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Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Düsseldorf
20150501 HSD Logo rot transparent.png
Motto
Kosmos der Ideen
Motto in English
Cosmos of Ideas
Type Public
Established 1971; 54 years ago (1971)
Founder Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia
President Edeltraud Vomberg
Academic staff
860 professors
199
Students 11,012 WS 2022/23
Address
Münsterstraße 156
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40476
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51°14′53″N 6°47′28″E / 51.248°N 6.791°E / 51.248; 6.791
Campus Urban
Colors      Red
HSD Gebäude 5 und 4 an der Münster Straße, Düsseldorf-Derendorf
The main buildings of Hochschule Düsseldorf.

The Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, also known as Hochschule Düsseldorf (HSD), is a special type of university in Germany. It focuses on teaching practical skills. This university is located in Düsseldorf, a city in Germany.

It has many different departments. Students can study subjects like social sciences, cultural studies, engineering, architecture, media, design, and business. The university started in 1971. It is a large school with over 11,000 students. It is the second biggest university of its kind in North Rhine-Westphalia.

In 2015, its name changed from Fachhochschule Düsseldorf to Hochschule Düsseldorf. This new name shows that it offers a wide range of subjects.

A Look at the History of HSD

The Hochschule Düsseldorf (HSD) was created on August 1, 1971. It was formed by joining several smaller schools in the area. The goal was to make a big school that offered many practical study programs.

Over the years, HSD has grown a lot. It added more subjects and built new facilities. This made it one of the largest universities of applied sciences in its region. The name change in 2015 helped show that the university teaches many different things. It also showed its focus on hands-on learning.

What Can You Study at HSD?

HSD offers many exciting study programs. You can earn a bachelor's degree or a master's degree here. These degrees help students get ready for different jobs.

Main Study Areas

The university is divided into several main departments. Each department focuses on a different field of study.

  • Architecture
  • Design
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical and Process Engineering
  • Media
  • Social Sciences and Cultural Studies
  • Business Studies
  • Education

Popular Bachelor's and Master's Programs

Here are some of the interesting programs you can choose from:

Architecture and Design

  • Architecture: Learn how to design buildings and spaces.
  • Communication Design: Study how to create visual messages, like logos and websites.
  • Retail Design: Focus on designing stores and shopping experiences.
  • Exhibition Design: Learn to create displays for museums or trade shows.

Engineering Fields

  • Electrical Engineering: Explore how electricity works and design electrical systems.
  • Information Technology: Learn about computers, software, and networks.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Study how machines are designed and built.
  • Process Engineering: Learn about how to make products efficiently in factories.

Media and Digital Studies

  • Audio and Video: Learn about creating sounds and videos.
  • Media Engineering: Combine technology with media production.
  • Media Informatics: Study how computers are used in media.
  • Data Science, AI and Intelligent Systems (DAISY): Learn about using data and artificial intelligence.

Social and Business Studies

  • Early Childhood Education and Family Studies: Learn about teaching young children and supporting families.
  • Social Work / Social Pedagogy: Help people and communities.
  • Business Administration: Learn how businesses are managed.
  • International Management: Study how to manage businesses around the world.
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