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Kempten University of Applied Science
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten
Kempten University of Applied Science is the only state higher education establishment in Allgäu. It trains students in the fields of engineering, business administration and tourism management, computer science and multimedia and social and health studies. Since its establishment in 1977, this University at the edge of the Alps has experienced steady and continuous growth.
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Bavaria |
|---|---|
| City | Kempten |
| Founded | 1977 |
| Students | ≈ 4,789 |
| Programmes | 9 programmes · 5 bachelor's, 4 master's, 2 in English |
| German for enrolment | B2 |
| Tuition fee |
set by the university for international students — see the programme page what it consists ofSemester contribution€82
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €82 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Kempten Campus |
| Studienkolleg | Studienkolleg bei den Fachhochschulen des Freistaates Bayern |
About the university
Each year, over 6,000 candidates apply for a place in Kempten and this figure is growing. Some 6.000 students are currently enrolled in our 18 Bachelor and 13 Master’s degree courses. 140 full-time professors give the majority of the lectures, supported by some 200 assistant lecturers from industry. A provisional start-up building has now been replaced by a 42,000 m² campus in Bahnhofstraße with modern teaching facilities, laboratories, a library and a canteen. 200 non-academic staff keep the University administration, faculties and laboratories running smoothly.
A key feature of Kempten University of Applied Sciences is the broad and in-depth qualifications it offers with selected foundation degree programmes with a sensible level of specialisation in the second half of the programme. We have a particular focus on practice and international aspects.
A wide range of partnerships with business provide an excellent framework for applied study. Students have the chance to spend part of their degree abroad at one of around 80 partner universities across the world.
The tuition fees of 400 euros per semester are used to improve studying conditions, in particular the service infrastructure and teaching in small groups.
As part of the target capacity development plan of the Bavarian regional government, the University created a further 1,254 places by 2011.
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 of Business Administration
3 programmes · Kempten Campus
Faculty of Electrical Engineering
3 programmes · Kempten Campus
Faculty of Social and Health Studies
2 programmes · Kempten Campus
Faculty of Computer Science
1 programme · Kempten Campus
Fakultät Maschinenbau
Kempten Campus
Fakultät Tourismus
Kempten Campus
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 9 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 15.07, master's until 15.07. 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 | set by the university for international students — see the programme page |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €82 |
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 Kempten: 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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Questions about Kempten University of Applied Science
How much does it cost to study at Kempten University of Applied Science?
In Bavaria universities may charge international students their own tuition fee — check the programme page. Every student pays the semester contribution of €82. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 2 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; Kempten University of Applied Science works with Studienkolleg bei den Fachhochschulen des Freistaates Bayern.
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.