Universities of Applied Sciences Hanover was founded in 197 1, with more than 9,600 students (winter semester data of 20 14/ 15). It is a national university and the second university in Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony.

The school has many school sites and offers various subjects. There are about 620 faculty members (data 20 12/ 13), half of whom are engaged in scientific research. According to international university standards, the graduation system has been implemented since the winter semester of 2005/2006, which is divided into bachelor's and master's majors.

At present, Sino-German College of Zhejiang University of Science and Technology has a cooperation and exchange program with this school (2+3, that is, studying in China for 2 years and studying in Germany for 3 years). Exchange programs include mechanical specialty, computer specialty and electrical specialty.