Sustainable Textiles (M.Eng.

Career
Why perspectives Hof University /
Sustainable and Campus
textiles? employment Muenchberg

Curriculum and Application and Voices from our

study courses admission students

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Sustainable Textiles (M.Eng.)

Career
Why perspectives Hof University /
Sustainable and Campus
textiles? employment Muenchberg

Curriculum and Application and Voices from our

study courses admission students

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 The three P’s of sustainable business

 Clean water
 Clean energy
 Climate protection
 Protecting of oceans,
forests and animals Planet
(Environmental)
 No poverty
 Food safety and health
 High quality education
 Equality between women
and men
Sustainability

 Investment in sustainable
business Profit People
 Strengthen industry, (Economical) (Social)
innovation and
infrastructure
 Sustainable consumption
 Global partnership

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Why Sustainable textiles?

 “Sustainability in the textile industry as well as in other

industries is the job of engineers and designers developing a
product under these premises with qualities that match its use.
(…).”

2019: Anton Schumann, Lorenz Wied, and Marcus Krahl 4

Sustainability and Digitalization in the Global Textile Value Chain
 Why Sustainable textiles? Focus on chemistry

How to save water & energy in How to use renewable materials

bleaching and dyeing of fibres? and recycle them?

How to achieve sustainable How to manage legal restrictions

functionalisation? of chemicals in textiles?
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Sustainable textiles, because…

 ….you already earned a Bachelor in textile engineering and you

want to gain deeper knowledge to understand the global challenge of
textile industry.
 because you are interested in responsible production &
environmental protection, in legal regulation and labour rights.
 because you want to acquire the skills needed to create (more)
sustainable processes in textile chemistry; optimized production
processes and conduct research on innovative fibres and finishing’s.
 because you are keen to study in an international environment and
develop your intercultural competence
 because with a Masters degree in Sustainable textiles you will have
excellent career opportunities, both in Germany and world-wide.

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 Our team

Prof. Dr. Anett Matthäi Prof. Dr. Michael Rauch Ms. Carolin Huttner Ms. Kathrin Schötz Ms. Janine Vogel
(Head of Board of (Program Head and International Office/ Student Affairs Office Student Affairs Office
Examiners) Academic Advisor) Welcome Center Student Enrollment

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Sustainable Textiles (M.Eng.)

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Career perspectives and employment

 With a Master’s degree in Sustainable

Textiles, you are qualified for a variety of
interesting positions in the global textile
value chain, such as:
 Research & development (R&D) in the
textile chemistry industry
 Project manager or leading position in
research and sustainability teams in
textile industry (brand, retail,
manufacturing, production)
 Leading position in institutions/
organizations (Governmental or non-
Governmental)
 Cooperative PhD
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Sustainable Textiles (M.Eng.)

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Our University and Campus

 Hof and Münchberg are not only university

locations but also important centers for
textile and material research. Our faculties
textile engineering and textile design work
together closely.
 The textile and material research is
concentrated in the Institute for Materials
Science (ifm) and the Fraunhofer-
Application Center for Textile Fiber
Ceramics.
 Institute for Materials Science
 Fraunhofer-Application Center for
Textile Fiber Ceramics
 Further Research Institutes
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Sustainable Textiles (M.Eng.)

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Curriculum and credits Sustainable textiles (M.Eng.)
Semester 1 & 2: Lectures and practical lab work (60 ECTS)
Textile Technology & Chemistry Sustainability and Renewable Products
 Advanced Textile Production  Circular Economy, Certificates and Eco
 Advanced Textile Chemistry Labels
 Effect and Process Auxiliaries  Sustainable Functionalization and
Surface Modification of Textiles
 Resource Efficient Application
Technologies  Renewable Products for the Textile
Industry
Electives
Management/ International Law
 Project Simulation
 Legal Framework and Digitalization of the
 Sustainable Products for Medical or Textile Value Chain
Hygienic End-Use
 Sustainable Project Management
 Simulation and Optimization

Semester 3: Master thesis and internship (30 ECTS)

You will conduct practical research during an internship in a company or at the University.
Your Master's thesis is written during the internship.
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Admission criteria (academic)

 You obtained your first degree in textile engineering or natural

sciences from a recognized university with at least 210 credits
according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and
a final grade of 2.5 (good) or belonging to the 30 % of best
graduates of your year at least.
 Applicants with less than 210 credits (ECTS) will be
accepted but have to gain the missing credits by attending
appropriate modules at Hof University. You should calculate
a fourth (extra) semester.
 You achieved sufficient knowledge in textile technology (at
least 60 credits or their equivalent) and textile chemistry (at
least 20 credits or their equivalent) during your first degree
study.

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Admission criteria (language)

 Certificate/ declaration of English language proficiency

 TOEFL with a minimum score of 90 or
 IELTS 6.5 or above
 first degree study conducted in English language
or other equivalent language certificate from a recognized
institution, not older than three years
 Certificate/ Declaration of basic German language skills for
applicants from abroad
 Certificate for minimum level A1 according to the Common
European Framework for Languages (CEFR)

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Application process

 Remember the application periods for

 winter semester: from April 15 to May 31
 summer semester: from November 05 to November 30
 All applications must be submitted online via our online
application portal Primuss (www.hof-university.de/bewerbung)
 If you did not acquired your university entrance certificate within
Germany, uni-assist must assess the certificate. We advise
you to send your documents to uni-assist at least 4 weeks
before the application deadline at Hof University.
 The admission committee validates and decides about the final
admission. You will receive your Admission Letter approx. 4
weeks after the application deadline.

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Next steps after admission

 You should carefully read the admission letter and start to

arrange your study time in Muenchberg, such as e.g.
 scheduling an appointment at the consulate for VISA
application
 sending a request to our Housing Office (housing@hof-
university.de) for finding an accommodation.
 Two weeks before the start of your studies, we offer an
intensive Orientation Period for all new international students.
Participation in the orientation week is strongly recommended.
 If you have any questions concerning the application process,
please contact our international office at welcome@hof-
university.de.

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Fast facts
Degree awarded Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)
Language of instruction Fully taught in English language
Duration 3 semesters (including Master thesis)
April 15 - May 31 (winter semester)
Application deadlines
November 05 - November 30 (summer semester)
October 1 - March 14 (winter semester)
Academic semester
March 15 - September 30 (summer semester)
• Bachelor degree within an relevant field of study
(e.g. textile engineering)
• 210 ECTS (credit points)
Application conditions
• University entrance certificate from abroad must
be assessed by uni-assist before applying at Hof
University (Primuss)
Fees 100 € administration fee, no tuition fee
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Sustainable Textiles (M.Eng.)

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"Sustainable Textiles is a very young
and new concept.”
“The program Master’s in Sustainable Textiles is very well planned and gives
students exposure to recent developments taking place in the area of
sustainability and textile technology. It also teaches to build more eco-friendly
ideas and focuses on social responsibilities required in today’s textile
industries. The professors are highly professional and make the sessions
interactive and entertaining.
The city of Hof is located in Bavaria which is the largest state in Germany and full of opportunities and hopes.
Hof has a very good scenic beauty and joyous environment. Many people speak English in Germany but
German language plays a vital role in day to day activities. Hof University has incorporated German language
courses for international students which helps to develop language skills. I am happy that despite of corona
situation I could successfully complete my German language by having online classes and scored very well in
the exams.
Beside regular studies we can enjoy plenty of leisure activities around the town and within the University
campus. I enjoyed my summer vacation by doing a part-time work, visiting the beautiful city of Nuremberg and
swimming pools around Hof and Münchberg. I also met many international students and got a chance to make
friends from different culture and countries.
Even in the tough times of Corona pandemic the staff of Hof university was standing strong to support their
students. Cooperation from international team and welcome team was very excellent. Moreover, we were able to
attend our online classes without any difficulties. I would like to recommend to upcoming students that studying
at Hof University will not only help them to develop as good students in their academics but it will also help you
to shape yourself professionally and get blended in the professional environment.“
Ankit Dere
M.Eng. Sustainable Textiles student from India
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See you soon in Muenchberg!

Hochschule Hof Prof. Dr. Michael Rauch Prof. Dr. Anett Matthäi
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