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Fulda University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Fulda

At present, over 1,250 international students from more than 100 countries all over the world are studying together with 8,500 German students at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, in the heart of Germany and the centre of Europe.

Data from the university's official pages

Facts about the university

Ownership	Public, Hesse
City	Fulda
Founded	1974
Students	≈ 6,514
Programmes	10 programmes · 6 bachelor's, 4 master's, 4 in English
German for enrolment	B2
Tuition fee	€0 per semester for international students what it consists of Tuition fee of the federal state (Hesse), international students€0 Semester contribution€290.29 Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Semester contribution	€290.29 per semester
Application	Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07
Studienkolleg	International Studienkolleg TU Darmstadt, Studienkolleg (SK) at the International Studienzentrum (ISZ) Kassel

About the university

We offer a wide range of different programmes, including short-term and summer programmes, semester and academic year exchange programmes, full-time degree programmes, international Bachelor´s and Master’s programmes and preparatory programmes, as well as a career service for international students.

Social activities and accommodation are also coordinated by the International Office. You can count on our support to make your time at the University as pleasant and successful as possible. Everyone in the International Office enjoys working to achieve those goals. At Fulda University we value diversity and the many contributions that international students make to campus life.

Faculties

8 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.

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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 10 programmes →

Bachelor's · 6 Master's · 4 In English · 4

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.

1
Check your school-leaving certificate
Direct admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
2
German B2 and a certificate
DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
3
Application via uni-assist
Bachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
4
Admission, visa, moving
Plan 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 (Hesse), international students	€0
Semester contribution	€290.29

Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

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.

Certificate without direct admission

A Studienkolleg prepares you in a year — see the university's partner colleges.

German up to B2

Language courses in Germany: preparation for the required level and the exam (DSH, TestDaF).

Questions about Fulda University of Applied Sciences

How much does it cost to study at Fulda University of Applied Sciences?

The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €290.29. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.

Are there programmes in English?

Yes: 4 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 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. The Feststellungsprüfung of any Studienkolleg is recognised by all universities; Fulda University of Applied Sciences works with International Studienkolleg TU Darmstadt, Studienkolleg (SK) at the International Studienzentrum (ISZ) Kassel.

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