•  Home -
  •  Calendar -
  •  Links -
  •  Contact -
  •  Imprint -
  •  Sitemap
  • About IFHE
  • Membership
  • Regions
  • Publications
  • United Nations
  • 20th IYF 2014
  • Members

Region of Europe - Universities and Colleges


Introduction:

This is the beginning of a compilation of important institutions for Home Economics Education in Europe. At the same time it is the attempt to demonstrate the different education levels which are existent in Europe. This list is not exhaustive. For special information about the Systems of Home Economics Education please have a look under Home Economics - System of Home Economics Education here.

| European Courses | Austria | Denmark | Estonia | Finland | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Iceland | Ireland | Northern Ireland | Latvia | Malta | Netherlands | Norway | Poland | Slovenia | Sweden | Switzerland | Turkey | United Kingdom |

Home Economics usually get an interdisciplinary training. Combining scientific-technical with social-economical subjects makes the study of Home Economics many-sided and varied. Students gain the skills to view a problem in its entirety. This is a very important issue in everyday working-life. Home Economics are qualified to take on management tasks in middle and higther levels.

If you want to contribute an institution for Home Economics Education in a specific country, please submit the information to the IFHE webmaster at office@ifhe.org

European Courses

Courses/Programmes
European Master in Consumer Affairs (EMCA) - Market, Business, Law and Policies

For download a information poster regarding the new EMCA Programme please click here

If you want to contribute Courses/Programmes relevant for Home Economics Education cross-national in the European Region, please submit at office@ifhe.org

Austria

Universities & Colleges
Department of Nutritional Sciences of the University of Vienna - Teacher in the Field of Household and Nutrition

Denmark

Universities & Colleges Contact person
Aarhus dag og aftenseminarium Kirsten Asschenfeldt - Chair of Home Economics Teacher Education
University College Sealand - Ankerhus Seminarium - College of Nutrition and Health Ulla Koch - Head
Via University College - University College Jutland School of Nutrition and Health
Suhr´s College of Nutrition and Health Anna Lise Strojer
The Danish University of Education - Department of Curriculum Research Ass. Prof. Jette Benn

Estonia

Universities & Colleges Contact person
Kohtla-Järve kutsekool  
Narva Kutseoppekeskus - Narva Vocational Training Centre Ago Silde - Headmaster
Olustveren palvelu - ja maatalouskoulu - College in Olustvere  
Pärnumaa Kutsehariduskeskus  
Pöltsamaa Kodu - ja Pollutöökool - College in Poltsamaa Anu Seppi
Taebla Kutsekeskool Leelo Alasi - Director
Türi Tehnika - ja Maamajanduskool  
Vana-Antslan ammattikoulu - College in Vana-Antsla  
Eesti Maaülokool - Estonian University of Life Sciences  
Tallinna Ülikool - Tallinn University - Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences - Department of Natural Sciences Kristi Paas - Home Economics Teacher


Finland

Universities & Colleges Contact person
University of Helsinki - Department of Economics and Management/Consumer Economics Prof. Visa Heinonen
University of Helsinki - Faculty of Behavioural Sciences - Department of Home Economics and Craft Science Prof. Kaija Turkki
Laurea Polytechnic - Espoo Institute Päivi Mantere - Senior Lecturer - Service Production and Management
University of Joensuu - Faculty of Education - Savonlinna Department of Education Prof. Anna-Liisa Rauma - Professor in Home Economics
Åbo Akademi University -
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences  
Humak University of Applied Sciences  

Germany

1. Universities - Universitäten Contact person
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn - Landwirtschaftliche Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften Andreas Reusch - Studienberatung, Studienangelegenheiten
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universit Bonn - Faculty of Agriculture Andreas Reusch - Course Guidance and Course Affairs
Justus-Liebig Universität Gießen - Fachbereich Agrarwissenschaften, Ökotrophologie und Umweltmanagement Prof. Dr. Ingrid-Ute Leonhäuser - Studienfachberaterin Bachelor of Science, Life Sciences (Agrarwissenschaften, Ökotrophologie und Umweltmanagement)
Justus-Liebig Universität Gießen - Faculty Agricultural Sciences, Nutrition Sciences and Home Economics and Environmental Management Prof. Dr. Ingrid-Ute Leonhäuser - Study Advisor Bachelor of Science, Life Sciences
Universität Hohenheim - Fakultät Wirtschafts- und Sozialwissenschaften - Haushalts- und Konsumökonomik Zentrale Studienberatung
University of Hohenheim - Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences - Institute of Household and Consumer Sciences Central Course Guidance
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel - Fakultät Agrar- und Ernährungswissenschaften - Ernährungswissenschaften und Haushalts- und Ernährungsökonomik U. Koch - Fakultätsgeschäftsführerin - Studienberatung
Christian-Albrechts-University Kiel - Faculty of Agricultural and Nutritional Science - Nutritional Science and Household and Nutrinional Economy U. Koch - Managing Director of Faculty - Course Guidance
2. Universities of Applied Sciences - Fachhochschulen Contact person
University of Applied Sciences Fulda - Department of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Studies - Course of Study BSc Oecotrophologie M.A. Dipl. oec. troph. Helga Keil - Studienfachberaterin Bachelor of Science Nutritional, Food and Consumer Sciences (Oecotrophologie)
University of Applied Sciences Fulda - Department of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Studies - Course of Study International Food Business and Consumer Studies (IFBC) M.A., Dipl. oec. troph. Helga Keil - Studiengangskoordination MSc IFBC Fachhochschule Fulda - Study Coordinator MSc IFBC University of Applied Sciences Fulda and Hans Hemann - Studiengangskoordination MSc IFBC Universität Kassel - Study Coordinator MSc IFBC University of Kassel
University of Applied Sciences Fulda - Department of Nutritional, Food and Consumer Studies - Course of Study Public Health Nutrition (PHN) Dipl. oec. troph. Annika Wessendorf - Studiengangskoordination MSc PHN Fachhochschule Fulda - Study Coordinator MSc University of Applied Sciences Fulda
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg - Fakultät Life Sciences - Studiengang Ökotrophologie Prof. Ulrike Arens-Azevedo
University of Applied Sciences Hamburg - Faculty of Life Sciences - Department of Nutrition and Home Economics Prof. Ulrike Arens-Azevedo
Fachhochschule Münster - Fachbereich Oekotrophologie Dipl. oecotroph. Gabriele Welsch-Wacker - Beratung für Studieninteressierte, Auskunft in Studienangelegenheiten und zu Praktikumsangelegenheiten
University of Applied Sciences Münster - Faculty of Oecotrophology (Home Economics and Nutrition Science) Dipl. oecotroph. Gabriele Welsch-Wacker  - Practice and Study Advisor
Hochschule Niederrhein - Fachbereich Oecotrophologie Dekanat Oecotrophologie
Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences - Department of Nutrition and Home Economics Dekanat Oecotrophologie - Deanery of Nutrition and Home Economics
Hochschule Osnabrück - Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften und Landschaftsarchitektur - Studiengang Ökotrophologie Prof. Dr. Stephan A. Kolfhaus - Studienberatung und Professur für Verbraucherpolitik und Beratungsmethodik
University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück - Faculty of Agricultural Science and Landscape Architecture - Course of Study Home Economics and Nutritional Science Prof. Dr. Stephan A. Kolfhaus - Course Guidance and Professor for Consumer Politics and Consulting Methodology
Hochschule Anhalt (FH) Bernburg - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft - Fachbereich Landwirtschaft, Ökoptrophologie und Landschaftsentwicklung Prof. Dr. Margot Steinel - Studienfachberaterin
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences Bernburg - Department of Agriculture, Ecotrophology and Landscape Development Prof. Dr. Margot Steinel - Study Advisor
Hochschule Weihenstephan - Abteilung Triesdorf - Fachbereich Landwirtschaft - Studiengang Ernährung und Versorgungsmanagement Gerald Preibisch - Dekan des Studienganges
University of Applied Sciences - Location Triesdorf - Faculty of Agriculture - Course of Study Nutrition and Accomodation Management Gerald Preibisch - Dean of the Course of Study
3. Universities of Education - Pädagogische Hochschulen Contact person
Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg - Institut für Technik, Haushalt und Textil/Abteilung Haushalt und Textil Prof Dr. habil. Udo Ritterbach - Professur für Haushalt
University of Education Freiburg - Available Information in English Prof Dr. habil. Udo Ritterbach - Professorship for Household
Information Flyer in English  
Pädagogische Hochschule Schwäbisch Gmünd Prof. Dr. Petra Lührmann - Abteilungsleiterin, Fach: Haushalt/Textil und Gesundheitsförderung und
Akademische Oberrätin Barbara Dittrich - Studienberaterin
University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd Prof. Dr. Petra Lührmann - Department Head, Subject: Household/Textiles and Health Promotion and
Akademische Oberrätin Barbara Dittrich - Course Guidance
Pädagogische Hochschule Weingarten - Fach Haushalt und Textil Prof. Dr. Ruth Steinmetz - Fach Haushalt und Textil und
Akademisches Auslandsamt/International Office: Christa Lefrang
University of Education Weingarten Prof. Dr. Ruth Steinmetz - Subject: Household and Textiles and
Akademisches Auslandsamt/International Office: Christa Lefrang
TUM School of Education - Technische Universität München, Zentralinstitut für Lehrerbildung und Lehrerfortbildung - Fachrichtung Ernährungs- und Hauswirtschaftswissenschaft Dipl. Kult. Katja Hensel - ZLL-Studienbüro, Studienberatung
4. Online Courses
Hochschule (University of Applied Sciences) für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg

Greece

Universities & Colleges Contact person
Harokopio University of Athens - Department of Home Economics and Ecology Constantia Barda - Information Office
Technological Educational Institution of Thessaloniki (TEI) - Faculty of Food Technology and Nutrition - Nutrition Department  

Hungary

Universities & Colleges Contact person
Szent Istvan University Gödöllö - Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences Dr. Laszlo Vasa - Institute of Agricultural and Regional Economics

Iceland

Universities & Colleges Contact person
University of Iceland - School of Education Brynhildur Briem - Ass. Prof. in Nutrition and Food Service

Ireland

Universities & Colleges Contact person
St. Angela`s College Mary Magee - Head of Home Economics

Northern Ireland

Universities & Colleges Contact person
University of Ulster - School of Education  

Latvia

Universities & Colleges Contact person
Latvia University of Agriculture - Institute of Education and Home Economics Vija Dislere - Teacher of Home Economics and Houehold for General and Secundary Education

Malta

Universities & Colleges Contact person
University of Malta - Faculty of Education Suzanne Piscopo - Assistant Lecturer
University of Malta - G. F. Abela Junior College Carmen Grech - Tutor

Netherlands

Universities & Colleges Contact person
Wageningen University and Research Center - Consumer Technology and Product Use - Department of Household and Consumer Studies Dr. Gerda Casimir

Norway

Universities & Colleges Contact person
University of Agder Kari-Mette Jomaas
Akershus University College Kari Sundsbö Möllen
Bergen University College Britt Wilhelmsen
Bodoe University International Office
Finnmark University College  
Hedmark University College  
  • Oslo University College
  •  
    Ostfold University College Mette Wagsas
    Sor - Trondelag University College - Faculty of Teacher and Interpreter Education International Coordinator
    University of Stavanger  
    Telemark University College Bjorg Harman
    University of Tromso Department of Academic Affairs - International Office
    Vestfold University College (VUC) Inger-Lise F. Jensen
    Volda University College - Faculty of Humanities and Education Heidi Brunstad or Erik Fooladi

    Poland

    Universities & Colleges Contact person
    Warsaw University of Life Sciences - Faculty of Nutrition and Consumer Sciences Dean's Office

    Slovenia

    Universities & Colleges Contact person
    University of Ljubljana - Faculty of Education - Department of Chemistry, Biology and Home Economics Prof. Dr. Verena Koch or Stojan Kostanjevec

    Sweden

    1. Universities: Contact person
    University of Gothenburg - Department of Home Economics Solveig Bjorcke - Head of Department
    Umea University - Institutionen für kostvetenskap Charlotte Nygren
    Uppsala University - Department of Home Economics Helen Göranzon
    2. Online Courses:
    Umea University

    Switzerland

    Universities & Colleges Contact person
    Zurich University of Applied Sciences Wädenswil - School of Life Sciences and Facility Management Vreni Staub

    Turkey

    Universities & Colleges Contact person
    Ankara University - School of Home Economics Assoc. Prof. Sengul Hablemitoglu Ph.D.
    Hacettepe University - School of Home Economics  
    Gazi University - Department of Home Management and Nutrition  

    United Kingdom

    1. Universities and Colleges: Contact person
    Aberdeen College  
    University College Birmingham - College of Food, Tourism & Creative Studies - Faculty of Hospitality Management Mandy Lloyd - Food Management Programmes Manager
    Cardonald College Glasgow  
    Dundee College  
    Fife College - Adam Smith College  
    Liverpool John Moores University - School of Eucation & Community Studies Margaret B. Jepson
    London Metropolitan University  
    London Metropolitan University - Faculty of Life Sciences (FoLS)  
    The Robert Gordon University - Aberdeen  
    UHI Millenium Institute Inverness  
    University of Abertay Dundee - School of Contemporary Sciences Anne Colquhoun - Programme Tutor Food and Consumer Sciences
    University of Ulster - School of Education  
    University of the West of Scotland  
    2. Online Courses:
    Liverpool John Moores University
    The Robert Gordon University
    3. Housekeeping Training Courses
    For more information please click here

    If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in the Region of Europe, please submit at office@ifhe.org

    To top