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Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Heilbronn

Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences ranks amongst the major institutions of Higher Education in the state of Baden-Württemberg where it caters for about 8,300 degree-seeking students on four campuses, namely Heilbronn – Sontheim, Heilbronn – Am Europaplatz, Künzelsau and Schwäbisch Hall.

The university is a family-friendly, vibrant institution which is committed to innovative and interdisciplinary knowledge transfer. It works closely with its many partners in business, industry and the local community to create a sustainable and ethical learning environment for its students.

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Facts about the university

Ownership	Public, Baden-Württemberg
City	Heilbronn
Founded	1961
Students	≈ 7,917
Programmes	14 programmes · 11 bachelor's, 3 master's, 5 in English
German for enrolment	C1
Tuition fee	€1,500 per semester for international students what it consists of Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students€1,500 Semester contribution€142.50 Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Semester contribution	€142.50 per semester
Application	Directly to the university or after recognition of the certificate — depends on the programme; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07
Campuses	Bildungscampus, Campus Schwäbisch Hall, Campus Sontheim, Reinhold-Würth-Hochschule – Campus Künzelsau
Studienkolleg	Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg)

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

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Bachelor's · 11 Master's · 3 In English · 5

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 C1 and a certificate
DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
3
Application directly to the university or after recognition of the certificate — depends on the programme
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	€1,500 per semester for international students
Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students	€1,500
Semester contribution	€142.50

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

Campuses

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A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.

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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 C1

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

Questions about Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

How much does it cost to study at Heilbronn 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 €142.50. 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 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; Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences works with Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg).

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