Jade University of Applied Sciences
Human values, future orientation, good research conditions and teaching quality are the cornerstones of Jade University with its three Locations in the north-west of Germany.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Lower Saxony |
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| City | Wilhelmshaven |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Students | ≈ 6,434 |
| Programmes | 3 programmes · 3 bachelor's |
| German for enrolment | B2 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Lower Saxony), international students€0 Semester contribution€297.20
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €297.20 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.08 |
| Campuses | Campus Elsfleth, Campus Oldenburg, Campus Wilhelmshaven |
About the university
Competence convinces
At Jade University of Applied Sciences, what makes teaching and research stand out are innovative approaches, cooperation that gets you ahead and a supportive environment. In all areas, the university applies its Principles of expertise and variety. Its focus on practice, close contacts with business and graduation within a reasonable timescale have placed it highly in ranking tables for years.
Its 50 or so Courses in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geoinformation, Health Technology, Engineering, Business, Maritime Studies, Logistics or Management/IT/Technology, Computer Science in Construction, Speech Therapy, Midwifery Science offer something for a wide variety of interests and ambitions.
A close-knit community
At Jade University of Applied Sciences, nobody studies on their own. In an almost family-like atmosphere, students find friends easily and can draw on lots of support programs that help them throughout their studies. The professors are always available for a chat with students. Our teaching staff all come from a practical background and maintain contacts with business. As a student, you continually benefit from this.
Jade University of Applied Sciences is a family-friendly university that makes sure all its staff and students can teach, learn and work while maintaining a good work-life balance. That includes flexible working hours as well as childcare facilities.
What’s more, we are committed to equal opportunities and social values, and support in particular first-generation students so they can climb up the social ladder.
Knowledge drives progress
Young academic talents contribute a great deal of the research work at Jade University of Applied Sciences. Right now, more than fifty PhD students are conducting research in our specialist departments and institutes. “By providing good contracts and scholarship programs, we offer our young academics security for their career plans,” says University President Dr. Manfred Weisensee. And of course, apart from our students, some 200 professors contribute an impressive scientific potential.
Quality makes the grade
Jade University of Applied Sciences is a young university, yet it draws on a long educational tradition. Why? Because our university was founded in 2009 by merging two technical colleges. So you’ll find the very latest teaching concepts here as well as experience and solid expertise stretching back to educational institutions from 1832. Click here to find out more about our History.
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.
Programmes
All 3 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.
- 2German B2 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 15.08. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, 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 (Lower Saxony), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €297.20 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Wilhelmshaven: 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.
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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.