Further Education

House of Competence

The House of Competence (HoC) was founded as the central institution for the acquirement of competencies and further education. A broad range of courses is available to support students, Ph.D. candidates, employees and professionals in their endeavors to enhance the quality of their performance. Interdisciplinary research projects provide the scientific basis, generating innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The House of Competence (HoC) is the main contact and driving force for the acquirement of key qualifications.

Developing pride in being oneself and the courage to experiment – this is what House of Competence (HoC)  and its innovative approaches stands for.

The novel institution HoC commenced operations in February 2007, joining five facilities of the University of Karlsruhe under one roof. HoC is the contact point and main juncture for all those who wish to enhance their competence. A great variety of course units is available for the faculties to train their students in key qualifications.

HoC is the service centre for the acquirement of competencies and efficiency in learning. Moreover, it promotes cross-disciplinary research in projects involving social, cultural, educational, engineering and sports sciences. As of winter term 2007/2008, three new professorships have been established: Sociology and Competence Acquirement, Intercultural Communication, Educational Psychology. An important area of research is "Learning and Physical Activity".

The HoC research group "hiper.campus" aims at promoting and enhancing the cognitive performance of students, scientists and employees, interrelating findings obtained in the field of body and mind research.

The House of Competence (HoC)  was one of the elements of the strategic concept submitted by the University of Karlsruhe in the “Contest for Excellence”, a Federal programme to promote science. HoC participates in the foundation process of KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology), gaining further impetus in this context. HoC is also funded by the state Baden-Württemberg according to an agreement between University and the state, stipulating that a House of Competence (HoC) be established at the University of Karlsruhe.