About HAWtech

In 2009, the following leading universities of applied sciences in the field of Engineering Sciences founded the “German Alliance of Applied Sciences” (HAWtech): Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Berlin University of Applied Sciences, Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences, Dresden University of Applied Sciences, Esslingen University of Applied Sciences, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences.
Each of the member universities has a distinct technical focus and enjoys an excellent reputation in its specific field. Though situated in different parts of Germany, a common characteristic is their respective location in an economically strong region providing a high quality of live. The total number of enrolled students adds up to approximately 60.000. The Aims of HAWtech

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Von wegen Unis zweiter Klasse

Annabella Rauscher-Scheibe ist theoretische Physikerin und leitet die Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft (HTW Berlin). In einem Gastbeitrag im Tagesspiegel schreibt sie über die Rolle der Hochschulen für angewandte Wissenschaften.

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IT symposium “C2S3” promotes young professors

Networked information technology has become an integral part of our living and working environment. However, it also poses new challenges for business and society: Preventing hacker attacks and protecting data in the future is the central task of IT security.

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Inauguration of the new Rector of HTW Dresden

Professor Ingo Gestring takes over as head of the university

On April 1, 2025, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Gestring will take office as Rector of the Dresden University of Applied Sciences (HTWD). On March 27, 2025, he was officially appointed as the new Rector of HTW Dresden by the Saxon State Minister for Science, Sebastian Gemkow. The Extended Senate of the university elected Professor Ingo Gestring…

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Innovation and exchange: Strengthening successful cooperation between German and Taiwanese universities

A delegation from six Taiwanese universities recently visited Germany to discuss the sustainable further development of existing collaborations with representatives of the University Alliance for Applied Sciences (HAWtech).

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