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Universities of applied sciences in Germany (Hochschule, FH)

A Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (formerly Fachhochschule) teaches close to practice: projects with companies, a practical semester, small groups. The bachelor's degree is equivalent to a university one and competition is usually lower; the path to a doctorate is harder.

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223 universities in 137 cities: 107 public and 83 private. By type: applied sciences — 223.

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  • ·Choose the university for the programme, not the other way round: requirements and deadlines differ between programmes of the same university
  • ·Universities of applied sciences (Hochschule) focus on practice and are usually less competitive; universities focus on research and lead to a doctorate
  • ·Apply to 3–5 universities: the competition of grades is unpredictable
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Germany 222Austria 1
University type
University 107Technical 15Applied sciences 223Art and music 62
Ownership
Public 107Private 83Church-run 32
Language of programmes
German 104English 83
Tuition for international students
Tuition-free 62Up to €1,500 per semester 22
Has a Studienkolleg
At the university 8Refers to a partner college 40Foundation 0

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223 universities in 137 cities: 107 public and 83 private. By type: applied sciences — 223.
Do public universities charge tuition fees?
Public universities in most federal states charge no tuition, only the semester fee; Baden-Württemberg charges international students €1,500 per semester. Private universities set their own fees — they are shown on each university page.

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Requirements, language and deadlines differ even within one university. Start with the programme — the catalogue shows which universities offer it.

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