German Research Institutions

Creating knowledge, inspiring enthusiasm – these are among the primary goals of Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences. As a reliable teaching and research partner, the university of applied sciences actively participates in a network of different stakeholders in research and industry at both national and international level.

Research

Research at Ostfalia University has a strong applied focus and robust links to regional players. The university takes up suggestions and requests from businesses and other organisations in the region and develops joint solutions and processes for implementation. The university’s doctoral network provides expert support to graduates aspiring to a career in research. For many years now, the fields and research focuses established at Ostfalia University have taken up social issues and adapted to relevant regional conditions.

Major fields of research at Ostfalia are:

• Digitisation and Industry 4.0
• Renewable energies and resource efficiency
• Vehicle construction, polymers and materials science
• Societal perspectives of change
• Integrated water and soil protection
• Intelligent systems for energy and mobility
• Societal participation and health services research