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The University of Applied Sciences Fulda was founded 1974. The modern
architecture and circular arrangement of the buildings create a pleasant campus site
with a familiar atmosphere. In order to cover the demand on high teaching and
learning standards surrounding historical buildings are now restored and modernized,
so that the campus is still increasing.

According to recent statistics (winter term 2007/ 2008) 4398 students (438 other
nationalities), 133 lecturers and 245 other staff members are working, learning and
researching at the University of Applied Sciences Fulda.

The following departments cover a wide range of scientific fields:
- Applied Computer Sciences
- Electrical Engineering & Information Technology
- Food Technology
- Oecotrophology
- Nursing & Health Sciences
- Social & Cultural Studies
- Social Work
- Business Administration

According to the 2 departments “Ocotrophology” and “Social work” the following
programmes are offered:
- Bachelor-Programmes
- Oecotrophology
- Social Work
- Master-Programmes
- International Food Business and Consumer Studies (internat.; in cooperation with the University Kassel)
- Public Health Nutrition (in cooperation with the department “Nursing &
Health Sciences”)
- Professional Studies – Community Development & Community
Organization
- Other Programmes
- Social Competence (distance-learning certificate)

The following guidelines of the University of Applied Sciences describe the basis for
teaching, learning and cooperating in an interdisciplinary way. The University
members:
- promote freedom and independence in research and teaching.
- educate students in order to become competent and skilled personalities in their specific discipline and life.
- constantly improve the quality of its programmes.
- enables handicapped students to manage their studies
- feel responsible for sustainable development in technology and economy and therefore to contribute to a better life quality
- build up and support a “family-friendly University” (certificate) by helping
students who have to do their studies and care for their family at the same
time.
- “Nutrition, food & health”