What is the German translation for 'University of Applied Sciences'?

• A. Berufsausbildung
• B. Berufsfachschule, Fachoberschule
• C. (Fach)hochschule
• D. Einrichtungen / Bereiche

Answer: (C)

In German, the term for a higher-education institution that emphasizes practical, applied study is (Fach)hochschule, commonly shortened to Fachhochschule. This matches “University of Applied Sciences” because it denotes a university-level institution focused on applied, industry-relevant programs rather than pure theoretical research. The form with parentheses shows the alternative phrasing you might hear: Fachhochschule or Hochhochschule with Fach, both used in everyday language and official contexts. The other options refer to different things: Berufsausbildung is vocational training, not a university; Berufsfachschule and Fachoberschule are types of secondary or vocational schools; Einrichtungen/Bereiche are generic terms for facilities or departments. So the best translation is (Fach)hochschule.