In 1996, the University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen am Rhein became an independent university of applied sciences. It was originally part of the University of Applied Sciences of the Rhineland Palatinate, founded in 1971. With more than 4,500 students and about 80 teachers in four departments, it is actively integrated into the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Its range of courses includes studies in the areas of economic and social sciences. The relevance of the study courses on practice has been one of the most important focuses right from the beginning, combined with an international orientation. In a dialogue with the economy and its needs, the range of courses is being expanded continually. The university's competence lies in the business management courses with an international alignment. There is an intense mediation of business management functions at the focus of most study courses. The range of studies offered for logistics also targets this area.
The MBA distance learning course Logistics - International Management & Consulting is a shared course of study between the University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen am Rhein and the Zentralstelle für Fernstudien an Fachhochschulen (ZFH).
The University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen am Rhein signed the Charta of Diversity in December 2010. The university of applied sciences now belongs to a group of approx. 900 companies and public facilities who consider the introduction of a corporate culture based on recognition and valuation of diversity to be a key factor for their success. In this context, the university of applied sciences considers diversity in its culture and processes, informs and raises awareness among its employees, and reports regularly on current trends, conferences, projects, and many activities.
The University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen am Rhein stands for...
mutual respect and valuation
living diversity and equal opportunities
reflection and designed change
dialogue orientation and open-mindedness
ability to handle criticism and participation
Our University of Applied Sciences has an International Office for international co-operations with partner universities in Europe (Erasmus) and outside Europe (currently 122 partners) as well as for the central coordination of the foreign contacts of the University of Applied Sciences. At the International Office, potential international students and exchange students from partner universities are informed about options for stays abroad during their studies (studies and internship) as well as about scholarship programmes for stays abroad. Questions about the organisation of their stay in Ludwigshafen am Rhein can be answered here as well. The offers are especially intended for students who stay in Ludwigshafen for one semester or longer.