
Pforzheim University with its three faculties - Design, Technology, Business and Law - enjoys a first-class reputation. The faculties combine creativity with business education and technical precision. This combination also makes the university an attractive science and research partner for the regional and national economy. With around 6,200 students, Pforzheim is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
Qualification and practical experience of the teachers on the one hand and intensive cooperation with successful companies on the other hand lay the foundation for the outstanding position of the university in the rankings. The University of Applied Sciences Pforzheim offers 28 Bachelor's and 19 Master's degree programs in the faculties of Design, Technology, Business and Law. It enjoys a high level of acceptance in research and teaching, which also results from the good support ratio. Around 480 professors and lecturers ensure that students feel well looked after in Pforzheim right from the start.
The close connection between theory and practice leads to positive synergy effects that lead to numerous projects and research approaches for industry and industry. The Institute of Applied Research, numerous Steinbeis Transfer Centers or the Institute of Jewelery Technology are just a few successful examples of this.
The university cooperates with more than 100 partner universities worldwide, is involved in international networks and gives high priority to economic and business ethics issues. The university was one of the first in the world to commit to UN-sponsored Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).