German Research Institutions

Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences is an educational institution with firm roots in its region and a reputation that has spread across Germany. The university is distributed over three campuses: Krefeld South, Krefeld West and Mönchengladbach. For over 30 years, Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences has offered a dual (work-study) mode of study based on the Krefeld model. Under this model, students undertake a bachelor's degree in parallel with on-the-job training. After eight semesters, they have not only earned a bachelor's degree, but also a vocational qualification. A “trainee course” has also been offered since the 2015/2016 winter semester. This is a dual programme with a difference: vocational training in parallel with employment is replaced by regular practical phases in a company.

Research

Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences focuses on the following core research areas:

• Functional surfaces
• Applied health and nutrition research
• IT and logistics concepts
• Innovative product and process development
• Social and economic innovations
• Energy efficiency

Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences has set out to improve both doctoral training opportunities for its exceptional graduates and training for early career researchers. The university’s doctoral programme assists students in their search for a supervisor for the cooperative doctoral training process.