Student clubs
At Hof University, we are proud to have an active student life on our campus. Joining a student club is a great opportunity to learn responsibility, and to develop individual initiative and organizational talent. Also, the friendships and networks cultivated during this time last far beyond one’s time at university.
An overview of the current teams as well as contact options can be found below.
CampusStore Hof
consulting.hoch.franken e.V.
Fairtrade Group
Franko Textoria
HEALTH
Hofer Börsenforum e.V.
HofSpannung Motorsport e.V. - Racing Team
HUe - Hof University eSports initiative
International Student Network
SMD University Group
Student Café “Zur Auszeit”
StudiEvents
Student Representation
SUI - Environmental Protection Group
Campus cinema
Campus Store Hof
The Campus Store Hof offers merchandise in university design to all interested parties. During the semester, the items can also be purchased on site at the campus. We will inform you about the dates via mail and social media.
Contact: sv[at]hof-university.de
consulting.hoch.franken e.V.
You are studying at Hof University and are interested in exciting projects where you can practically apply your knowledge from your studies? Would you like to develop personally and professionally and gain valuable experience for your future career? Then the student consultancy consulting.hoch.franken e.V. is the right place for you!
We are an initiative of committed students from all disciplines who volunteer as student management consultants in addition to their studies. We advise companies from various sectors and industries on current challenges such as marketing, sales or process optimization.
As a member you benefit from the following advantages:
You will get to know the work of a management consultant and expand your methodological and professional know-how. You will establish valuable contacts with other students, alumni and companies. In addition, we have a large network of well-known management consultancies where our members regularly get internships or working student jobs.
If you are interested, please apply now on our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact: info[at]consultinghochfranken.com
Fairtrade Group
The Fairtrade Group at Hof University is like a non-profit organization that aims to provide information about Fairtrade products in and around Hof as well as beyond the region. The project Fairtrade University was once born in the focus "Sustainability, Environmental and Energy Law" within the study programm Business Law. To keep the title, it is necessary, for example, that we regularly sell two products at Hof University that have been grown and traded fairly.
Interested in becoming a member? We are looking forward to receive your email: fairtrade[at]hof-university.de
Franko Textoria
Franko Textoria is a student fraternity at Hof University. Founded in 1956 by textile engineering students in Münchberg, it is now based in Hof, where it has its own fraternity house.
Community, friendship and personal development are at the heart of what we do. Our colours – black, gold and green – stand for science, freedom and friendship. Franko Textoria welcomes students from all degree programmes at Hof University.
Whether it’s cooking together, going on trips, attending events or simply spending time with friends, we believe in making the most of student life together. Along the way, friendships often develop that last a lifetime and continue to be nurtured through reunions and events long after graduation.
Our fraternity house also offers affordable accommodation and serves as the central meeting place for our community.
Want to meet new people and experience student life beyond the lecture hall? Come along and get to know Franko Textoria!
HEALTH
HEALTH is a student initiative at Hof University dedicated to promoting holistic health, with a focus on mental health, prevention, and destigmatization.
We organize events, run a Mental Health Café, support self-help groups, and raise awareness of health and well-being among students.
If you would like to help make our university a healthier place, we would love your support — whether in marketing, event management, finance, or as a Mental Health Guide. Every contribution matters!
Contact: health[at]hof-university.de
Instagram:health_hof
Hofer Börsenforum e.V.
The Hofer Börsenforum has been a student-led initiative at Hof University since 1996.
Our mission is to give students practical knowledge of finance and spark their enthusiasm for the stock market and capital markets. As a member of the German Association of University Investment Clubs (BVH), we are part of a strong nationwide network of student investment clubs, giving our members access to exclusive events, competitions and contacts in the financial industry.
What we offer:
- Expert talks and workshops
- Networking and career opportunities
- Hands-on learning
- Responsibility and active involvement
Who can join the Börsenforum?
Anyone interested in business, capital markets and financial matters – whether you are a student or not. You can also join to expand your knowledge in these areas.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced investor, what matters most is your motivation to learn and get involved.
Join our team and take an active role in shaping your financial future. The Hofer Börsenforum looks forward to welcoming new members who are eager to get involved!
HofSpannung Motorsport e.V. - Racing team
HofSpannung Motorsport e.V. is the current Formula Student Team at Hof University. The common goal of the members is to develop a new racing car in order to participate in international competitions with it every year. This will be held among university teams from all over the world. For this we need your commitment! Contribute your knowledge from your studies - whether with a mechanical, electrotechnical or commercial focus.
Here you can find out more about our current team and sponsors.
HUe - Hof University eSports initiative
eSports, in short, is the professional playing of video games. Although it is still a fairly young trend in its current form and size, competitive team games have been around for over 30 years! Since the winter semester 2021/22, the HUe - Hof University eSports initiative has been in place at Hof University. The goal is to build up a community around the topic of eSports on site and to enable students to make contacts. Furthermore, we want to show presence in the Uniliga.gg with HUe - eSports and compete with the best national teams.
We are looking for players as well as creative minds who want to support us, for example, as coaches or organizationally.
Contact: eSports[at]hof-university.de
International Student Network
Every semester, the International Student Network accompanies our international students. As an foreign student, you either spend part - one or two semesters - at Hof University as an exchange student or complete your entire study period here. We would like to make your stay as easy and also as exciting as possible with accompanying events and cultural activities during the semester! In addition, we are available to help you with any questions you may have. Our program includes:
- Orientation Weeks
- Regulars' tables (traditional German "Stammtisch")
- Cinema evenings
- Running Dinner
- Language Café
- Other activities and excursions
Contact: isn[at]hof-university.de
SMD University Group
The SMD University Group is a non-denominational student initiative. During the semester, it organizes a program of theme nights, discussion groups, weekend retreats and also public actions.
SMD groups exist at numerous universities: they want to bring faith into conversation in the context of the university.
Student café "Zur Auszeit"
Right in the heart of downtown Hof, you will find “Zur Auszeit”, the city’s first student café. It’s a place where you can meet other students, relax, make new friends, and actively enjoy your free time.
The café is run on a voluntary basis by more than 40 members of the association Kulturdrang e.V.. Our goal is to bring more young people into the city center and create a vibrant connection between university life and the local community.
Every week, our cultural stage offers a diverse program including karaoke nights, dance classes, live band performances, and many other events that create a great atmosphere and bring people together.
Would you like to get involved — for example in marketing, event planning, or IT? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Become part of “Zur Auszeit” and help shape the first student café in Hof!
Contact: auszeit[at]hof-university.de
Instagram: zur_auszeit
StudiEvents
Want to make the most of your student life beyond the lecture hall?
At StudiEvents, we bring people together and make your time at university extra special. From the Freshers’ Party and pub crawls to Halloween and the Boom Party, we organise events, create opportunities to meet new people and make sure everyone has a great time!
You can contribute your own ideas, take on responsibility and try new things – even if everything doesn’t go perfectly the first time.
You’ll meet new people, gain valuable experience and discover what you’re capable of.
Come and see us in room C021 or join our community!
Student Representation
Want to do more at university than just study? Want to have a say in how things are run?
The Student Representation (SV) represents the interests of all students and brings your concerns to the attention of university decision-makers. Unlike a student initiative, we are an official university body.
Whether in the Senate, Department Councils or Student Council, we actively help shape decisions at Hof University. Our work covers a wide range of topics that affect your everyday student life, including the appointment of professors and study and examination regulations.
We are your main point of contact if you have any problems or concerns. Send us an email, join our community or come and see us in room C021.
Get involved and make a difference at your university!
SUI - Environmental Protection Group
The Studentische Umweltinitiative Hof e.V. (sui) is a registered association that deals with environmental issues. For this purpose, we start projects to draw attention to environmental problems or to curb them.
Our projects and undertakings are initiated by ourselves from beginning to end. We are therefore happy to receive opinions on already existing projects, as well as all those who want to participate when it comes to planning and implementation.
Interested? Contact us via sui[at]hof-university.de
Unikino - Campus cinema
Cinema feeling in the Audimax of the iisys building: Every Wednesday during the semester, the student initiative Unikino Hof (Campus cinema) shows various films in room G023a - from thriller and drama to comedy and animated film.
Admission is possible from 19:45; at 20:15 we start the cinema program. We are looking forward to seeing you!
Contact: kino[at]hof-university.de
For licensing reasons, we would like to point out that our offer is aimed exclusively at students and university staff. Please have your campus card ready at the entrance.