partner collegeState
Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg)
Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg
Nearest deadline01.11.2026
Tuitionfree
Open
Applied sciencesPublic
Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Offenburg
Founded in 1964 as a "National School of Engineering" Offenburg University of Applied Sciences quickly established itself as a high-performance educational institution with a practical orientation. Today our University forms a thriving community, with more than 4,500 students on two campuses. We offer Bachelor's and Master's degrees in these four departments: Business and Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechanical and Process Engineering, and Media and Information.
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Baden-Württemberg |
|---|---|
| City | Offenburg |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Students | ≈ 4,096 |
| Programmes | 3 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 1 master's, 1 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€1,500 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students€1,500 Semester contribution€70
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €70 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 31.03 |
| Campuses | Bildungscampus, Campus Gengenbach, Campus Offenburg |
| Studienkolleg | Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg) |
About the university
Business Partnerships
The University maintains excellent relations with regional and national businesses, and there is a constant exchange of information between faculty members and industry professionals, providing continuing access to current scientific and engineering know-how. These extensive business partnerships also provide resources for students in terms of gaining work experience, doing research, or for future employment.
Research and Development
The Institute for Applied Research (IAF) heads the University’s technology and innovation work in the fields of solar energy, medicine, robotics and electric mobility, among others.The close collaboration with industry partners benefits all sides – application-oriented research and technology transfer, up-to-date laboratories and concentrated, interdisciplinary expertise in different technological fields all provide major draws for prospective students.
International profile
Offenburg University prides itself on the international orientation of its programs. In 1998, it was one of the first institutions of higher education in Germany to introduce international Master’s degree programs through the Graduate School. Today, we offer five English-taught programs which cater especially to international students, who comprise about twelve percent of the total student body. Additionally, the International Office maintains active exchange programs with more than 70 partner universities worldwide, giving our students plenty of opportunities to study and pursue internships abroad. Thanks to our proximity with the French border, we can also offer double-degree programs with prestigious French universities.
Excellent study conditions
Students at Offenburg University benefit from the advantages of a more intimate campus environment – smaller classes, individual supervision and support by faculty and staff, hands-on teaching, and close integration with the regional economy. It enjoys consistently high rankings and as a reformed technical college has been awarded by the Association for the Promotion of Science and Humanities in Germany.
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.
Department of Media and Information
1 programme · Campus Offenburg
Department of Business and Industrial Engineering
1 programme
Department of Electrical Engineering, Medical Engineering and Computer Science
1 programme
Fakultät Maschinenbau und Verfahrenstechnik
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 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 C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application directly to the university or after recognition of the certificate — depends on the programmeBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 31.03. 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 | €1,500 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Baden-Württemberg), international students | €1,500 |
| Semester contribution | €70 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →Bildungscampus
Brückenhäuserstraße 26, 77723 Gengenbach, Germany
Campus Gengenbach
Klosterstraße 14, 77723 Gengenbach, Germany
Campus Offenburg
Badstraße 24, 77652 Offenburg, Germany
A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Offenburg: 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.
Questions about Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
How much does it cost to study at Offenburg 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 €70. 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 15.07 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 31.03. 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; Offenburg University of Applied Sciences works with Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg).
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.