South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, North Rhine-Westphalia |
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| City | Iserlohn |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Students | ≈ 14,017 |
| Programmes | 3 programmes · 2 bachelor's, 1 master's, 2 in English |
| German for enrolment | C1 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students€0 Semester contribution€299.38
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €299.38 per semester |
| Application | Directly to the university or via uni-assist — depends on the programme; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 30.06 |
| Campuses | Campus Hagen, Campus Iserlohn, Standort Lüdenscheid, Standort Meschede |
About the university
Top rankings
Over the last years, South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences has been frequently ranked amongst the leaders in the well-known “University ranking list” produced by the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE) in conjunction with “DIE ZEIT” weekly newspaper.
A wide variety of courses yet still a personal feel
With 14,000 students registered on 54 Bachelor and Masters courses and eight faculties, South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest of its kind in North Rhine Westphalia. Despite this, it is a friendly studying environment at its campuses in Hagen, Iserlohn, Meschede, Soest and Lüdenscheid. Professors are always willing to listen, everyone gets involved and successes are celebrated together.
Specialists and leaders for business
We train qualified specialists and leaders in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, information technology, business administration and agricultural economics. It’s not just the kudos that the former institutions enjoyed that makes for successful graduates. A close network with collaborative partners from business, associations and institutions offers positive prospects for a successful start to a professional career and a happy life.
Tailor-made study packages for each stage of your training and career
Studying is based, now as before, on classic full-time attendance courses. However, we have developed tailor-made forms of study around this for every stage of your training and career.
Collaboration and networks extending far beyond the economic region of South Westphalia
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences is the contact for industry, agriculture and trade in many of the latest technology and process sectors. Research and business are successfully linked to each other in common projects and as business partners for innovative and technological advice.
Research and development for tomorrow and beyond
Research, development and studying here is very application-oriented. We look for technological solutions for tomorrow and beyond working for and with industry. Associated research and (technology) transfer institutes are networked with South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences in the main research areas of computer sciences, information and communication technology, optical technologies, materials science and production engineering, environmental and energy research, sustainable agriculture, as well as bio- and nanotechnology. South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences participates on three platforms of expertise and, consequently, is successful within the economic region of South Westphalia and has national and international recognition.
Thinking and acting on an international scale
In the age of global networking, it is crucial to think and act on an international scale. This is the basis of our teaching and research. International collaboration also provides for work experience overseas, as well as the exchange of lecturers and students. Several courses are taught completely in English.
We take our social research assignments and lectureships very seriously, not just for the economic region of South Westphalia but more so for the people who work, study and live here.
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 C1 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application directly to the university or via uni-assist — depends on the programmeBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 30.06. 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 (North Rhine-Westphalia), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €299.38 |
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 Iserlohn: 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 South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
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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.