English–German

“university of applied sciences” in German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfaxhoːxˌʃuːlə/

Example

Er arbeitet an einer Fachhochschule.

He works at a university of applied sciences.

Illustration for Fachhochschule (university of applied sciences)

How to say “university of applied sciences” in German

“University of applied sciences” in German is Fachhochschule.

A higher-education campus where subject specialists learn through practical projects.

Full entry for Fachhochschule: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Fachhochschule

Sie ist seit letztem Jahr an einer Fachhochschule eingeschrieben.

She has been enrolled at a university of applied sciences since last year.

Tips for using Fachhochschule

  • Fachhochschule is feminine, so standard forms include die Fachhochschule, an der Fachhochschule, and the plural Fachhochschulen.

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