Many students get confused with Fachhochschule and University when considering studying in Germany.
Difference between Fachhochschule and University.
Fachhochschule- Fachhochschule/Universities of Applied Sciences emphasize on engineering and other technical disciplines, business, social work, architecture and design. The common goal of applied research and development creates a distinctive application-oriented focus. Programs include integrated and supervised work assignments in industry or other institutions. Fachhochschule's focus on practical applications, examinations are based on the information given during lecture's and research is with small projects, variable and are practically-oriented.
University- Universities focus on theoretical principles, examinations often cover far more material than discussed in the lectures, and basic research is emphasized and sometimes research on certain subjects takes very long time.
