This page offers a variety of basic information about the Offenbach University of Art and Design (HFG) and links to the external websites of the respective institutions.

The Offenbach University of Art and Design was founded in 1832 as a craftsman school. The HFG Offenbach is a public institution since 1970. Its focus lies on visual communication and product design. Currently, it has ca 600 students.

Related links:

• Official homepage Offenbach University of Art and Design

The University of Art and Design provides student exchange programmes with partner institutions in many parts of the world. Students may gather experiences abroad by means of exchange semester of internships. The International Office is responsible for foreign students and the university's international partnerships.

Related link:

• International Office

The student service of the University of Art and Design is the contact point for prospective and enrolled students. It helps solving all questions related to studying in Offenbach am Main.
   
Related link:

• Student service and portfolio advice - HFG Offenbach

A faculty ("Fakultät") is a division within the university that contains one or several study subjects.

The list below contains links to the faculties of the Offenbach University of Art and Design.
   
Faculties:

• Visuelle Kommunikation (visual communications)
  
• Produktgestaltung (product design)
  

The HFG Offenbach is based in Offenbach am Main.

Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach am Main
Schlossstraße 31
63065 Offenbach am Main

Tel: +49 (0)69-80059-0

Related link:

• Directions

The cafeteria of the University of Art and Design offers a varying and diverse range of dishes.

Related link:

• Cafeteria - University of Art and Design

• Current cafeteria menu - University of Art and Design
  

The "Studentenwerk Frankfurt am Main" supports students in all issues related to their studies. It offers services for financial matters, social life, accommodation, culture, and food services.

Related link:

• Homepage Studentenwerk Frankfurt am Main

The student represenatives are defending the interests of students on the university level. They are the voice of the students in talks with the university administration or the public. In addition to political and social issues the representation deals with cultural matters.

The student representation in Offenbach am Main is the "Allgemeine Studierendenausschuss" (AStA).

Related link:

• AStA

The library of the university offers literature and research advice.

Related link:

• Library and media library

Within the university the IT service is the first contact for questions about data processing and electronic communication. At the HFG Offenbach it is offered by the "Hausverwaltung & dem technischen Dienst". Contact person for IT matters is Mr Manfred Kappel.

Manfred Kappel
Hausverwaltung und technischer Dienst
Tel: 069.800 59-130
Fax: 069.800 59-109
E-Mail: [email protected]

Info:
Room: 21
Monday-Thursday 7 am - 3.30 pm
Friday 7 am - 1 pm

The "AStA" of the HFG Offenbach has its own football team which comes together once a week. They also try to expand the sport programme at the HFG.

Related link:

• AStA sport division