Building knowledge and sparking enthusiasm count among the most essential objectives of Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences. As a reliable partner in education and research, Ostfalia is involved regionally and internationally within a network of diverse members with backgrounds in research and practice.

Study
The fields of study offered at Ostfalia include engineering/computer science, media, design, social work, and public health as well as business and law. Dual degree programmes or degree programmes combining academic qualifications and business-based vocational training complete the range of study options, which comprises more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programmes. Flexible study schemes such as remote or part-time study offer suitable qualification options for many different stages of life.
Ostfalia degree programmes are practice-oriented. Courses are taught in small groups and with a focus on practical application, putting real-life and interdisciplinary projects at the heart of our students' education and training.

Research
Research at Ostfalia is application-oriented and characterised by close research collaborations with business and industry. Our university has a multitude of research specialities, which are reflected in our own areas of activity as well as those of the associated institutes. The wide range of research activities helps to foster interdisciplinary collaborations.
Taking part in the "EU-Strategie-FH" project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Ostfalia will in future expand its potential to the European Research Area. The project will provide favourable framework conditions for Ostfalia to raise and sustain a strong profile at the European level.
Our research areas are:
- Automotive Engineering, Synthetics and Plastic Sciences
- Renewable Energies and Resource Efficiency
- Intelligent Systems for Energy and Mobility
- Data and Communication Management
- Gerontology and Dementia Research
- Integrated Inshore Waters and Soil Protection
- Structural Concepts and Organisational Development