Merseburg University of Applied Sciences

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University of Merseburg
Hochschule Merseburg - University of Applied Sciences
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TypePublic
EstablishedApril 1, 1992
Chancellor Dr. jur. Bernd Janson
Rector Prof. Dr.-Ing. Joerg Kirbs
Academic staff
294
Students3354 (2007)
Location,
51°20′41″N11°58′41″E / 51.3446°N 11.9780°E / 51.3446; 11.9780
CampusSuburban
Website hs-merseburg.de

The Merseburg University of Applied Sciences (German : Hochschule Merseburg - University of Applied Sciences) is an institution of higher education (a vocational university) located in the town of Merseburg, Germany. It was established on April 1, 1992. Its precursor was the Technische Hochschule Leuna-Merseburg (de).

The main building at the campus Hauptgebaude der Hochschule Merseburg.jpg
The main building at the campus

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