Get to know Pforzheim University
Are you looking for the right place to study after your Abitur or university entrance qualification? Pforzheim University is one of the best state universities of applied sciences in Germany. Over 6,000 students benefit from modern lecture halls, laboratories and workshops. Campus life is characterized by practical relevance, internationality and a personal exchange between lecturers and students - so you will be optimally prepared for your future.
A big plus point: many degree courses start in both the summer and winter semesters . This gives you the flexibility to decide when you want to start your studies - making it easier for you to get started after graduation. A degree course at our university usually lasts seven semesters.
The university also offers you many opportunities to network with the business world: Whether through exciting practical projects during your studies, internships or final theses in cooperation with company partners - you will gain valuable professional experience during your studies. A practical semester is planned into every degree course so that you can apply your theoretical knowledge directly. Company contact fairs, career events and information stands on campus help you to make contact with potential employers at an early stage.
Another highlight is the international orientation of Pforzheim University: with over 100 partner universities and more than 200 exchange programs, you have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad in one of 45 countries. This allows you to get to know new cultures and gain valuable international experience.
Discover your potential – with a degree program at Pforzheim University.
Pforzheim University offers you a wide range of courses in three faculties: Design, Engineering and Business and Law. You are guaranteed to find a course that suits your interests and strengths. With a Bachelor's or Master's degree from Pforzheim University, you have the same opportunities as with a degree from a university - regardless of whether you want to start your career directly or gain further academic qualifications.
National and international rankings confirm the high quality of teaching and the strong practical orientation. On StudyCheck 2025, Pforzheim University is one of the top 3 most popular universities in Germany, with a score of 9.11/10 and a recommendation rate of 97%.
In the heart of Europe: Our location in Pforzheim offers you enormous advantages. The city is centrally located in the southwest of Germany and therefore in the heart of Europe. Major cities such as Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Amsterdam, Vienna, Paris and Prague are within easy reach - opening up numerous opportunities for you to explore Europe.
Business PF
If you want to understand business from the ground up, the Bachelor's degree program at the Business School Pforzheim will provide you with the necessary skills. The course combines theory and practice, with a strong focus on the job market. You can choose between 13 business administration courses and the business law course. The course is based on the Pforzheim model with a balanced ratio of 70 percent basic business content and 30 percent specialized course content, which is deepened in the higher semesters. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of business administration and economics, law and quantitative methods and prepare yourself specifically for your major field of study. Approximately 70% of the courses on the Business Law degree program deal with legal fundamentals. 30% of the lecture time is reserved for basic business studies. You will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Bachelor of Laws in Business Law - and will be well prepared for your entry into the business world.
Design PF
At the School of Design, you are at a creative hotspot where ideas for the world of tomorrow are born. Our faculty is one of the best-known design universities in Germany and today offers the widest range of design courses in the country. Around 700 creative minds study here on six Bachelor's and four Master's degree courses. The focus is on sustainably successful design. You will learn the basics and history of design - as a foundation for your own creative personal development. Close contacts with industry, exchange with other disciplines, a solid artistic education and practical work in studios, workshops and laboratories make your studies varied. Create design that makes an impact - today and tomorrow.
Tech PF
At the School of Engineering and Technology, you will learn how ideas are turned into innovations. Our degree programmes combine technical expertise with modern, future-oriented topics - from traditional engineering to digitalization and automation to sustainable technologies. You will acquire both solid basic knowledge and the technical expertise to develop your own solutions, design products and accompany processes from idea to implementation. Through close contact with companies, you will be involved in operational practice at an early stage. If you want to actively shape technical progress in companies - from development and production to sales and management - this is the right place for you.
