In the 2007–2008 winter term, two Master's degree programs – Business Consulting, and Tourism and Destination Development – were launched.

At the beginning of the 1992–1993 winter term, 28 students were enrolled in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science programs for the first time.

Moreover, the Harz University of Applied Studies is equipped with Wi-Fi, bundled service facilities (dining hall, cafeteria, and halls of residence), and offers a large selection of sports facilities, a broad cultural program and a variety of student associations.

A beach volleyball court, an openair chess installation, fitness rooms, and a modern sports hall are also situated on the Wernigerode campus.

Since 2005, the following research foci of the Centre of Competence of Harz University of Applied Studies have been defined: The thematic spectrum of research projects of Harz University of Applied Studies ranges from communication technology, mobile robotics, and electronic administration to service quality in tourist value-added chain and double-entry bookkeeping.

The volume of third-party funding regularly makes up ten per cent of the budget of Harz University of Applied Studies.

The Rector's Office, a 100-year old villa with a varied history, and the so-called paper mill, a new building on Wernigerode's campus, incorporate areas for various art exhibitions that are held on a regular basis.

In 2006, increasing interest in using Harz University of Applied Studies as a seminar and congress location resulted in founding a Department for Conference and Event Management with a market-driven service offer.

Harz University of Applied Studies hosted the first conference of the Wine Tourism and Culinary Commission in 2010 at Freyburg.

[1] Since 2007, the so-called GenerationenHochschule, literally 'institution of higher education for the generations', has evolved into something of a tradition, which is embraced by the local communities.

Twelve times a year more than 250 students representing all generations participate in special lectures given by certified experts of Harz University of Applied Studies] and the world of business.

The headlines of these lectures stem from the world of business, nature, and environment; they are related to present and future ways of life.

and supported by sponsors from the world of business the so-called Children's university (KinderHochschule) has been taking place four times a year, on Saturdays, since 2006.

In the early days of 2009 GEOlino,[further explanation needed] a science journal for children also started supporting the project.