Communication design | Product and object design
Take the opportunity and let us advise you. We offer regular portfolio advisory services from autumn onwards. This is your chance to get professional feedback from the lecturers who conduct the artistic-design aptitude test.
You are welcome to come to us several times and let us "coach" you a little.
Find your way.
You don't know whether studies are right for you and if so, which one? Are you interested in pursuing an apprenticeship and studies at the same time or are you unsure about which path to take after school?
The Central Student Advice Centre will support you and we offer you personal, intensive advice via Zoom or on site in Krefeld or Mönchengladbach. Open, honest and tailored to your questions.
Simply get in touch at:
studienberatung(at)hs-niederrhein.de
We will coordinate the time and day of the week with you individually.
We'll help you keep track of things and find your next step.
A-levels or entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences in sight or in your pocket?
If you have questions about your career choice , you've come to the right place!
In the careers advice centre you can ...
Even if you have already completed an apprenticeship and would like to study, we will be happy to advise you.
The careers advice service of the Federal Employment Agency is also available for counselling sessions during the study orientation weeks, either in person or by telephone, including via video chat.
Please contact us by email at:
moenchengladbach.berufsberatung(at)arbeitsagentur.de (for the Mönchengladbach agency) and Krefeld.Carieer-Service(at)arbeitsagentur.de,(for the Krefeld agency), please state "Study Orientation Weeks" in the subject line.
Please also let us know your telephone number.
We will contact you shortly to discuss your questions and/or arrange an appointment.
The recruiting fair for the textile and fashion world
The textile industry will meet again in Mönchengladbach in 2026! Experience two days full of specialist presentations, workshops and networking along the entire textile value chain. Organised by the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology, the Mönchengladbach Economic Development Agency and supported by the German Textile and Fashion Industry Association.
more info to follow!
Long Evening of Student Advice: Open, uncomplicated, personal - answers about studies
Thursday, 25 June 2026 | 16:00 - 20:00
Mönchengladbach campus
Come along and get to know our university.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
11:00 - 17:00
Krefeld South Campus
(Engineering Sciences and Computer Science | Industrial Engineering and Management | Health Care)
Krefeld West Campus
(Chemistry | Design)
Mönchengladbach campus
(Oecotrophology | Applied Social Sciences | Textile and Clothing Technology | Business Administration and Economics)
The three Faculties of Chemistry, Engineering and Computer Science and Faculty of Industrial Engineering cordially invite you to the Engineering Days!
When:
Friday, 23 January 2026, 9:00-16:00
Saturday, 24 January 2026, 9:00-13:00
Where:
Building J on Krefeld South Campus (Obergath 79, 47805 Krefeld - see travel information)
What is it?
Who:
All interested parties are cordially invited to get to know the university's technical faculties.
Teachers who would like to visit us with their entire school class or course are welcome to contact us - we will arrange an additional programme for you: schule(at)hs-niederrhein.de
The Hochschule Niederrhein offers all prospective students the opportunity to attend one or more open lectures. These are regular lectures from the first semesters.
Attending these courses gives you a first impression of the degree programmes. You will get to know lecturers and students and experience the atmosphere at The Hochschule Niederrhein.
It is not the purpose of the taster visit to fully understand the content of the lecture. Rather, use the open lecture to recognise and experience differences to what you are used to at school or in your everyday working life.
We look forward to your visit!
Addresses:
Krefeld South Campus: Reinarzstraße 49, 47805 Krefeld
Krefeld West campus: Adlerstraße 28-32, 47798 Krefeld
Mönchengladbach campus: Webschulstraße 41-43, 41065 Mönchengladbach
>>>Site plans
Please note:
The next opportunity to attend open lectures will take place again in the winter semester 25/26:
Start of lectures* - 22 September 2025
End of lectures* - 06 February 2026
* Please note the individual lecture times of the individual faculties!
Status: 25 August 2025
Krefeld South Campus
Degree programme: Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics Mechatronics
Foundation course in electrical engineering 1 - Lecture (ET1 V)
Thursdays, Fridays, 10 am - 12 noon (29/09/2025 - 16/01/2026)
Room: F307 (on 04.12. in B212)
Lecturer: Mrs Prof. Nannen
> without registration
Networked Systems - Lecture (VNS V)
Fridays, 12 - 14:00 (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: B212
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Zella
> without registration
Degree programme: Computer Science
Foundation course of computer science - lecture (GDI V)
Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm (29/09/2025 - 16/01/2026)
Room: F303
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Brandt / Mr Prof. Janßen
> without registration
Programme Development 1 - Lecture (PE1 V)
Wednesdays, 08 - 10 am (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: main auditorium
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Gref
> without registration
Degreeprogramme: Digital Forensics (Online!!!)
Introduction to Digital Forensics - Lecture (BDF 104 V)
Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm (29/09/2025 - 16/01/2026)
Room: Online! Link after registration with Prof. Fein
Lecturer: Prof. Christofer Fein
Degree programme: Mechanical and Process Engineering
Manufacturing Technology (FET1)
Mondays, 08 - 10 am (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: F307
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Adams
Additive manufacturing (ADF)
Mondays, 10 am - 12 pm (29/09/2025 - 16/01/2026)
Room: F307
Lecturer: Mrs Prof. Kessler
Computer Science (INF)
Tuesdays, 08 - 10 am (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: F307
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Dander
Mechanics 1 (MEC1)
Tuesdays, 2 - 5 pm (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: F307
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Steeger
Apparatus engineering (APB)
Wednesdays, 08 - 10 am (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: B415
Lecturer: Mrs Prof. Kurzok
Control engineering (RT)
Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm (29/09/2025 - 16/01/2026)
Room: F307
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Gennat
Chemistry 1 (CHE1)
Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm (29/09/2025 - 16/01/2026)
Room: B402
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Brandt
Methodical Design 1 (MEK1)
Wednesdays, 4 - 6 pm (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: B406
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Koltze
Design theory (KOL)
Thursdays, 08 - 10 am (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: F307
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Lupa
Thermodynamics (THD)
Thursdays, 08 - 12 (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: Main auditorium
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Graßmann
Physics (PHY)
Fridays, 08 - 10 am (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: B212
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Göttert
Mathematics 1 (MAT1)
Fridays, 08 - 12 (29.09.2025 - 16.01.2026)
Room: B111
Lecturer: Mr Prof. Vossen
Mönchengladbach campus - Start of lectures: 29/09/2025
Dear prospective students,
You can find the open lectures of the Faculty of Food and Nutrition Sciences in our course catalogueunder the following path:
Offers for prospective students and FAUST students (selection of lectures from the nutrition and food sciences, e.g.):
We would also be happy to organise an individual taster day with you. Please get in touch with Mrs Lara Sibum.
Mönchengladbach campus
Start of weekly lectures: 06.10.2025
Dear prospective students,
You can find the open lectures (incl. dates and room numbers) of the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences in our course catalogueunder the following path:
Open lectures (selection of lectures from the Social Work, Childhood Education and Cultural Education degree programmes, for example):
Social Work:
Early Childhood Education
Cultural education
We would also be happy to organise an individual taster day with you. Please get in touch with Mrs Bernie Dann.
Mönchengladbach campus - Start of lectures: 29.09.2025
Welcome to FB07!
Dear prospective students!
Below you will find our range of open lectures, which we would like to welcome you to in order to familiarise you with everyday study life at our faculty.
You are welcome to attend the lectures listed below free of charge.
If you register your visit, we will send you all important information in advance, such as a campus map.We will also inform you by e-mail at short notice if the lecture is cancelled.
Please send your registration, stating your surname, e-mail address, choice of taster lectures and the desired date, to: studinfo-07(at)hsnr.de
For further information and questions please do not hesitate to contact us:
Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology (FB 07)
Francesca Corradi
Webschulstraße 31 | Room G E19 | 41065 Mönchengladbach
Mail: studinfo-07@hs-niederrhein.de
Phone: 02161 - 186 6020
All lectures can be found in the course catalogue.
path (see link):
Open lectures (selection of lectures on the following degree programmes):
The next Feriencampus will take place during the Easter holidays from 30 March. - 10 April 2026.
The workshops are aimed at pupils from Year 7 to senior school (exceptions to the minimum age are noted in the corresponding workshops).
If you have any questions, please contact: feriencampus[at]hs-niederrhein.de
Dates and offers will follow.
Long Evening of Student Advice: Open, uncomplicated, personal - answers about studies
Are you about to finish school and still have no idea what you want to study?
Or do you have questions about applications, registration, financing or simply how everything actually works with studies?
Then the Long Evening of Student Advice is the right place for you! In cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Science (MKW), the Central Student Advice Centres of all NRW universities are inviting you to exchange ideas at the same time, including at The Hochschule Niederrhein, of course!
Mönchengladbach campus
What you can expect:
Employment Agency - with further perspectives & individual counselling
Who is the programme for?
People who want to study, whether they've made up their mind recently or have been thinking about it for a while
Whether you have specific questions or just want to take a look, the Long Evening of Student Advice offers space for honest discussions, helpful information and personal impulses.
Low-threshold, personal and at eye level.
The "Study Orientation Weeks" are a joint initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Science, the Ministry of Schools and Education, the Regional Directorate of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, the Federal Employment Agency and the NRW universities. The "Study Orientation Weeks 2026 " will take place from 12.01. - 09.02.2026 .
You can expect, among other things:
Counselling in the evening: for a relaxed atmosphere - open, without registration and for anyone who still has questions in the afternoon
Further information and registration can be found in the calendar of events
Looking for the right counseling center? Our counseling navigator will help you find it.
