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C 1.3-2 Development of rural areas through higher education institutions: the case of Deggendorf
   
Name C 1.3-2 Development of rural areas through higher education institutions: the case of Deggendorf
Description Authors: Wolfgang Dorner, Thomas Bartscher, Reinhard Höpfl

The economic development of the Deggendorf region and the University of Applied Sciences Deggendorf are good examples of how political decisions and university strategy can contribute to regional development. Established in 1994 in a rural region in south-eastern Germany, the university has focused its activities on regional demands and trends. Study programmes, research labs and further education are focused on established regional industries as well as growing sectors. As part of the Bologna process, in 2002 the university started to reorganise its established Diploma study programmes and to introduce bachelor and master programmes. This process was finished in 2007 and led to much more focused education of engineers and managers. Further education was particularly identified as an important segment and is now covered by a dedicated institute with specialised master and certificate programmes. To better address the regional industries, a concept for a regional development agency was developed and established in cooperation with the District Deggendorf and the cities in the region. All these efforts have contributed to regional economic development. This can be measured on the basis of the number of spin-offs from the university, but also the number of newly settled businesses in high-tech and service industries which refer to the university and its services as a main reason for their location decision.

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