the university's own collegeState
Landesstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt Standort Köthen
Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt
Nearest deadline15.11.2026
Tuitionfree
Open
Applied sciencesPublictuition-free for international students
Anhalt University of Applied Science
Hochschule Anhalt (Bernburg, Dessau und Köthen)
Anhalt University’s clear approach is convincing because it consistently brings together science and innovation. In Bernburg, Dessau, and Köthen, we provide innovative research and teaching at an international level. In addition, we offer a high quality of life and studies for nearly 8,000 students, 2,000 of whom contribute to the University’s international flair. The Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in seven departments have one thing in common - besides teaching expert knowledge, they prepare students for a successful start to their career.
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Saxony-Anhalt |
|---|---|
| City | Köthen |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Students | ≈ 4,761 |
| Programmes | 9 programmes · 3 bachelor's, 6 master's, 5 in English |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Saxony-Anhalt), international students€0 Semester contribution€76
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €76 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.09; master's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Campus Bernburg, Campus Dessau, Campus Köthen |
| Studienkolleg | Landesstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt Standort Köthen (own) |
About the university
Each subject at Anhalt University was developed for the practice, and education is carried out at a high level. Project work from the practice and practical final theses are standard. Student ideas are tested directly in terms of their practical applicability. New forms of teaching and e-learning, small study groups, outstanding research, and first-class contacts offer ideal conditions for a good start to a career in Germany or abroad.
Faculties
10 faculties · showing the 6 largest
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.
Faculty of Economics
2 programmes
Department 3 Architecture, Facility Management and Geoinformation
2 programmes · Campus Dessau
Department of Electrical, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
1 programme · Campus Köthen
Faculty of Design
1 programme · Campus Würzburg
Department of Agriculture, Ecotrophology and Landscape Development
1 programme · Campus Bernburg
Department 7 Applied Biosciences and Process Engineering
1 programme
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. This university has its own college; the others listed here are its partner colleges.
Programmes
All 9 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.
- 2Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.09, master's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, 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 | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Saxony-Anhalt), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €76 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →Campus Bernburg
Strenzfelder Allee 28, 06406 Bernburg (Saale), Germany
Campus Dessau
Seminarplatz 2a, 06846 Dessau-Roßlau, Germany
Campus Köthen
Bernburger Straße 55, 06366 Köthen (Anhalt), Germany
A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Köthen: 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 Anhalt University of Applied Science
How much does it cost to study at Anhalt University of Applied Science?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €76. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 5 programmes are taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.09 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.07. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.
Do I need a Studienkolleg?
It depends on your certificate, not on the university. If you need one, Anhalt University of Applied Science has its own Studienkolleg: Landesstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt Standort Köthen.
Universities nearby
University chosen — next come the programme and the deadlines
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.