligent implants), production engineering, the automotive industry (e.g. driver assistance systems), logistics, safety technology and information and communications technology. Safety aspects, reliability, miniaturization, energy consumption and intelligent data processing are critical factors in the development of intelligent systems. At Furtwangen University interdisciplinary technology development research projects are carried out on both the manufacture of miniaturized sensors and actuators which capture and process signals and on the development of embedded systems.

FELIX

An online learning platform.

Clock museum

The Deutsche Uhrenmuseum (German clock museum) is located right in the geographic center of clock making in the Black Forest. Its 150-year-old collection of Black Forest Clocks is the most extensive of its kind in the world. It allows fascinating insights at the history, tradition and culture of the Black Forest region.

Clocks from abroad, too, have been part of the collection as early as the 19th century. Purchases by the federal state of Baden-Württemberg, notably the collection of Mr. Hellmut Kienzle in 1975, added to the international collection. A further emphasis of today’s collection is on quartz clocks as well as everyday clocks. With its more that 8,000 items, the collection presents a multi-faceted and international picture of phenomenon that is time.