Nearest deadline31.10.2026
Tuitionfrom €2,100 / sem.
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Applied sciencesPublic
University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau
Pure theory - not with us. Internships, laboratory work and a strong focus on application are a matter of course in our degree programmes. We offer a well-structured course of studies that prepares you optimally for your career in a manageable time. Take a look around: More than 50 courses of study in various subject areas are waiting for you!
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Saxony |
|---|---|
| City | Zwickau |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Students | ≈ 488 |
| Programmes | 5 programmes · 4 bachelor's, 1 master's, 2 in English |
| German for enrolment | B2 |
| Tuition fee |
set by the university for international students — see the programme page what it consists ofSemester contribution€320.30
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €320.30 per semester |
| Application | Via uni-assist; bachelor's until 30.06; master's until 31.08 |
| Studienkolleg | Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz Studienkolleg |
About the university
The University of Applied Sciences Zwickau is based in the automotive and Robert Schumann city of Zwickau. Founded in 1897 as engineering school, it was re-founded as an University of Applied Sciences in 1992, which was expanded to include the Schneeberg, Reichenbach and Markneukirchen locations.
With our disciplinary and cultural diversity, we develop solutions for the future issues of the megatrend mobility and make substantial contributions to solving economic and social challenges. The interaction between people and technology is the core of our interdisciplinary work. Under our motto “WHZ – University of Mobility”, our various scientific disciplines merge and enter into a close dialogue with one another beyond the original subject boundaries.
Faculties
8 faculties · showing the 6 largest
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 Physical Engineering/Computer Sciences
2 programmes
Fakultät Angewandte Sprachen und Interkulturelle Kommunikation
1 programme
Faculty of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
1 programme
Faculty of Business and Economics
1 programme
Fakultät Angewandte Kunst Schneeberg
Fakultät Gesundheits- und Pflegewissenschaften
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 5 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 B2 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3Application via uni-assistBachelor's until 30.06, master's until 31.08. 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 | set by the university for international students — see the programme page |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €320.30 |
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.
Questions about University of Applied Sciences Zwickau
How much does it cost to study at University of Applied Sciences Zwickau?
In Saxony universities may charge international students their own tuition fee — check the programme page. Every student pays the semester contribution of €320.30. 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 30.06 for the winter semester; master's programmes: until 31.08. 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; University of Applied Sciences Zwickau works with Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz 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.