Zittau-Görlitz University of Applied Sciences

Rahn Education Studienkolleg in Leipzig is an affiliated institute of Zittau-Görlitz University of Applied Sciences.

The Studienkolleg conducts the FSP examination under the authority of this university and maintains a very close, long-standing cooperation with it.

Zittau-Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is located in the easternmost part of Germany, in the 'tri-border area', and has a highly international orientation due to its strategic location.

'Studying without borders' is its motto. The university specializes in both technical and scientific fields of study as well as economics.

There are hardly any better places to study to make such a motto a reality. At the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (HSZG), located in a tri-border region between Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, you have optimal conditions for efficient and practical studies.

Around 3,000 students study at this university and for good reason, here you have an excellent apprenticeship with the best future prospects for a good career start.

More than 40 bachelor's, diploma and master's degree programs in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences and economics are offered at this university.

Thanks to the close connection between research and practice-oriented teaching, students gain a good insight into current research tasks right from the start.

Exchange and research programs with universities at home and abroad also ensure an international flair. There are university partnerships with more than 120 universities in 40 countries: from South Africa to the USA, from Brazil to Great Britain and Russia. In addition, there are collaborations with a variety of international business institutions.

A colorful mix of cultural and leisure activities makes studying and living across national borders attractive. Dresden, Prague, Wroclaw and beautiful mountains are practically right on your doorstep.

Fields of competence

The university's central areas of expertise are "Energy and Environment" and "Transformation Processes in Economy and Society". It continuously develops these in teaching and research.

Application-oriented research

Whether it is about the optimization of power plant processes and automation technology, or biotechnology, specific surface properties for high-voltage fittings - the specialist expertise of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is widely known and sought after by partner institutions from business and society as well as by researchers.

In terms of content, the research focuses on the three main areas of energy and environment, materials - structure - surfaces and transformation processes in the economy and society.

Thanks to our partnership and long-term cooperation with this university, our students have a wonderful opportunity to visit it and gain a deeper understanding of the study programs offered.