According to the latest StudyCheck 2026 ranking, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is the most popular university in Saxony. A strong signal - and a result that comes directly from our students. Personal support, practical teaching and the close connection between studies, research and the region are convincing.
On March 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., we will open our doors on the campus in Görlitz and on the campus in Zittau. The Open University Day is the ideal opportunity to see for yourself - what it's like to study here, what campus life is like and your prospects with us.
Are you about to graduate from high school and wondering whether and what you would like to study? Or are you accompanying your child on the path to deciding what to study?
Then you've come to the right place. Get to know our degree courses, attend taster lectures, talk to students and lecturers and discover what studying at the HSZG really feels like during campus and laboratory tours.
Parents and relatives get a realistic insight into study conditions, support, infrastructure and prospects - from modern laboratories to the personal atmosphere on campus.
Our partners, potential employees, alumni and citizens of the region are also cordially invited. You can gain insights into our research fields and areas of work, find out about career and cooperation opportunities or experience the university as a place of knowledge transfer, innovation and regional development.
I am delighted to welcome you to the Open University Day at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences. Our award as one of the most popular universities in Germany shows what our community is all about: committed students, inspiring teaching staff and employees who work passionately to enable learning, teaching and working at a high level. This success is a joint achievement - and we invite you to come and see for yourself.
”You don't know whether your desired degree program is in Zittau or Görlitz? Our degree program filter will help you choose the right city.
And we don't just mean our top location in the three-country region! Our semester fees are affordable and the cost of living is very low compared to other study locations.
Teaching at the HSZG takes place in small groups. This ensures optimal support from our teaching staff and creates a close bond between fellow students. Together you not only master the good times, but also support each other when things get more difficult.
Studying at the HSZG opens up countless opportunities for you to go abroad and study at one of our partner universities or gain practical experience in another country.
With our semester ticket , you can enjoy the peace and quiet for your studies here locally and still be mobile throughout Saxony. Whether at the weekend or directly after lectures, you are always flexible on the road.
As a university, we pave the way for you with your studies.
For example, with the "University for Future" process. We create the space for you to participate and shape your university of the future. We design new degree programs that are geared towards important social issues and focus on sustainability in all areas of life. Just like you, we are evolving and moving with the times. Together with you, we want to set an example and shape the future in a positive way.
Did you know that we plant a tree for each of our first-year students? Watch the video of our tree planting campaign!
With our practical, application-oriented degree programs, we provide you with the knowledge you need to shape our future. Take a look at our entire range here.
Your studies mark the start of a new phase in your life! Whether on campus in Zittau or Görlitz, there is a lot to experience and get to know.
