The Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most efficient universities of applied sciences in Germany. We open up new perspectives: With a future-oriented academic education and problem- and transfer-oriented research , we create the basis for our graduates to be in demand on the labour market.
We are a renowned education and research centre in the German university landscape. With ten faculties, campuses in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach and 12,803 students, we are an important point of contact for companies in the region when it comes to research and transfer.
The Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology is one of the largest study centres for young textile engineers in Europe and stands for many years of sound teaching, but also for innovation, sustainability and thus for a modern form of the textile and clothing industry. The comprehensive range of courses on offer gives graduates from these faculties a high degree of flexibility and therefore numerous employment opportunities at home and abroad.
The Department of Design looks back on 120 years of tradition and offers a practical and interdisciplinary education in communication design as well as product and object design. This is specifically tailored to the key qualifications that designers need in a changing society. The specialisation in Ceramic, Porcelain and Glass Design provides students with a comprehensive understanding of material and design issues and makes an important contribution to strengthening this unique industry through forward-looking topics and research.
