International relations

Knowledge transfer and network building in Tunisia

Fighting migration causes, transferring know-how: Hof University supports the establishment of scientific networks in Tunisia and teaches knowledge in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and mechatronics on site. To this end, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Valentin Plenk, Vice President Research and Development at Hof University of Applied Sciences, has now completed a tour of the North African country. The project is supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and is intended to help improve the economic situation in North Africa.

Update: 2G regulation and hybrid lectures

The Bavarian state government is planning further restrictions for all those who are not subject to the 2G regulation (vaccinated, recovered) as of Nov. 24, 2021. For the Hof University, the following applies after a discussion between the university management and the departments: 

• as of Nov. 24, 2021 lectures will take place hybrid (presence + live stream or recording or discussed slides) 
• Due to the currently unclear legal situation, internships, the library as well as tutorials and presentations (at the discretion of the lecturers) are also subject to the 2G regulation until further notice.
• Please note: As of November 24th, 2021 no more covid19-testing-station will be available at Hof University of Applied Sciences.
• From Dec. 13th, 2021 all lectures will take place online to create a buffer for Christmas as a precaution.

Read more details at the Covid19-Infos.

Guests from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan visit Hof University

From November 15 – 19, Hof University hosted a group of seven representatives from partner universities in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on campus.

Many discussions were held with the departments and the International Office at Hof University. For the upcoming new Erasmus+ program, new topics and cooperation opportunities were explored. A great interest was expressed in joint teaching activities and double degree programs. In addition, President Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann signed two new Memorandums of Understanding.

New protection and hygiene concept for winter semester 2021/22

On September 23, 2021, Hof University's new Protection and Hygiene Concept went into effect. Among other things, it addresses which regulations must be observed on campus and which measures come into effect for classes. Find new informations on the 3G self-commitment-declaration and the antigen testing center for students at Campus Hof.

Please note that since November 8, it is mandatory to wear a FFP2 facemask inside all our building. 

If you have any questions, please contact our team on wintersemester2021@hof-university.de 

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