Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Ansbach
Motto Studying with Prospect
Type Public (Free State of Bavaria)
Established 1996
President Prof. Dr. Gerhard Mammen
Students 2,000 (Summer Semester 2009)
Address Hochschule Ansbach
Residenzstraße 8
91522 Ansbach, Ansbach, Germany
Website www.hs-ansbach.de

The Ansbach University of Applied Sciences (German: Hochschule Ansbach) was founded in 1996 and counts approximately 1,800 students (2008). It belongs to the newest Universities of Applied Sciences of the Free State of Bavaria. The percentage of foreign students is about 6 percent. As of 2010 there are 2,300 students.

Beginning with the winter semester 2006/07 the so-called Bologna Process was implemented. Therefore, all academic programs with the German degree “Diplom (FH)” were replaced by bachelor programs.

In January 2008 the Ansbach University of Applied Sciences came to first place of the “Hochschulranking” (English: University Ranking) which was processed by UNIcheck.de. Despite the fact that the survey cannot be considered as representative it is still an honour for the young and dynamic university.

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering Sciences

The following programs are available in this faculty:

In 2008 there are 700 students enrolled in one of these engineering programs.

Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences is Mr. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rainer Blumbach.

Faculty of Economic Sciences and Universal Sciences

The following programs are available in this faculty:

In 2008 there are 1,100 students enrolled in one of these programs.

Dean of the Faculty of Economic Sciences and Universal Sciences is Mr. Prof. Dr. Ulrich Schweizer.

For the program "International Management for Top Athletes" only members of the German nation Olympic team fulfil the requirements for admission.

Equipment and Projects

History

At the location were soldiers were recruited and educated for over 250 years the Free State of Bavaria founded a University of Applied Sciences in the heart of Ansbach in 1996.

In the 18th century, a barrack was built by the margraves master builder. Around the start of the 20th century, the barrack has been replaced by the Hindenburg-Barrack, the today's red-brick building. At first this building was used by the German Reichswehr and Wehrmacht until the end of World War II in 1945. The US-Army used it for almost a half century until 1992 when the US-Administration gave it to the Free State of Bavaria.

The Free State of Bavaria invested over 50 million Euro in renovating the buildings and made it ready for academic activity. Now after 10 years it is a modern University with excellent equipment. Furthermore, all the buildings are renovated disabled-friendly.

Famous Students

Since the major "International Management for Top Athletes" was invented (uniquely in Germany), there are about 90 German Olympic athletes on the beautiful campus. The most famous student is probably Kati Wilhelm. So far she won 3 Olympic gold medals in skiing and several skiing world cup seasons.

Coordinates: 49°18′22″N 10°34′02″E / 49.30611°N 10.56722°E / 49.30611; 10.56722

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