Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Baden-Württemberg |
|---|---|
| City | Albstadt |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Students | ≈ 2,925 |
| Programmes | 2 programmes · 2 bachelor's |
| German for enrolment | B2 |
| Tuition fee |
€1,500 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students€1,500 Semester contribution€148.10
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €148.10 per semester |
| Application | Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Albstadt, Sigmaringen |
About the university
Practical and service-oriented
Around 3,500 students are enrolled at two locations. Practical orientation is very important at the University of Applied Sciences (HAW). The students are looked after as individually as possible and modern technical equipment is available for the studies.
The Career Center offers help with internships or job searches, and the International Office supports students who want to gain international experience. In addition, the university endeavors to make the study and working conditions family-friendly and is certified as a “family-friendly university audit”.
24 degree programs
The university offers 13 seven-semester Bachelor programs:
- Machinery
- Textile and Clothing Technology
- Material and Process Engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Computer Engineering
- IT Security
- Economics computer science
- Bioanalytical
- Smart Building Engineering and Management
- Food / Nutrition / Hygiene
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Business
- Energy industry and management
In addition, there are eight consecutive – ie continuing – Master courses:
- Business Administration and Management
- Industrial Engineering – Production Management
- Mechanical Engineering – Computer Aided Product Development
- Systems Engineering
- Textile and Clothing Management
- Facility and Process Design
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Analytics
Three extra-occupational online-based master’s programs complete the profile:
- Data Science
- Digital Forensics
- IT Governance, Risk and Compliance Management
In the ranking of the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), the Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences lands repeatedly in the top groups with its degree programs. In a nationwide comparison, the university in the heart of Baden-Wurttemberg does not have to hide.
Applied Research
The university is active in research in its various disciplines. Especially for students in the master’s programs there are many opportunities to work on research projects. The Institute for Applied Research (IAF) bundles and promotes the activities. It is also an important link between research companies and the university.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 2 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German B2 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application directly to the universityBachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €1,500 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students | €1,500 |
| Semester contribution | €148.10 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Albstadt: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
Questions about Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
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Universities nearby
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Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.