Trier University of Applied Sciences

The Trier University of Applied Sciences (German: Hochschule Trier) is a University of Applied Sciences (German: "Fachhochschule") located in Trier, Birkenfeld and Idar-Oberstein (Germany). With 7,000 students the Trier University of Applied Sciences is divided into three campuses in Trier (main campus Schneidershof), Birkenfeld (Environmental Campus Birkenfeld), and Idar-Oberstein (jewellery design). The Trier University of Applied Sciences must not be confused with the University of Trier (German: "Universität Trier").

Not to be confused with University of Trier.
Trier University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Trier
TypePublic University of Applied Sciences
Established1971
PresidentProf. Dr. Norbert Kuhn (from April 2013)
Students8,000 (2014)
Location
Trier
,
Rhineland-Palatinate
,
 Germany
Websitewww.hochschule-trier.de

History
Central Campus Schneidershof, Trier
City Campus Paulusplatz, Trier

The Trier University of Applied Sciences originally developed from the Staatliche Ingenieurschule für das Bau- und Maschinenwesen Trier and the Werkkunstschule Trier. In 1971, it became a part of the Fachhochschule Rheinland-Pfalz, and became independent in 1996.

Areas of study

The Trier University of Applied Sciences is divided into 7 areas of study (Fachbereich). Two of these areas are at the Environmental Campus Birkenfeld, and gemstone and jewelry design are in the town of Idar-Oberstein. The areas of study are:

See also


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