The SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia was founded in 2005 and operates three campuses in Hamm, Leverkusen and Münster. Around 750 students from over 25 nations study here. The university offers around 30 accredited German- and English-language study programmes at Bachelor's and Master's level in the fields of management, social work, sustainability, business, logistics, engineering, health and psychology.
Locations
University profile
The SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia has been successful at its Hamm location for more than 15 years and has A lot of experience in the higher education sector. The campus at the main location in Hamm (Westphalia) was joined in 2019 by the SRH Campus Rhineland in Leverkusen in the immediate vicinity of the metropolitan cities of Cologne and Düsseldorf. Since 2021, SRH in NRW has also had a campus in the student city of Münster. The university offers its students modern study programmes with plenty of geographical flexibility to optimise their study-life balance.
At the SRH University in NRW, the study forms of presence, dual, distance learning and part-time can be studied withour any admission restrictions and NC-free. The university is characterised by its unique teaching and learning principle 'the CORE principle'. The focus here is on practice-oriented learning in small teams and step-by-step acquisition of skills in 5-week sprints. The personal supervision by highly qualified lecturers from exposed positions and optimal study conditions also enable an early entry into professional life with excellent career perspectives.
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Accreditations & awards
The SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia has been system-accredited since 01 September 2021 and bears the quality seal of the Accreditation Council. This certifies that the university has the highest standards in studying and teaching - students have the guarantee that planning, teaching and assessment are carried out according to certified processes. As a system-accredited university, the SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia is entitled to accredit its study programmes independently and with the audited quality management processes. This procedure replaces the previously common programme accreditation.
Institutionally accredited
In 2013, the university received the seal of approval from Germany's highest scientific body, the Science Council. With the accreditation, the Council ensures the quality of research and teaching and checks whether they meet recognised standards. Among other things, the Science Council praises the high level of identification of the teaching staff with the university and the pronounced commitment to teaching and student support. The SRH University in NRW was institutionally reaccredited in 2018. In its vote, the Science Council emphasises the positive development of the university. It also confirms that the university is valued as a cooperation partner in the region by companies and institutions in the social sector.
Award for the teaching and learning model CORE
In 2018, the Stifterverband recognised the CORE teaching and learning model with the Genius Loci Award, the only institutional award for excellent teaching in Germany. With the CORE principle (Competence Oriented Research and Education), SRH created a unique teaching and learning model in 2012 based on scientific findings from learning and brain research.
Reasons for studying with us
During their studies, we want to equip our students to become self-confident, tolerant and cosmopolitan individuals who have internalised the spirit for lifelong learning and constant self-reflection. To achieve this, we offer excellent, practical and future-oriented studies, highly qualified lecturers from prominent positions, optimal study conditions and an early entry into professional life with excellent career perspectives.. Go this way with us. We are looking forward to you!
Scholarships
The ALLSTAY Scholarship
The SRH University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia awards several Germany scholarships for EU students and one ALLSTAY-scholarship for non-EU students each winter semester. The grant amounts to 300.00 euros per month until the end of the standard period of study*. Half of the grant is paid by the Federal Government and the other half by a private donor.
* The sponsor must pay the grant for at least one year. After that, he or she can withdraw from the grant if the scholarship holder's performance is not adequate.
Application requirements - Applications are open to:
SRH students who are in their 1st or 2nd semester in the respective winter semester.
The scholarship programme law specifies the further criteria for support:
For first-year students: average grade of the A-levels. In addition, individual grades or qualifications relevant to the chosen field of study.
For students who are already enrolled: academic achievements to date, in particular ECTS points. For students in the Master's programme, the final grade of the previous degree programme also counts.
Special potential of the applicant, for example through special achievements such as awards and prizes, a previous professional activity, internships, extracurricular, social, university-political or political commitment or participation in religious societies, associations or clubs.
Special personal or family circumstances such as chronic illnesses and disabilities, raising children, especially as a single parent, caring for close relatives, working in family businesses, gainful employment during studies or migration background.