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The Fachhochschule Südwestfalen is a state university with a wide range of educational offerings. It is one of the larger universities of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia and offers over 80 degree programs in nine fields of study. The locations are in Hagen, Iserlohn, Lüdenscheid, Meschede, and Soest.
The Fachhochschule Südwestfalen offers on-site and dual study programs in areas such as agricultural economics, design management, health and natural sciences, computer science and digitalization, as well as technology and engineering. A particular focus is on research and development, especially in the fields of aluminum technology, digital signal processing, and environmentally friendly production automation.
The mission of the Fachhochschule Südwestfalen is to qualify and to ensure intensive support through . Another important aspect is the through the initiative , which supports students and graduates in starting their own businesses.
The Fachhochschule Südwestfalen is committed to various sustainability initiatives, including environmentally friendly production automation and sustainable agriculture. Additionally, there are collaborations with external partners to promote innovation and technology transfer.
A highlight of the research is the Laboratory for Experimental Process and ERP Research, where innovative technologies such as robotic process automation and process mining are being researched. These efforts aim to make IT solutions usable in business processes and to examine their economic viability.
The Fachhochschule Südwestfalen is known for its practice-oriented training and its close networking with the regional economy. Through its diverse offerings and initiatives, it provides comprehensive education and support for students and founders.
