partner collegeState
Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg)
Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg
Nearest deadline01.11.2026
Tuitionfree
Open
Applied sciencesPublic
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Esslingen
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Baden-Württemberg |
|---|---|
| City | Esslingen am Neckar |
| Founded | 1971 |
| Students | ≈ 6,018 |
| Programmes | 5 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 3 master's, 5 in English |
| 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€176.40
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €176.40 per semester |
| Application | Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 31.03 |
| Campuses | Campus Flandernstraße, Campus Göppingen, Campus Stadtmitte |
| Studienkolleg | Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg) |
About the university
OUR STRENGTHS
Learn from the best: We are one of the leading universities of applied sciences in Germany. This is regularly confirmed by rankings in ZEIT magazine and WirtschaftsWoche magazine.
Do research on the topical issues of our times: For example, our scientists are working on electromobility or with industry 4.0. Topics such as dementia and addictive behaviour are also being researched.
Profit from our good networks in industry and society: Undertake your practical semester atDaimler, Porsche, Bosch, Festo, or the social care organisations Caritas or Diakonie.
Attend one of our 70 partner universities all over the world: Whether in the USA, Mexico or Finland – here, your studies have an international profile.
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.
Faculty Management and Technology
5 programmes · Campus Flandernstraße
Fakultät Angewandte Naturwissenschaften, Energie- und Gebäudetechnik
Fakultät Informatik und Informationstechnik
Fakultät Maschinen und Systeme
Fakultät Mobilität und Technik
Fakultät Soziale Arbeit, Bildung und Pflege
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. The colleges listed here are this university's partners.
Programmes
All 5 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 directly to the universityBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 31.03. 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 | €1,500 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students | €1,500 |
| Semester contribution | €176.40 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →Campus Flandernstraße
Flandernstraße 101, 73732 Esslingen am Neckar, Germany
Campus Göppingen
Robert-Bosch-Straße 1, 73037 Göppingen, Germany
Campus Stadtmitte
Kanalstraße 33, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar, 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 Esslingen am Neckar: 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 Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
How much does it cost to study at Esslingen University of Applied Sciences?
The federal state charges international students from outside the EU €1,500 per semester. Every student pays the semester contribution of €176.40. 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 15.07 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 31.03. 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. The Feststellungsprüfung of any Studienkolleg is recognised by all universities; Esslingen University of Applied Sciences works with Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg).
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.