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Hochschule Merseburg, founded on April 1, 1992, is a central institute for applied research and teaching in the historically rich industrial and cultural region in southern Saxony-Anhalt. With its motto "Study. Research. Live." the university offers comprehensive and practice-oriented education.
Hochschule Merseburg is divided into three departments:
A total of 32 different degree programs are offered, including 19 bachelor's and 13 master's programs[2][3][4].
Hochschule Merseburg places great importance on practice-oriented teaching and active exchange with the industry and cultural region. The mission of the university is to promote the employability of students through applied research and teaching and to establish a close connection between science and practice. Creativity, systematic approach, and the combination of fundamentals and specialization are central values of the university[2][3][5].
Hochschule Merseburg is actively engaged in various sustainability initiatives:
Hochschule Merseburg offers a diverse range of leisure activities, including an extensive sports program, its own theater with a stage and mask workshop, as well as three student clubs. In addition, there are over 70 partnerships with international partner universities that enable exchange programs and internships abroad[2][3].
Hochschule Merseburg is thus not only a place of learning and research but also a vibrant campus that promotes the overall personal development of students.