Studying in the Heart of Europe

Where research is put into practice

With its strong practical orientation, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is one of the strongest research universities in Germany. The Görlitz location not only offers a wide range of study programmes. The European city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec is also the ideal place for anyone who wants to study in peace and quiet and in a familiar atmosphere.

Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz

4 reasons to study in Görlitz

1. The perfect place to live!

Görlitz offers beautiful and affordable living, short distances, art and culture, sport, nature and a healthy climate.

2. There is something for everyone!

There is a wide range of study programmes to choose from at a total of three faculties:

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Department of Computer Science)

Management and Cultural Studies

Social Sciences

Good to know: Get to know degree programmes in the podcast

In its hi@hszg podcast, Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences provides authentic, entertaining and informative insights into its degree programmes, research and campus life.

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3. Small but nice

Teaching at the HSZG takes place in small groups. This ensures optimal support from the teaching staff and creates a close bond between fellow students.

4 "Studying without borders" is not just a motto

In the European City of Görlitz-Zgorzelec, international cooperation forms the basis for the further development of our city. Our location in the heart of Europe also means that we are just a short journey away from Prague, Wroclaw, Berlin and Dresden.

Ewa Wieszczeczyńska, Faculty of Management and Cultural Studies

"Don’t be afraid of new challenges!"

I started working at Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz in Görlitz seven years ago. For the first few years I mostly associated the city with work and new professional challenges. I lived between two worlds – I associated Wrocław with my private life and Görlitz with my work life. To be honest, I couldn’t imagine moving out of a big city.
But slowly I grew fond of Görlitz – through the people I met here and new friends I made, and through the charming atmosphere of the city with its history and unique cityscape. It was a completely new experience to be able to walk to work through the old town and parks.
I can say that after a few years – having lived between two worlds – I have settled in Görlitz.

Mohamed Akram Ouzid from Morocco, studies tourism

"You can definitely experience something here as a student. There’s enough going on, but just enough that you don’t neglect your studies."

Prof. Dr. phil. Małgorzata Maćkowiak, applied linguistics and translation studies in Polish

"A beautiful city, modern university with an extremely attractive range of educational opportunities and talented young people from half of Europe who are thirsty for knowledge…what more could a professor want?”