Hochschule Offenburg (HSO) is anchored in the trinational region of the Southern Upper Rhine, one of the most dynamic economic regions in Germany and Europe. The proximity to France and Switzerland is reflected in our broad scope of activities. We work closely with partner institutions from education, business, politics, culture and society, thereby enabling a secure and stable future perspective for our region in a united Europe.

 HSO is characterized by a high level of application in research and teaching. We offer Bachelor and Master programmes in the areas of computer science, artificial intelligence and robotics, economics, life sciences, media, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and information technologies, energy and environment. 

 As one of the strongest research universities in the state of Baden-Württemberg, HSO contributes to the processing and solution of urgent societal challenges. Applied research and development, innovation and technology transfer are among our key strategic tasks. 

Together with partners from business, science and society, HSO is dedicated to current research questions in six main research areas: sustainable energy systems; innovative and sustainable product and process development; secure, autonomous and AI-based systems; media and communication; life science engineering and economics; trade and business processes.

HSO is a place of innovation, scientific and artistic work, a bridge builder between science, business and society with a global view and an innovative, respectful and constructive spirit.