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Koblenz University of Applied Science
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Koblenz University of Applied Science

Hochschule Koblenz

Every year millions of people from near and far are drawn to the Rhine, especially the Middle Rhine, which is undisputedly the most beautiful on the 180 km route between Cologne and Mainz. The Koblenz University of Applied Sciences is exactly halfway. The Middle Rhine World Heritage Site is one of the warmest and driest regions in Central Europe - and also one of the most beautiful - at three locations - RheinMoselCampus Koblenz, RheinAhrCampus Remagen and WesterWaldCampus Höhr-Grenzhausen - and prospective students can choose between more than 70 courses. Bachelor's and master's degrees are offered, as full-time, dual or distance learning courses - from basic courses to specialized courses, the university has an attractive range of courses tailored to the needs of the labor market the Koblenz University of Applied Sciences is particularly attractive. The locations and departments conduct interdisciplinary research in two major research areas. The university has a direct impact on the region and works closely with companies and institutions. Students benefit from the great practical relevance of their studies; Graduates are often recruited before completing their studies. Internationality also plays a major role. Students learn foreign languages ​​and - if they want - go abroad to study or work. Numerous cooperation agreements worldwide make this possible. International students and guests enrich the colorful life on campus. Around 9,000 young women and men are currently studying at Koblenz University of Applied Sciences.

Data from the university's official pages

Facts about the university

Ownership Public, Rhineland-Palatinate
City Koblenz
Founded 1996
Students ≈ 811
Programmes 8 programmes · 6 bachelor's, 2 master's, 1 in English
Tuition fee
€0 per semester for international students what it consists of
Tuition fee of the federal state (Rhineland-Palatinate), international students€0
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Application Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.06; master's until 15.05
Campuses RheinAhrCampus, RheinMoselCampus, WesterWaldCampus
Studienkolleg Internationale Studienkolleg der Hochschule Kaiserslautern (ISK)

About the university

Our central task is to educate students comprehensively and to equip them for the requirements of a globalized society and the changing job market. Mutual appreciation, credibility, openness and transparency are essential for us to act.

Self-understanding

We see ourselves as a teaching and learning community. We see ourselves as partners for education and lifelong learning. We see diversity and diversity as enrichment and opportunity.

Profiling and goal setting

We want to distinguish ourselves through consistent and continuous quality orientation. Interdisciplinarity in teaching and research should be expanded as a distinguishing feature inside and outside the university. We are committed to a strong anchoring in and networking with the region. We support the international orientation in teaching and research.

Study and teaching

We impart scientifically founded knowledge and methods with a high and current practical relevance. A positive teaching and learning environment should serve the personal development of the students. We promote a culture of excellent teaching.

Research and Transfer

We conduct application-oriented and innovative research as a prerequisite for sophisticated teaching. We create research-promoting frameworks in order to make our greatest possible contribution to science. Through active knowledge and technology transfer, we strengthen the link with business and other cooperation partners.

Organization

The members and structures of the Koblenz University of Applied Sciences are service-oriented and open to future-oriented and sustainable changes. Personnel development is important to us in order to achieve identification, motivation and satisfaction of all university members. We strive for adequate quality management for our core processes. Equal opportunities and family friendliness for us prerequisites for organizational development.

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.

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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.

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. 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. 2
    Application via uni-assist
    Bachelor's until 15.06, master's until 15.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
  3. 3
    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 (Rhineland-Palatinate), international students€0

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

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

Studying in Koblenz: 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 Koblenz University of Applied Science

How much does it cost to study at Koblenz University of Applied Science?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Are there programmes in English?
Yes: 1 programme is taught in English.
When do I need to apply?
Most bachelor's programmes: until 15.06 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.05. 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; Koblenz University of Applied Science works with Internationale Studienkolleg der Hochschule Kaiserslautern (ISK).

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