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	28 young talents awarded with a Deutschlandstipendium Hof University has now awarded the Deutschlandstipendium ("Germany scholarship") for the tenth time at a ceremony in the Freiheitshalle in Hof. A total of 28 new scholarship holders were selected for the grant period 2021/22 and received their certificates from Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wolff, Vice President Teaching at Hof University. The young students will all receive a grant of 3.600 EUR for at least one year. The funding is usually shared between private companies, foundations and the federal government. more
	Description The Deutschlandstipendium has been in existence since 2011 and is a nationwide scholarship program for talented students at state and state-recognized universities. Hof University has been a program partner from the very beginning and has already been able to raise around one million EUR in funding for young talents through the scholarship. In addition to companies, associations, foundations and private individuals can also act as sponsors. Some supporters are particularly committed: The Wilo Foundation, for example, provides the private share for ten scholarships each year, while the companies Netzsch and ThügaSmartmetering GmbH do the same for three talents each year. A total of eight sponsors of the Deutschlandstipendium were present at the award ceremony in the Freiheitshalle. At Hof University, the following sponsors, among others, currently support the Deutschlandstipendium: Wilo Foundation, Erich Netzsch Holding GmbH & C0.KG, ThügaSmartmetering GmbH, KSB Foundation, Dennree GmbH, F&P GmbH, GAMMA GmbH, TÜV Süd, BD Sensors GmbH, Hoftex Group AG; Those interested in a sponsorship partnership can contact: Claus Beyerlein: +49 (0) 9281 / 4093342 Further information about the scholarship itself at: www.deutschlandstipendium.de
	New President of the Association of German Textile Experts VDTF e.V. comes from Upper Franconia From now on, Prof. Dr. Michael Rauch from Hof University heads the association of German textile specialists VDTF with country widely over 800 members before. This is the result of the recently held new elections. The scientist heads the Master's program "Sustainable Textiles" at the university's campus Münchberg and is teaching textile finishing process technologies. He is a long-standing member of the board of the VDTF regional group Bavaria-North and treasurer of the International Federation of Associations of Textile Chemists and Colorists IFATCC (www.ifatcc.org). more
	Description The VDTF e.V. has a long tradition and resulted from the merger of the "Verein deutscher Färber e.V." (VDF), founded in 1890, and the "Verein Deutscher Textilchemiker und Coloristen e.V." (VTCC), founded in 1948. The VDTF is the largest association of textile specialists in Europe. (www.vdtf.de)
	International Award of the City of Hof For many years now, the International Award of the City of Hof has been presented to students of Hof University. With the International Award, the city of Hof shows its appreciation for the cosmopolitanism and diversity of the university. Mayor Eva Döhla emphasized "We are pleased that many young people have found their way to Hof and have consciously decided to study in our city. The most important essence that advances science is the cooperation of all countries and cultures. This leads to scientific excellence and with our International Award we want to underline that." more
	Description International Award 2020 During the "Dies Academicus", Yash Jagdish Jagwani (Bachelor Innovative Textiles), who successfully conducted research in the field of innovative textiles at the university's Münchberg site, was honored. International Award 2021 At the graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 2, 2022, Gowtham Buvalli Chikkathammaiah (Master Applied Research in Computer Science) was awarded for his outstanding performance and the best thesis in his program. Photo: Mayor Eva Döhla together with Gowtham Buvalli Chikkathammaiah Photo credit: City of Hof
	Application portal open: apply now! Our application portal is open. You can now apply for our exciting English-taught Master’s programs. List of English-taught Master's programs General information about admissions and application Online application portal Video tutorial: How to apply Please note that deadlines may be different for each program. more

	International Textile Online Week In 2022, Hof University offers an International Textile Online Week. Take the chance and be part of it! Course dates: July 11-15, 2022 During this digital program, you will get to know our lecturers and their innovative lecture content. The event will be held as a series of zoom meetings. Free of charge for students and prospective students! Find out more! more

28 young talents awarded with a Deutschlandstipendium

Hof University has now awarded the Deutschlandstipendium ("Germany scholarship") for the tenth time at a ceremony in the Freiheitshalle in Hof. A total of 28 new scholarship holders were selected for the grant period 2021/22 and received their certificates from Prof. Dr. Dietmar Wolff, Vice President Teaching at Hof University. The young students will all receive a grant of 3.600 EUR for at least one year. The funding is usually shared between private companies, foundations and the federal government.

Description

The Deutschlandstipendium has been in existence since 2011 and is a nationwide scholarship program for talented students at state and state-recognized universities. Hof University has been a program partner from the very beginning and has already been able to raise around one million EUR in funding for young talents through the scholarship.

In addition to companies, associations, foundations and private individuals can also act as sponsors. Some supporters are particularly committed: The Wilo Foundation, for example, provides the private share for ten scholarships each year, while the companies Netzsch and ThügaSmartmetering GmbH do the same for three talents each year. A total of eight sponsors of the Deutschlandstipendium were present at the award ceremony in the Freiheitshalle.

At Hof University, the following sponsors, among others, currently support the Deutschlandstipendium:

Wilo Foundation, Erich Netzsch Holding GmbH & C0.KG, ThügaSmartmetering GmbH, KSB Foundation, Dennree GmbH, F&P GmbH, GAMMA GmbH, TÜV Süd, BD Sensors GmbH, Hoftex Group AG;

Those interested in a sponsorship partnership can contact:
Claus Beyerlein: +49 (0) 9281 / 4093342

Further information about the scholarship itself at:
www.deutschlandstipendium.de

New President of the Association of German Textile Experts VDTF e.V. comes from Upper Franconia

From now on, Prof. Dr. Michael Rauch from Hof University heads the association of German textile specialists VDTF with country widely over 800 members before. This is the result of the recently held new elections. The scientist heads the Master's program "Sustainable Textiles" at the university's campus Münchberg and is teaching textile finishing process technologies. He is a long-standing member of the board of the VDTF regional group Bavaria-North and treasurer of the International Federation of Associations of Textile Chemists and Colorists IFATCC (www.ifatcc.org).

Description

The VDTF e.V. has a long tradition and resulted from the merger of the "Verein deutscher Färber e.V." (VDF), founded in 1890, and the "Verein Deutscher Textilchemiker und Coloristen e.V." (VTCC), founded in 1948. The VDTF is the largest association of textile specialists in Europe.

(www.vdtf.de)

International Award of the City of Hof

For many years now, the International Award of the City of Hof has been presented to students of Hof University. With the International Award, the city of Hof shows its appreciation for the cosmopolitanism and diversity of the university. Mayor Eva Döhla emphasized "We are pleased that many young people have found their way to Hof and have consciously decided to study in our city. The most important essence that advances science is the cooperation of all countries and cultures. This leads to scientific excellence and with our International Award we want to underline that."

Description

International Award 2020
During the "Dies Academicus", Yash Jagdish Jagwani (Bachelor Innovative Textiles), who successfully conducted research in the field of innovative textiles at the university's Münchberg site, was honored.

International Award 2021
At the graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 2, 2022, Gowtham Buvalli Chikkathammaiah (Master Applied Research in Computer Science) was awarded for his outstanding performance and the best thesis in his program.

Photo: Mayor Eva Döhla together with Gowtham Buvalli Chikkathammaiah

Photo credit: City of Hof

Application portal open: apply now!

Our application portal is open. You can now apply for our exciting English-taught Master’s programs.

List of English-taught Master's programs

General information about admissions and application

Online application portal

Video tutorial: How to apply

Please note that deadlines may be different for each program.