Founded in 1994 and run by the Free State of Bavaria, Hof University is a student-centered and innovative university focusing on the career perspectives of all our students. There are around 4,000 students studying in Hof with more than 20 % international students from more than 60 nations. Practice-orientation, internationalization (focusing on India) and the intelligent use of resources are at the heart of teaching and research at Hof University, which currently offers more than 30 bachelor and master degree programs in Business, Computer Science and Engineering. Our campus in Münchberg offers a unique education in Germany because of the relationship between the economy and the Textile and Design programs. Companies of upper Franconia also benefit from the centers of excellence and institutes at the University. The three research institutes concentrate on information systems, materials science and water and energy management. Our Graduate School offers full-time further education degree programs. The Bavarian-Indian Centre for Business and University Cooperation, which is affiliated to the University, boosts cooperation between Bavaria and India.