Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz

The Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz (HSZG) is an innovative educational institution characterized by its diverse degree programs and research focuses. With a focus on Health, Aging, Work, and Technology, Process Engineering, Process Automation, and Measurement Technology as well as Transformation, Housing, and Social Spatial Development, the HSZG offers a comprehensive academic education.

• Degree Programs: The HSZG offers a total of 54 degree programs, including 24 bachelor's, 6 diploma, and 14 master's programs. Notably, the bachelor's program Business Administration combines practical teaching content with focuses such as controlling, marketing, and finance[3][5].
• Research: The university is active in various research areas, including the investigation of the electrical behavior of polymer insulation materials. This research is supported by participation in international working groups such as CIGRE, IEC, and DKE.
• Central Facilities: The HSZG has a university sports center, a study college, a university computing center, and a university language center to provide comprehensive support to students[1].

The mission of the HSZG is to provide a future-oriented education that emphasizes practical relevance, sustainability, and social responsibility. The values of the university include a high support ratio for students as well as a close connection between theory and practice.

The HSZG places great importance on sustainability, both in teaching and research. By integrating sustainability topics into the degree programs and promoting projects aimed at environmental and resource conservation, the university actively contributes to shaping a sustainable future.

The HSZG utilizes modern digital tools to support teaching. This includes the learning management system OPAL and virtual lecture rooms such as BigBlueButton, which enable effective combination of in-person and online teaching[4].