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HOCHSCHULE MAINZ UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES ONE Profile – MANY FACES 1 Dear readers, In this brochure we would like to introduce you to the Mainz University of Applied Sciences with all its dif- ferent aspects and facets, which yield a unique profile. Our university plays a key role in the educational and research infrastructure in the Rhine-Main area. 5,000 students study and do research here in three special fields – engineering, design and business – which are wide-ranging domains and subject to constant change. This is why in recent years we have developed a num- ber of cutting-edge programmes of study as well as offerings in continuing professional education. We will continue to adjust our programmes and offerings in accordance with changes and requirements on the labour market. Through continuous pioneering work, the University of Applied Sciences has established a wide range of career-integrated study programmes, both full and part-time, and we will continue to move forward in this domain on the basis of our extensive experience. Since its establishment, the University of Applied Sciences has made solid progress in the area of applied research and has acquired a strong reputation in the German business and educational landscapes. The University works closely with a number of research institutions and commercial enterprises and is there- fore well connected on the highest possible level. Integrated competences: this is how we see the future of the University of Applied Sciences. The three schools will be combined on the new campus in the future, so that interdisciplinary study and research can be as intensive as possible. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Muth President of the Mainz University of Applied Sciences 2 3 New paths and prospects Live and learn The Rhine-Main area Mainz – City of Science Mainz, the provincial capital of Rhine- Following its extensive action initiative, on the river, its beautiful old town and land-Palatinate, is attractive in many the city of Mainz won the coveted title its manageable size that still offers all ways. It is famous for its beautiful loca- “City of Science” in 2011. For the initia- the advantages of a big city. Mainz is tion on the river Rhine, for its historic tive, the Johannes Gutenberg University, a friendly city with a variety of leisure old town and as the city of Gutenberg the University of Applied Sciences, the and cultural opportunities. You can get and his printing press, German Karne- University hospital, academies, museums around easily and safely. The city‘s charac- val, fine local wines, major communi- and various other research institutions in teristic combination of youthfulness and cation media and the Mainz 05 football Mainz and the surrounding area formed sense of tradition are much appreciated, team. Besides its lifestyle and traditions, the Mainz Research Alliance. The aim and not only by students. science has also made Mainz famous and was to enhance scientific potential with good reason. Approximately 40,000 among people, to form networks and to students study and do research at the use science as the main tool for the city’s “In 2011 Mainz was named ‘The City of three universities located here: Johannes development. The project has become Science’ – this has made the provincial Gutenberg University of Mainz, Mainz an institution in which the University of capital, rich in tradition and a major University of Applied Sciences and the Applied Sciences plays a key role. location for science – famous beyond the Catholic University of Applied Sciences region’s borders.” in Mainz. The city is therefore one of What makes life in Mainz unique? In the major centres of higher education in response to a survey, students answered Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerhard Muth Germany. this question as follows: its location President of the Mainz Research Alliance Cosmopolitan and historically conscious, ing) and HR (Hessian broadcasting) as area, attracting scientists and students vibrant and spirited – the structurally well as the Verlagsgruppe Rhein-Main from all over the world. As a result, the strong Rhine-Main area located in the (Rhine-Main publishing group) and the cooperation of research, science, prac- middle of Europe has a lot to offer. F.A.Z. Press are all located here. tical training and economy leads to a productive, intellectual exchange: Distances are short and major locations As the name suggests, the rivers Rhine creativity meets efficiency and curiosity are easy to reach: from the University and Main converge in this area. On the meets tradition. Welcome to the Rhine- to the business metropolis of Frankfurt, river banks one can find recreational Main area! from Wiesbaden, the regional capital of activities, relaxation and an almost Hessen, to the scenic hilly Rhine-Hessian Mediterranean lifestyle, which is also landscape, and from Frankfurt Airport reflected by the fine weather: with 67 all over the world. days of sunshine, the city of Mainz and the Rhinehessen area are counted among The combination of economic power, the sunnier regions of Germany. There- scenic diversity and a rich cultural scene fore, it is not surprising that Rhinehessen makes the Rhine-Main area particularly has a reputation as a major wine-produc- attractive for many people. Due to its ing region in Germany and the city of “Mainz combines all the advantages of a central and easily accessible location, it Mainz is commonly known as one of the tradition-conscious provincial capital with is inviting for companies, creative art- world’s Great Wine Capitals. the openness and international flair of the ists and students at the same time. It is Rhine-Main area.” no wonder that the Rhine-Main area is Renowned universities, universities of also a main media centre: ZDF German applied sciences as well as research in- Michael Ebling Television, SWR (Southwest broadcast- stitutes are situated in the Rhine-Main Mayor of Mainz 4 5 Diversity and Uniqueness Studying at the Mainz University of Applied Sciences Grounded in theory and practice, inter- Excellent results exchange for entrepreneurial ideas, the national and future-oriented: studying The University of Applied Sciences is Institute for Entrepreneurial Action of the at the Mainz University of Applied very successful with its programmes of Mainz University of Applied Sciences was Sciences prepares students for profes- study, and many student projects have one of the award recipients of the nation- sional life and the future. The University received a number of international prizes wide initiative entitled “Deutschland – is well known for combining teaching, and awards. In particular, the School of Land der Ideen” (“Germany – land of science and practical training. The close Design holds a top position compared ideas”), which took place under the cooperation between the University and with other design institutes in Germany. patronage of the German president. the business world is particularly clear. The career-integrated study programmes A good example: ‘Decodeunicode – the Facts alone maintain 450 collaborative part- characters of the world’ is the title of 5,000 students are enrolled in 16 bache- nerships, predominantly in the econom- a widely acclaimed print publication, lors and 21 masters degree courses at the ic life of the Rhine-Main area. which, for the first time traces and Mainz University of Applied Sciences. identifies all of the 109,242 digital char- A wide variety of study programmes are This benefits everyone. The economy acters in the world. This view beyond offered, divided into the three following profits from the innovative ideas that the typographic horizon was made faculties: evolve at the University, and vice versa, possible by the Communication Design and students benefit from the specific programme of study within which the The School of Technology, offering the targets set by companies. In other terms, project was launched and implemented. study programmes Architecture, Civil the targets become visible through The publication won seven well-re- Engineering and Geoinformatics & Sur- the introduction of international and nowned design awards: the Red Dot veying future-oriented study programmes, Award, iF Award Gold, Type Directors including Facility Management, Media Club of New York, Art Directors Club The School of Design, offering the Design, International Business as well Germany, European Design-Award Gold study programmes Communication as Media, IT & Management. Despite the as well as “Best of Show”, Schönste Design, Media Design and Interior highly challenging fields, studying at the Deutsche Bücher 2012 (most beautiful Design University of Applied Sciences remains German books 2012) and the 2012 gold- within a manageable time frame and en design award of the Federal Republic The School of Business, offering the students are always at the centre of at- of Germany. study programmes Business Administra- tention. They benefit from the personal tion & International Business, Business atmosphere, small groups and project- Here is another example: for the devel- Law and Information Systems oriented learning. opment of a system that people with al- lergies can use to create their own pollen Each year, 1,000 students graduate from As practical training is particularly impor- and symptom profile, Professor Klaus Mainz University of Applied Sciences tant to us, our students have a wide range Böhm was awarded with the 2013 Inno- and either enter into employment or of workshops and state-of-the-art labora- vation Prize by the Ministry of Economics take up a postgraduate study programme. tories at their disposal, including: a light of the State of Rhineland Palatinate. Once laboratory, a photo lab, a virtual studio, clinical studies have been completed, a digital printing shop, a screen-printing plans are to market the system, which “Studying at Mainz University of Applied plant, an engraving studio, a bookbinding was created at the i3 - Institute for Spatial Sciences means being able to prepare workshop, a wood and model construc- Information and Surveying Technology in for professional life in a personal atmos- tion workshop, and a hydraulic engineer- cooperation with a commercial partner.