About the University

PFH Private University of Applied Sciences (German: PFH Private Hochschule Göttingen) is a private, state-accredited university since 1995, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It operates from several campuses, including those in Göttingen and Stade, and also has distance-learning options. It specializes in practice-oriented, practice-related education, with close ties to local and international business enterprises. Entrepreneurial thinking in students is given high priority at PFH, preparing the graduates to tackle practical problems in technology, business, and innovation.

Campus & Location

The Hansecampus Stade belongs to the campus network of PFH and is located in proximity to main technology and research sites in the Hamburg metropolitan area. The address is Airbus-Straße 6, 21684 Stade. Stade is in proximity to the Stade Technology Center, CFK Nord, Composite Technology Center (CTC), and an Airbus Aerostructures facility.

The campus itself also has approximately 3,000 m² of area consisting of a new lecture theatre (accommodating up to 140 students), several seminar rooms, highly equipped laboratories, offices and meeting rooms, and its own canteen. This provides a satisfactory mix of facilities for experiential learning.

Stade is an ancient Hanseatic town of a thousand years with picturesque old quarters and timber-framed houses, offering an extremely high quality of life. It provides laid-back living as well as convenient proximity to large-city amenities and benefits from the quiet nature of a small town combined with proximity to Hamburg.

What Makes PFH Different

Strong Industry & Research Linkages

The Stade campus is embedded in a high-tech region. It is close to research institutes (e.g. CFK Nord, Fraunhofer), and relevant industries (Airbus, composite materials firms, etc). This provides genuine scope for students for collaboration, internships, research-based projects.

Practice-oriented Education: Small student-to-teacher ratios, experimental lab work, project-based learning in close cooperation with industry partners, and application-centered teaching are central elements of PFH's educational strategy. Students acquire technical as well as managerial skills.

English-taught Master’s Programs: Many of the Masters programmes, especially in engineering and technology areas, are offered fully in English. This renders the campus appealing to international students.

Technology and Innovation Focus Areas: Central areas are Lightweight Engineering & Composites, Digitalization & Automation, Industrial Engineering, and New Mobility / Micromobility. These are fields in high growth, especially given nearby research and industry infrastructure.

Programs & Academic Focus

At the Stade campus, PFH offers several Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees, such as

Lightweight Engineering & Composites

Digitalization & Automation

Industrial Engineering

New Mobility – Micromobility

These courses emphasize integrating technical engineering with digital, managerial, and sustainability mindsets. Practical laboratory work, case studies, research exposure, and regular industry interactions are integrated into the curriculum.

Tuition fees for those Master’s programmes are around €5,400 per semester for many, plus some one-time fees for administration/enrolment & examination.

Living & Studying in Stade

Studying at Stade offers a unique mix: the charm of a small historic town with close ties to high technology and innovation. The living expenses are relatively lower compared to big German metropolis-centers. The campus is fairly small, so the commute times are short, and the lifestyle is less stressful than in big cities but also less than an hour's distance from Hamburg.

Student support includes help from the International Office (visa, arrival, accommodation etc.). PFH also offers options for German language training alongside the English programs.

PFH Hansecampus Stade is a great option for students looking for higher technical education in engineering & technology, particularly in areas such as composites, automation, and mobility. With state-of-the-art facilities, close industry connections, Master's taught in English, and the quality of living in Stade, it provides a strong environment for learning and innovation. If your objective is to develop practical skills, work near research centres, and network with industry in innovative sectors, PFH Stade fulfils it.