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The Rottenburg University of Applied Forest Sciences is a modern university which gears its curricula to the constantly changing needs of the employment market. It provides training for aspiring executives, preparing them amongst other vocations for the classical occupational field of the forest engineer. Rottenburg University is also in the process of developing new spheres of activity relating to the development and use of rural areas and natural resources. Its dedicated public relations work is aimed at enhancing public awareness of its training curricula and furthering the extensive qualifications of its graduates. The broad-based training programme comprises natural and social science subjects as well training in technical skills, providing graduates with a high qualification profile that enables them to make significant contributions to any value creation process which involves making sustainable use of natural resources. The University sees itself as a medium and a place for the development of trans-sectoral solutions in the areas of forestry, timber industry, nature conservation, environmental protection, landscape diagnostics and planning, international development cooperation and responsible use of energy and resources.

The Rottenburg University of Applied Forest Sciences provides graduates with a high-quality profile that enables them to make significant contributions to any value-creation process which involves the sustainable use of natural resources. Forestry remains the core competency of the university, but the scope and significance of this field is seen in a wider context. Currently about 650 students are enrolled at the HFR.

If you will need more information or help, please contact our Erasmus Coordinator or visit our website (International Office).

We all hope you will enjoy your stay in Rottenburg at the University of Applied Forest Sciences and enjoy your time with us.