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Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg)
Konstanz, Baden-Württemberg
Nearest deadline01.11.2026
Tuitionfree
Open
Applied sciencesPublic
Pforzheim University
Hochschule Pforzheim
Pforzheim University with its three faculties - design, technology, business and law - enjoys a first-class reputation. The faculties combine creativity with business education and technical precision. This combination also makes the university an attractive science and research partner for the regional and national economy. With around 6,200 students, Pforzheim is one of the largest universities for applied sciences in the state of Baden-Württemberg.
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Baden-Württemberg |
|---|---|
| City | Pforzheim |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Students | ≈ 6,200 |
| Programmes | 9 programmes · 9 bachelor's, 2 in English |
| 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€178
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €178 per semester |
| Application | After recognition of the certificate; bachelor's until 15.07 |
| Studienkolleg | Center for international Students Konstanz (Studienkolleg) |
About the university
Qualifications and practical experience of the teaching staff on the one hand and intensive cooperation with successful companies on the other hand lay the foundation for the university’s outstanding position in the rankings. Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences offers 28 bachelor’s and 19 master’s courses in the faculties of design, technology, business and law. She enjoys a high level of acceptance in research and teaching, which also results from the good supervisory relationship. Around 480 professors and lecturers ensure that the students feel in good hands in Pforzheim right from the start.
Through the close connection between theory and practice, positive synergy effects develop which result in numerous projects and research approaches for industry and economy. The Institute for Applied Research, numerous Steinbeis transfer centers or the Jewelry Technology Institute are just a few successful examples of this.
The university cooperates with more than 100 partner universities worldwide, is involved in international networks and attaches great importance to economic and business ethical issues. The university was one of the first in the world to commit to compliance with the “Principles for Responsible Management Education” (PRME) initiated by the UN.
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 and Law (Business School)
8 programmes
Faculty of Technology
1 programme
Fakultät für Gestaltung
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 →Business Administration / Taxation and Auditing, B.Sc.
German C1 · 7 semesters
Deadline15.07
Open →
Business administration / marketing communication and advertising, B.Sc.
German C1 · 7 semesters
Deadline15.07
Open →
Business Administration / International Marketing, B.Sc.
German C1 · 7 semesters
Deadline15.07
Open →
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.
- 2Application after recognition of the certificateBachelor's until 15.07. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 3Admission, 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 | €178 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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 Pforzheim University
How much does it cost to study at Pforzheim University?
The federal state charges international students from outside the EU €1,500 per semester. Every student pays the semester contribution of €178. 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. 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; Pforzheim University 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.