University Development 2030+

The faculties

• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,
• Managerial and Cultural Studies,
• Mechanical Engineering,
• Natural and Environmental Sciences,
• Social Sciences, and
• Business Administration and Engineering Management

have formed the academic foundation of the university for many years.

As part of our ongoing transformation process, we are now consolidating this diversity into three strong, clearly defined faculties:

• Engineering and Natural Sciences (working title)
• Management and Economics (working title)
• Social and Health Sciences (working title)

This restructuring brings together elements that are already closely linked thematically, organizationally, and strategically. The new faculty structure facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, significantly reduces bureaucratic friction, and at the same time creates valuable space in which teaching, research, and knowledge transfer can grow and have an impact in an even more targeted manner.

The program consists of:

• 6-semester Bachelor program
• 4-semester master’s program

The new degree program model opens up significantly more opportunities for our students: It results in noticeably shorter study times, offers them greater flexibility in shaping their educational path, and enhances the international comparability of their degrees. At the same time, it enhances the appeal of dual study programs by creating good transitions, clearer structures, and more modern framework conditions.

The “Diplom-Ingenieur (FH)” degree remains part of the KIA (sandwich-style) degree course—an important unique selling point of the HSZG.

The university is systematically realigning its academic programs to provide students with a modern, transferable, and future-oriented learning experience. Through education that forms clear clusters and offers a common foundational curriculum across the respective areas of specialization, the university is creating a structure that strengthens collaboration and promotes interdisciplinary learning experiences. At the same time, interdisciplinarity is being systematically expanded so that students can benefit even more from connections across disciplines and new perspectives.

In addition, each faculty is developing at least one international bachelor’s and Master’s degree programme taught in English, which will increase our international visibility and facilitate access for students from around the world. This is complemented by the expansion of hybrid and part-time study formats, through which the HSZG accommodates the diverse life circumstances of modern learners. The strategic focus on degree programmes in high demand, along with the use of measurable criteria in student recruitment, ensures that the university can grow in an even more targeted manner and establish a strong, sustainable profile.

Starting in the 2026–27 winter semester, the HSZG will introduce the new “Management” foundation course, which offers prospective students a secure and flexible entry into business-related fields of study. Over the course of two semesters, students can explore fundamental management and business concepts, and the examination components earned from these courses can later be seamlessly transferred to a suitable bachelor’s program.

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  Digital Service Center (DSZ) The Digital Service Center will bring together the University Data Centre, the Centre for eLearning, Administrative IT, and Process Management into a single, powerful unit. Starting September 1, 2026, it will become the central driving force behind HSZG’s digital transformation: It will modernize systems, streamline processes, ensure greater transparency, and lay the technical groundwork for a future-ready, connected university.
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• NICE – Neisse Talent & Innovation Hub
  NICE brings together talent development, knowledge transfer, International Affairs, as well as the 'Studienkolleg' (preparatory college) and the Language and Culture Center under one roof. Here, spaces are created where students, researchers, and regional partners can come together, develop ideas, and bring innovations to life. The hub serves as a central catalyst for international networking, creative developments, and the promotion of early-career researchers. Its mission sums it up: Come. Connect. Create.
  
• Center for Sports and Health
  The Center for Sports andHealth strengthens the university as a hub through modern programs focused on physical activity, health promotion, and advancements in sports science. It creates attractive opportunities for students and staff to stay active, enhance their well-being, and consciously prioritize health in their daily academic and professional lives. At the same time, it brings together expertise and programs that further distinguish the sports and health sciences at HSZG.

To effectively strengthen research as a central pillar of the university’s development, HSZG is introducing an independent research budget. This creates transparency regarding funding, enables strategic investments, and supports researchers in developing new projects in a targeted manner. A standardized set of regulations for the institutes ensures that all institutes operate under clear guidelines and are better integrated into academic decision-making processes.

In the future, all externally funded grants will be fully reinvested in research activities, thereby contributing directly to the university’s scientific advancement. At the same time, HSZG is continuing to expand its EU-funded large-scale research infrastructures, thereby creating modern spaces for excellent research. The complementary Young Scientist Program specifically supports young talent—and strengthens the university’s visibility and competitiveness in the national and international research landscape.

The HSZG’s transformation process thrives on transparency, dialogue, and active participation. From the very beginning, the perspectives of many stakeholders have been incorporated: university community members, committees, the Staff Council, the Student Council, and other groups contribute through workshops, roundtable discussions, and open forums. Regular informational events, such as faculty and staff meetings, support the process and provide a space for questions, feedback, and shared direction.

To involve all members of the university even more effectively and keep them continuously informed about developments, a central intranet platform with regular updates is also being created. This ensures that the transformation remains transparent, tangible, and open to contributions from the entire university community.

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