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The University of Applied Sciences Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg, established in 1971, offers programs that closely connect science and practical applications. Ten percent of the students enrolled here come from abroad. Classical engineering disciplines, such as civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering, are offered as well as future-oriented programs, including energy systems, biotechnology, media engineering, business administration, and computer science. Whereas programs in computer, information sciences, and bio-sciences have become the University’s strength, business administration, as the largest department, offers a variety of specializations. In addition, interdisciplinary engineering programs are being developed. Teaching takes place in small groups and is uncompromisingly focused on future professional life. Internships have become an integral part of all degree programs. Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg enjoys contact with more than 40 international institutions of higher education, where the students can do exchange semesters.
About one third of the students of the Fachhochschule Giessen-Friedberg studies in the city of Friedberg. Friedberg has 27,000 inhabitants and is located close to Frankfurt. Its economic strength includes trade, industry and tourism, but it also has a broad spectrum of educational institutions and therefore is a city of both pupils and students. The historic Old Town has many picturesque corners and hosts Friedberg’s landmark, the Adolf’s Tower, which dominates Germany’s largest castle structure.
The city of Giessen was chartered in 1248. Historic landmarks include the “new castle” (1533–37), the ruins of the old castle (14th century), and the Schiffenberg Monastery. At Justus Liebig University, founded in 1607, the laboratory used by the famous chemist Justus von Liebig can still be seen. The socialist Wilhelm Liebknecht was born in Giessen and also attended the university. The Oberhessisches Museum (Upper Hessian Museum), the world’s first mathematical science center and the botanical gardens are also worth a visit. Although Giessen is a busy traffic centre with an extensive industry, students are the city’s characterising feature.
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