It is characteristic of studies at the Fachhochschule Wiesbaden (University of Applied Sciences) that the regulations governing individual areas of study allow for a practice-oriented semester, for example in economy, in local and charitable institutions, in architects' offices or in advertising agencies.

Particularly in the Department of Economics internationalisation has found an echo. Numerous co-operation programs with foreign universities enable study programs which are not specific to any single country. And in the Rhine-Main area the Department of Economics' two international degree-courses are doing pace-maker's service to practice-oriented studies overseas, with future-oriented job outlines in view.

Before taking up a chair at the Fachhochschule Wiesbaden, the professors must demonstrate special achievements in the use or development of scientific knowledge and methods for at least 5 years. They should have, for example, several patents to their credit. In short, from a technically excellent television-screen to a successful wine - know-how of the Fachhochschule Wiesbaden can be found in all areas of everyday life.