1.1 The difference between UAS and Uni

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TH Lübeck is technically a university of applied sciences (UAS) (variations in German: Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften, Fachhochschule or sometimes Technische Hochschule). Other institutions for higher education are called university (in German: Universität).

Question

But what exactly distinguishes German universities and universities of applied sciences from each other?

For a first overview, have a look at this illustration:

The difference between universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS)

Both forms of higher education allow for the acquisition of an academic title (tertiary education). UAS study courses are generally more practically oriented, whereas university study courses are rather more theoretically oriented.

Universities of applied sciences focus primarily on the application of knowledge (hence "applied").
Universities focus mainly on research and the transfer of knowledge.
UAS lecturers are more practice-oriented and must have at least 5 years of professional experience.
At university, academic careers are generally not interrupted by practical phases in the industry.
Universities have the right to award doctorates UAS do not. However: it is possible to obtain a doctorate with a UAS degree at a university (depending on the university's doctoral regulations) or take part in one of many cooperations, e.g. the doctoral candidate works at a UAS, while his supervisor belongs to a university.

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This comparison is for informational purposes only. If you are not sure whether you would like to study at a university or a university of applied sciences, have a look at your favorite study course both at a university of applied sciences and at a university: Look into the module manuals and evaluate what you are interested in and what suits you better. Do not let yourself be influenced by the opinions of others; no university form is better or worse, just different. Find out which one suits you best.

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-Hier lernst du etwas über die Unterschiede zwischen Fachhochschulen und Universitäten in Deutschland
+TH Lübeck is technically a '''university of applied sciences (UAS)''' (variations in German: ''Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften'', ''Fachhochschule'' or sometimes ''Technische Hochschule''). Other institutions for higher education are called '''university''' (in German: ''Universität'').
--	Beides Hochschulen zum Erwerb eines akdademischen Titels (tertiary education)
+<loop_area type="question">But what exactly distinguishes German universities and universities of applied sciences from each other?</loop_area>
--	Technische Hochschule Lübeck ist formal eine Fachhochschule
--	Bei Fachhochschulen geht es vorrangig um die Anwendung von Wissen (daher „applied“)
+For a first overview, have a look at this illustration:
--	An der Uni geht es hauptsächlich um die Erforschung und Weitergabe von Wissen
+<loop_figure title="The difference between universities and universities of applied sciences (UAS)" description="" copyright="" show_copyright="false" index="true" id="5fd78e57cd1ea">[[File:Unterschied_Uni_TH.jpg]]</loop_figure>
--	FH Studiengänge sind praktischer, die Universitätsstudiengänge theoretischer ausgelegt
--	Lehrende an FHs haben einen viel höheren Praxisbezug und müssen eine mindestens 5-jährige Berufspraxis nachweisen
+Both forms of higher education allow for the acquisition of an academic title (tertiary education).
+UAS study courses are generally more practically oriented, whereas university study courses are rather more theoretically oriented.
--	An der Uni ist die akademische Laufbahn in der Regel nicht von Praxisphasen in der Wirtschaft unterbrochen
+* Universities of applied sciences focus primarily on the application of knowledge (hence "applied").
+* Universities focus mainly on research and the transfer of knowledge.
+* UAS lecturers are more practice-oriented and must have at least 5 years of professional experience.
+* At university, academic careers are generally not interrupted by practical phases in the industry.
+* Universities have the right to award doctorates UAS do not. However: it is possible to obtain a doctorate with a UAS degree at a university (depending on the university's doctoral regulations) or take part in one of many cooperations, e.g. the  doctoral candidate works at a UAS, while his supervisor belongs to a university.
--	Universitäten haben Promotionsrecht, FHs nicht. Aber: es ist möglich, mit FH Abschluss an einer Uni zu promovieren (je nach Promotionsordnung der Uni); außerdem existieren Kooperationen zwischen Universitäten und FHs, man arbeitet an einer FH, Doktorvater oder Mutter gehört aber zur Uni
+<loop_area type="annotation">This comparison is for informational purposes only. If you are not sure whether you would like to study at a university or a university of applied sciences, have a look at your favorite study course both at a university of applied sciences and at a university: Look into the module manuals and evaluate what you are interested in and what suits you better. Do not let yourself be influenced by the opinions of others; no university form is better or worse, just different. Find out which one suits you best.</loop_area>
--	Dieser Vergleich dient rein zur Information. Wenn du dir nicht sicher bist, ob du an einer Uni oder FH studieren möchtest, schau dir deinen Wunschstudiengang sowohl an einer FH als auch an einer Uni an: Schau in die Modulhandbücher und beurteile, was dich mehr interessiert und was besser zu dir passt. Lass dich nicht von den Meinungen anderer beeinflussen, keine Hochschulform ist besser oder schlechter, sondern einfach nur anders. Finde heraus, welche zu dir passt.
+<loop_index id="5fd9edb75afd0">university of applied sciences (UAS)</loop_index>
+<loop_index id="5fd9edb75afd5">university</loop_index>
-Medium: Power Point Präsentation oder Prezi wenn möglich? Gegenüberstellung FH – Uni auf einer Seite
-Quizfragen:
-Ist die TH formal eine Fachhochschule oder eine Universität?
-Bei Fachhochschulen geht es vorrangig um die Anwendung von Wissen. Richtig/Falsch
-Welche Hochschulen haben Promotionsrecht? Fachhochschulen, Universitäten, beide