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University of Applied Sciences Merseburg
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University of Applied Sciences Merseburg

Hochschule Merseburg

Merseburg University of Applied Sciences was founded on April 1, 1992, and as a center for applied research in the traditional industrial and cultural region in the south of Saxony-Anhalt, offers everything that is necessary for successful studies on a central, green campus.

There are 19 bachelor's and 13 master's programs available in the three faculties.

The university in numbers

2864 students (in the winter semester 2016/17) 342 employees (September 2016) of which 109 professors (September 2016)

Data from the university's official pages

Facts about the university

Ownership Public, Saxony-Anhalt
City Merseburg
Founded 1992
Students ≈ 2,864
Programmes 3 programmes · 1 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 (Saxony-Anhalt), international students€0
Semester contribution€326.80
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Semester contribution €326.80 per semester
Application Directly to the university; bachelor's until 31.08; master's until 15.06
Campuses Campus Merseburg

About the university

Merseburg University of Applied Sciences is the Center for Applied Sciences in the south of Saxony-Anhalt.

With Halle and Leipzig, Merseburg forms the city triangle rich in history, culture and science in central Germany.

The 1,000-year-old diocesan city of Merseburg, known beyond the country’s borders as a city of magic spells, is located in direct proximity to the state-of-the-art facilities of the chemical industry in Leuna and Schkopau.
At the University of Applied Sciences, teaching and research form a direct link between theory and practice.

The diverse range of subjects at the university enables basic and specialized study.

In a wide range of undergraduate courses in computer science and technology, economics and social, media and culture with opportunities for special deepening, internationally recognized educational content is taught and university degrees awarded. A modularized degree program ensures flexibility and mobility in the European Higher Education Area. In addition to pure specialist knowledge, students can acquire skills that enhance their skills to become a professional and thus significantly increase their chances in the labor market.

Merseburg University faces the challenges of a changing society.

The College perceives its freedom in teaching and research as responsible to society and the environment. The self-image of the university moves in the field of tension between economics and ecology, between technology and culture. It is involved in supra-regional initiatives, collaborations and networks in order to pool resources and exploit synergies. With partners from politics, economy, administration and culture, the development in the region is being driven forward. A significant factor in strengthening the business location is business start-ups by graduates. You are actively supported.

The permanent improvement of study quality is a central concern of the university.

Acceptance and recognition give rise to a study- and research-friendly climate. The study is characterized by project and practical orientation. The own initiatives of the students are required; Compulsory foreign language training and versatile design options prepare the future graduates for the European market. In study and teaching, the interdisciplinary cooperation is promoted to meet the complexity of real processes. The graduates and the college are personalities who have proven expertise, creative thinking, responsibility and competence.

Applied research at a high level ensures current knowledge transfer and practice-related teaching.

The name of the University of Merseburg combines excellent research in both subject and interdisciplinary orientation. State-of-the-art technical laboratory equipment, co-financed by industry, allows us to face the technical and multimedia challenges of the future. Improvements in corporate governance, social problems in the region as well as cultural developments form further topics, which are researched in close cooperation with the partners of the practice. The university offers its know-how from applied research and the technology transfer puts the results into practice.

Scientific training and working with the graduate network are future areas of responsibility.

The principle of lifelong learning permeates both the conception of undergraduate studies and the curriculum for continuing education. In a modular structure, diverse knowledge and practice elements can be combined into study units according to professional or personal needs. In order to update the individual level of knowledge, the university offers its graduates and other academics continuing education courses, separate modules and specialist conferences.

University of Applied Sciences Merseburg works through a partnership, both internally and externally.

The campus location of the university offers space for encounter and relaxation, it promotes the open and creative climate at the university. The campus is a place for cultural encounters and sports activities.

The members see themselves as partners who treat each other respectfully. Equality between men and women as well as handicapped-friendly study and work are actively promoted. Openness and transparency, both internally and externally, enable the necessary communication through which science can act.

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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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 directly to the university
    Bachelor's until 31.08, master's until 15.06. 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 (Saxony-Anhalt), international students€0
Semester contribution€326.80

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 Merseburg: 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 University of Applied Sciences Merseburg

How much does it cost to study at University of Applied Sciences Merseburg?
The federal state charges no tuition fee, including for international students. Every student pays the semester contribution of €326.80. 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 31.08 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 15.06. If you apply via uni-assist, send the documents 4–6 weeks earlier.

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