No. 1,717 in German
fachhochschule
A "Fachhochschule" is a university of applied sciences focusing on practical and professional education.
In a sentence
Meine Schwester studiert Maschinenbau an der Fachhochschule.
My sister studies mechanical engineering at the university of applied sciences.
In this sentence, 'fachhochschule' refers to an educational institution focused on practical and vocational studies, emphasizing skill development.
Die Fachhochschule bietet praxisorientierte Studiengänge an.
The university of applied sciences offers practice-oriented study programs.
Here, 'fachhochschule' is used to describe the type of institution known for practice-oriented and specialized educational programs.
Nach ihrem Abschluss an der Fachhochschule begann sie bei einem renommierten Unternehmen zu arbeiten.
After graduating from the university of applied sciences, she started working at a prestigious company.
In this instance, 'fachhochschule' denotes the institution where the subject completed her practical and career-focused education before seeking employment.
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