RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
Two cities in the Rhine-Main area offering over 70 bachelor's and master's degree programs – this is what defines the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences. About 12,000 students study in the Faculties of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Design Computer Science Media, Applied Social Sciences and Wiesbaden Business School in Wiesbaden, as well as the Faculty of Engineering in Rüsselsheim.
As a university of applied sciences, the university places particular emphasis on offering practice-driven education. This goal is achieved by providing campus laboratories, adjunct instructors from the industry, practical projects and internship semesters in Germany and abroad, as well as cooperative, part-time and distance learning degree programs.
Focusing on students
Students are at the center of everything we do. The RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is a welcoming university that ensures degree programs are widely accessible and takes personal educational backgrounds into account. As a partner university for elite sport, the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences aids elite sportsmen and sportswomen in reconciling studying with their sports career. As a family-oriented institution we also promote a healthy work-life balance for managing studying, professional life and family commitments.
Research activities and doctoral programs
The RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is recognized for its professionally oriented teaching and applied research. This is demonstrated in particular by three research focal areas that enhance the university's profile on the topics of: Engineering 4.0, Smart systems for man and technology and Professionalism in social work. In 2017, RheinMain University of Applied Sciences was granted the right to award doctoral degrees in social work and applied computer science, in 2020, the right to award doctoral degrees in mobility and logistics. In addition, the university runs two doctoral programs together with the Goethe University Frankfurt.
An international atmosphere
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is a cosmopolitan university with numerous international partners and partner universities on every continent, including 80 European partner universities. The Hesse state program offers scholarships for periods of study spent in Australia and the USA. Degree programs with dual qualifications can also be chosen, for instance at universities in Thailand, Chile and Switzerland. The RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is pleased to welcome international students and guest lecturers, and thus facilitates intercultural activities here in Germany.
Who do we want to be?
The RheinMain University of Applied Sciences aims to be one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Germany, recognized for its in-depth academic and professional teaching and for its applied research which is closely linked to it. As students, employees and academic staff we work together to reach this goal.
How do we want to achieve this?
- We design modern degree programs that qualify our students to carry out their professions and help to enhance their personal development. We promote excellence in teaching.
- We regard ourselves as an open university that ensures and supports broad-based access to our study programs.
- We set up the appropriate framework conditions for applied research, which is recognized by the scientific community and society at large.
- By providing training opportunities for our academic staff we support sharing and exchanging between academia and professional practice, and act as a bridge to society and the world of work.
- We have strong regional ties in the Rhine-Main region and enhance the university's international outlook.
- As a family-friendly university we provide assistance in balancing studies and careers with family life.
How do we interact with each other?
- We encourage and expect our students and staff to demonstrate personal commitment.
- We treat each other in a way that demonstrates reliability, integrity, openness, a solution-oriented approach and the willingness to assume responsibility. At the same time, our interaction is based on the principles of solidarity, partnership, respect and regard for others.
- The university administration works in a service-oriented manner to aid the faculties in achieving their goals.
- We uphold ethical standards in both how we treat each other and in scientific practice. We take on board responsibility for the consequence of our actions.
- We embrace the university's democratic and participative traditions.
This mission statement serves as a basis for implementing our strategies and goals and is reviewed and updated at regular intervals.
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences was founded in 1971, when the engineering colleges in Geisenheim, Idstein and Rüsselsheim and a design school in Wiesbaden were combined into what was then called Fachhochschule Wiesbaden. In September 2009, the university changed its name to Hochschule RheinMain (RheinMain University of Applied Sciences). In January 2013, the Geisenheim faculty became a university of its own. The study locations in Wiesbaden and Rüsselsheim are now called RheinMain University of Applied Sciences Wiesbaden Rüsselsheim.
After the merging of the former 14 organizational units and Geisenheim becoming an independent institution, Hochschule RheinMain now has five faculties: The four Faculties of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Design – Computer Science – Media, Applied Social Sciences and Wiesbaden Business School are located in Wiesbaden, the Faculty of Engineering is situated in nearby Rüsselsheim.;
No. of students – winter semester 2024/2025
(as of 10 October 2024)
Overall no. of students: 12,191
In Wiesbaden: 9,818
In Rüsselsheim: 2,373
Female students: 6,164 (51 %)
No. of first-year students – winter semester 2024/2025
(as of 10 October 2024)
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences total: 2,437
In Wiesbaden: 2,026
In Rüsselsheim: 411
No. of students by faculty – winter semester 2024
(as of 10 October 2024)
Architecture and Civil Engineering: 2,037
Design - Computer Science - Media: 3,000
Engineering: 2,373
Applied Social Sciences: 1,991
Wiesbaden Business School: 2,790
No. of staff
(as of 31 December 2023)
Total no. of staff: 1.128
Professors among these: 272
The Campuses of RheinMain University of Applied Sciences and how to get there
Both RheinMain University of Applied Sciences locations – Wiesbaden, and Rüsselsheim – are part of the centrally located Rhine-Main area and are easy to reach from within Germany or from abroad. Arriving by car or by train are both good options. Frankfurt Airport is also nearby and is well connected by rail to Rüsselsheim and Wiesbaden with frequent train services.
The Commitment to Teaching Award (formerly Excellence in Teaching Award) is awarded annually since 2005. It is meant to highlight outstanding achievements of instructors and make them known to a wider public.
For outstanding service to the RheinMain university the senate can assess a proposal for persons to receive honorary titles.
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is taking a holistic approach to internationalization that encompasses measures for integrating an international and intercultural dimension into all areas of the university. Internationalization is key for offering excellent teaching and research.
To underline this, RheinMain University of Applied Sciences successfully underwent the audit Internationalisierung der Hochschulen (Internationalization of Universities) by the HRK (German Rectors’ Conference) in 2021.
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is taking a holistic approach to internationalization that encompasses measures for integrating an international and intercultural dimension into all areas of the university. Internationalization is key for offering excellent teaching and research.
To underline this, RheinMain University of Applied Sciences successfully underwent the audit Internationalisierung der Hochschulen (Internationalization of Universities) by the HRK (German Rectors’ Conference) in 2021.
Based on the results of the audit and the need to adapt the 2014 Internationalization Strategy to changing external and internal conditions, a new Internationalization Strategy was developed in 2023 and adopted by the Senate of RheinMain University of Applied Sciences.
RheinMain University of Applied Sciences aims to enable people with and without disabilities or a chronic illness to have full and equal access to the university.
You can find information on accessibility at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences on our "Accessible University" website.