Studying in Hof as an exchange student

"I was positively surprised that it is super easy to navigate around Hof University’s website where all the information you need is explained easy and in detail.

The university has an amazing, warm International Team organizing a welcome week, the purpose of which is to assure that all new students have a smooth start in their Hof journey. As we all know, finding a place to stay is a big challenge, but not in Hof. The Housing Office is helping all new international students with finding an accommodation.

So, you after knowing the campus, getting to know Hof area and having a place to stay, what about social contacts? It is a peace of cake to make friends and contacts here, because everybody: Professors, employees of the university and students  are warm, communicative and speak English, as well 😊" 

"What I liked most about my exchange period is my personal growth.

Hof was my first experience abroad and I had conflicting feelings before leaving Italy: fear and excitement. They were mainly due to three things: speaking in a different language, leaving people I love and making new ones and adapting myself to a new way of learning and studying at Hochschule Hof."

"My exchange in Hof University changed my life forever. I met incredible people who now I know they will be my friends for life. My classes were interesting and I always felt comfortable with my professors, who always made me feel supported. I came here because the study program and topics that I was offered gave me the opportunity of expanding my knowledge and I am grateful for what I learned.

Living in Hof was different in what I expected, however it has a lot of beauties and hidden gems that along with my friends full-filled my heart. Now I have an experience that I will never forget and I invite the future students to integrate to the different activities that the university offers, such as the movie nights or the student clubs and to not be afraid of socialize as much as you can (coming from an introvert)!"

“When I was in high school, I realized how much I wanted to make an international student exchange and live all the experience it brings: new friends, new cultures, new ideologies, maturity, independence, advanced knowledge, and a lot of work experience. I decided to go to Germany. When I saw all the possible options, Hof University captured my attention because it offered many subjects in English that were very interesting to me and the language was not going to be a problem.

One of my favorite subjects right now is Computer Science for Engineers and Vocabulary in Use for Engineers. In the first one, I have learned a lot about databases that nowadays are so useful in companies. The second subject has enhanced my vocabulary when it comes to special terminology in the manufacturing area. I firmly believe that every subject will be of help for my future career and will give me different insights and opportunities in the labor field.

If you want to live an enriching and fun exchange experience, don’t hesitate, Hof University is the right place. You will not regret it!”

„I chose Hof University because I was attracted to the opportunity of studying in an international environment and experiencing a different educational system. The double degree program I currently pursue allows me to gain exposure to both German and Kyrgyz educational systems, expanding my knowledge and perspectives. Additionally, Hof University has a strong emphasis on applied sciences and practical training. As a Computer Science student, I wanted to gain hands-on experience and be well-prepared for the industry.

The university‘s collaboration with industry partners provides excellent networking opportunities and the chance to work on real-world projects. In Computer Science we learn about fundamentals concepts such as algorithms, programming languages, and software development methodologies. The program also allows for specialization in areas like artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering. For example, in the course Software Engineering, my fellow students and I collaborated in teams to develop a software application from the scratch, following industry-standard practices and utilizing tools and frameworks. This kind of experience enables us to grasp the complete software development lifecycle and prepares us for future roles in the industry.”