Nomen

die Fachhochschule

university of applied sciences

Er studiert an einer Fachhochschule.

He studies at a university of applied sciences.

Der Abschluss einer Fachhochschule ist sehr praxisorientiert.

A degree from a university of applied sciences is very practice-oriented.

to study at ((a Fachhochschule)) ((an einer Fachhochschule)) studieren He studies at a Fachhochschule.

Synonyms: Universität der angewandten Wissenschaften; Antonyms: Universität (traditional university)

From 'Fach' (specialty/applied field) + 'Hoch' (high) + 'Schule' (school). Literally a 'high school for a special field'.

Focus on 'Fach' (applied/practical) to distinguish it from a general 'Universität'.

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