OpenFieldOffenburg University of Applied Sciences
Offenburg University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Offenburg) in the Black Forest region is an internationally focused institution renowned for renewable energy engineering, media informatics, and business logistics.
Academic overview & excellence
Located in the Upper Rhine economic corridor near Strasbourg and Freiburg, Hochschule Offenburg encompasses four faculties: Electrical Engineering, Medical Technology & Computer Science; Mechanical & Process Engineering; Media; and Business Administration. The university maintains the Peter Osypka Institute for Medical Engineering, the Institute for Energy Systems Technology (INES), and the Center for Artificial Intelligence.
Research admissions & criteria
Admission requires a recognized higher education entrance certificate. International Graduate School applications require an above-average bachelor's degree in engineering or related sciences. English-taught programs require TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (9)
Master of Science in Energy Conversion and Renewable Power Management
Internationally renowned English-taught master's program addressing solar thermal engineering, geothermal systems, wind power grid integration, and energy market economics.
Master of Science in Communication and Media Engineering (CME)
English-taught program focusing on wireless communications, 5G/6G radio frequencies, digital signal processing, and high-performance embedded systems.
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Medical Devices
Conducted in collaboration with medical device manufacturers in the Medical Mountains cluster, focusing on cardiovascular implants, biosignal sensors, and medical regulatory affairs.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics and Autonomous Mobile Systems
Seven-semester program integrating precision mechanics, microprocessor programming, sensorics, and robotics with an obligatory industrial internship semester.
Baden-Württemberg Foundation International Scholarship
State foundation scholarship promoting transatlantic and international academic exchange for top-ranked engineering students studying at Hochschule Offenburg.
Doctoral Research Fellowship in Industrial Microgrid Energy Storage
Three-year research position investigating vanadium redox flow batteries, bidirectional EV charging protocols, and AI load balancing in industrial microgrids.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Practical computer science degree focusing on neural network architectures, computer vision, natural language processing, and cloud deployment of AI models.
Master of Business Administration in International Business Consulting
FIBAA-accredited English-language MBA preparing corporate consultants in change management, digital business restructuring, and multinational enterprise finance.
Clean Thermal Process Engineering and Industrial Heat Pumps Grant
Research grant optimizing high-temperature industrial heat pump cycles for chemical and food processing plants across the Black Forest region.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (4)
Prof. Dr. Stephan Trahasch
Rector of Hochschule Offenburg and Professor of Computer Science · Rectorate & Faculty of Computer Science
Prof. Dr. Stephan Trahasch is Rector of Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, leading initiatives in artificial intelligence in engineering, digital education, and regional enterprise transfer.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Niklas Hartmann
Director of Institute for Energy Systems Technology (INES) · Faculty of Mechanical and Process Engineering
Prof. Dr. Niklas Hartmann heads INES, leading national research projects on sectoral coupling, industrial hydrogen production, and district renewable thermal grids.
Prof. Dr. Jörg Pfisterer
Head of Peter Osypka Institute for Medical Engineering · Peter Osypka Institute & Medical Technology Division
Prof. Dr. Jörg Pfisterer directs cardiovascular device engineering, testing ablation catheters, pacemaker lead durability, and hemodynamic simulations with university clinics in Freiburg and Strasbourg.
Prof. Dr. Janis Keuper
Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Head of AI Lab · Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Prof. Dr. Janis Keuper investigates scalable deep learning algorithms, self-supervised learning, and high-performance computing clusters applied to automated industrial quality control.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Offenburg University of Applied Sciences.