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University of Hildesheim (Stiftung Universität Hildesheim)

Explore UNESCO cultural policy research, applied linguistic translation, and machine learning at the historic University of Hildesheim.

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Institutional Overview & Campus Profile

Stiftung Universität Hildesheim is an innovative public university organized as a foundation under public law in Lower Saxony. Renowned for its UNESCO Chair in Cultural Policy, pioneering creative writing programs, translation science, and machine learning information systems.

Institution type
Public University organized as a Foundation (Stiftungshochschule)
Campus location
Main Campus (Marienburger Platz), Kulturcampus Domäne Marienburg, and Bühler-Campus
Accreditation
Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony / ZEvA
Admissions channel
Winter semester (July 15) and Summer semester (January 15)
Instruction language
German & English (international Master's programs taught in English)
Financial aid & support
Deutschlandstipendium, Hilde Domin Programme, Lower Saxony Doctoral Grants

Institutional Research Strengths

Featured Academic Degrees & Professional Programs

Verified Scholarships & Academic Opportunities

Documented Faculty & Research Supervisors

Prof. Dr. May-Britt Kallenrode

Präsidentin (President)

Prof. Dr. May-Britt Kallenrode is Präsidentin (President) in the University Directorate & Environmental Physics at University of Hildesheim (Stiftung Universität Hildesheim), conducting advanced research in Space physics and cosmic radiation, Higher education policy in Lower Saxony, Foundation university governance.

Topics: Space physics and cosmic radiation, Higher education policy in Lower Saxony, Foundation university governance, Diversity in academia

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Prof. Dr. Dr. Lars Schmidt-Thieme

Professor of Computer Science & Head of ISMLL

Prof. Dr. Dr. Lars Schmidt-Thieme is Professor of Computer Science & Head of ISMLL in the Information Systems and Machine Learning Lab (ISMLL) at University of Hildesheim (Stiftung Universität Hildesheim), conducting advanced research in Recommender systems, Deep learning for structured data, Automated machine learning (AutoML).

Topics: Recommender systems, Deep learning for structured data, Automated machine learning (AutoML), Time-series forecasting

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Prof. Dr. Julius Heinicke

Holder of the UNESCO Chair in Cultural Policy

Prof. Dr. Julius Heinicke is Holder of the UNESCO Chair in Cultural Policy in the Department of Cultural Policy at University of Hildesheim (Stiftung Universität Hildesheim), conducting advanced research in International cultural policy, Theatre in African postcolonial contexts, Arts and sustainable development.

Topics: International cultural policy, Theatre in African postcolonial contexts, Arts and sustainable development, Cultural diversity ethics

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Admissions & Verification Guidance

All listings are compiled from official university sources and reviewed under OpenField editorial standards. Program availability, scholarship quotas, and entry requirements are subject to university revisions. Applicants should confirm all deadlines with University of Hildesheim (Stiftung Universität Hildesheim)'s official admissions office.

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