!!!Fachhochschulen

Fachhochschulen, a form of post-secondary education introduced in 
1993. They differ from universities in that Fachhochschulen offer more 
practice-oriented curricula with more rigid requirements. Courses of 
study last at least three years and are offered either on a full-time 
or part-time basis. Those graduating from Fachhochschulen receive the 
title Magister (FH) or Diplom-Ingenieur (FH), both roughly equivalent 
to a university first degree. In 1994, 10 courses of study at 
Fachhochschulen were offered, and the number has been steadily 
increasing. Courses are offered in the following areas: Information, 
telecommunications and multi-media; territorial defence and 
catastrophe management; tourism;  business and management; business 
and technology;  technology and engineering studies; building 
engineering, wood construction and construction engineering; 
electronics and electronic engineering; industrial design;  
informatics; production technology and environmental technology. 
Fachhochschulen come under the authority of the Board for 
Fachhochschulen, which determines academic degrees and recognises 
academic degrees from Fachhochschulen abroad.


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