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 | 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.
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European Courses
| Courses/Programmes |
|---|
| European Master in Consumer Affairs (EMCA) - Market, Business, Law and Policies |
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If you want to contribute Courses/Programmes relevant for Home Economics Education cross-national in the European Region, please submit at office@
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Austria
| Universities & Colleges |
|---|
| Institute of Nutritional Sciences of the University of Vienna - Teacher in the Field of Household and Nutrition |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Austria, please submit at office@
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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 |
| Jysk CVU - Jysk Center for Videregaende Uddannelse - now 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 |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Denmark, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
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 |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Estonia, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Finland
| Universities & Colleges | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Kuluttajaekonomian Yksikko Laitos Helsingin Yliopisto | Prof. Visa Heinonen |
| University of Helsinki - Department of Economics and Management/Consumer Economics | Prof. Visa Heinonen |
| Kotitalous - ja käsityötieteiden laitos - Käyttäytymisrtieteellinen tiedekunta | Prof. Kaija Turkki |
| 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 |
| Joensuu Yliopisto - Savonlinnan Opettajankoulutuslaitos | Prof. Anna-Liisa Rauma - Professor in Home Economics |
| University of Joensuu - Faculty of Education - Savonlinna Department of Education | Prof. Anna-Liisa Rauma - Professor in Home Economics |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Finland, please submit at office@
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Germany
| 1. Universities - Universitäten | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn - Landwirtschaftliche Fakultät für Agrarwissenschaften, Vermessungswesen, Ernährungs- und Haushaltswissenschaften und Lebensmittelwissenschaften | Dr. Thorsten Kraska - Studienangelegenheiten: Studienberatung, Praktikantenamt |
| Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University Bonn - Agricultural Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Surveying and Mapping, Nutrition and Household Sciences and Food Sciences | Dr. Thorsten Kraska - Course Guidance and Office of Student Apprentice |
| 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 - Fakuktätsgeschäftsführerin - 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 |
|---|---|
| Fachhochchule Fulda - Fachbereich Ökotrophologie - Haushalt- und Ernährungswissenschaft (auslaufend) | M.A., Dipl. oec. troph. Helga Keil - Praxisreferentin, Studienberaterin |
| University of Applied Sciences Fulda - Department of Household Management - Nutrition and Food Quality (to be discontinued) | M.A., Dipl. oec. troph. Helga Keil - Practice and Study Advisor |
| 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 - Department of Home Economics and Nutrition | 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 |
| Fachhochschule 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, Nutrition Sciences and Home Economics and Landscaping | Prof. Dr. Margot Steinel - Study Advisor |
| Fachhochschule 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 |
| ZLL (TUM School of Education - in Gründung) - 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 |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Germany, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
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 - Department of Nutrition and Dietetics |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Greece, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Hungary
| Universities & Colleges | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Szent Istvan University Gödöllö - Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences | Dr. Laszlo Vasa - Institute of Agricultural and Regional Economics |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Hungary, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Iceland
| Universities & Colleges | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Iceland University of Education | Brynhildur Briem - Ass. Prof. in Nutrition and Food Service |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Iceland, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Ireland
| Universities & Colleges | Contact person |
|---|---|
| St. Angela`s College | Mary Magee - Head of Home Economics |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Ireland, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
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 |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Latvia, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
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 |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Malta, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Netherlands
| Universities & Colleges | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Wageningen University and Research Center - Consumer Technology and Product Use - Department of Household and Consumer Studies | Dr. Gerda Casimir |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Netherlands, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Norway
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Norway, please submit at office@
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Poland
| Universities & Colleges | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Warsaw University of Life Sciences - Faculty of Nutrition and Consumer Sciences | Dean's Office |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Poland, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
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 |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Slovenia, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Sweden
| 1. Universities: | Contact person |
|---|---|
| University of Göteborg - Department of Home Economics | Solveig Bjorcke - Head of Department |
| University of Umea - Institutionen für kostvetenskap | Charlotte Nygren |
| University of Uppsala - Department of Home Economics | Helen Göranzon |
| 2. Online Courses: |
|---|
| University of Göteborg |
| University of Umea |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Sweden, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Switzerland
| Universities & Colleges | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Zurich University of Applied Sciences Wädenswil - School of Life Sciences and Facility Management | Vreni Staub |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Switzerland, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
Turkey
| Universities & Colleges | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Ankara University - School of Home Economics | Assoc. Prof. Sengul Hablemitoglu Ph.D. |
| Hacettepe University - School of Home Economics | |
If you want to contribute an institution relevant for Home Economics Education in Turkey, please submit at office@
ifhe.org
United Kingdom
| 1. Universities and Colleges: | Contact person |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen 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 - former University of North London | |
| London Metropolitan University - Faculty of Life Sciences - CEAN (Consumer Education for Adult Network) | |
| 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 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 United Kingdom, please submit at office@
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