General
Hochschule
University / Higher education institution
A general term for any higher education institution in Germany, including universities (Universitäten), universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), and art/music academies (Kunst-/Musikhochschulen).
What it means in plain English
University / Higher education institution — A general term for any higher education institution in Germany, including universities (Universitäten), universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulen), and art/music academies (Kunst-/Musikhochschulen).