Nearest deadline31.10.2026
Tuitionfrom €2,100 / sem.
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Applied sciencesPublic
Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz
You'll be pushed to find anywhere other than Zittau and Görlitz that offers such a great opportunity to study without borders. Here, in the midst of gorgeous landscapes in the tri-border region where Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland meet, you will find ideal conditions in which to study effectively and in close contact with the world of praxis.
Data from the university's official pages
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Saxony |
|---|---|
| City | Zittau |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Students | ≈ 3,342 |
| Programmes | 4 programmes · 3 bachelor's, 1 master's, 1 in English |
| Tuition fee |
set by the university for international students — see the programme page what it consists ofSemester contribution€332.13
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €332.13 per semester |
| Application | Directly to the university; bachelor's until 15.07 |
| Campuses | Standort Görlitz, Standort Zittau |
| Studienkolleg | Hochschule Zittau/Görlitz Studienkolleg (own) |
About the university
Currently, around 3,000 students have chosen to study at our University, and with good reason: Our 100 professors guarantee an outstanding teaching quality followed by excellent career prospects.
The high placement rate of our graduates is tangible evidence that a degree from HSZG will help you get a firm foot in the door of potential employers. We offer more than 40 Bachelor, Diplom and Masters courses in engineering, natural, social, and economic sciences. All our Bachelor and Masters courses have either been accredited or are awaiting accreditation. The close linking of research and practice-oriented teaching gives our students a clear insight into our current research agenda right from the start.
Foreign students also have the opportunity to study at HSZG. Exchange and research partnerships with universities both at home and abroad create a truly international atmosphere.
In addition to the excellent study opportunities we offer, our region is rich in further attractions, and leisure and culture opportunities across and beyond the three borders. Dresden, Prague, Wrocław; the Zittau, Jizera, and Giant Mountains – here they are all close at hand.
Education in an interconnected world
HSZG is a truly international institution. We have partnerships with 126 universities in 40 countries: from South Africa to the USA, from Brazil through the UK to Russia and China. For our students, we are a stepping stone to the big wide world.
Further key elements are cooperations with a number of international industrial partners, internationally recognized qualifications, and our tri-national Neisse University network. Studying in Zittau or Görlitz means studying in the course of globalization.
Our research – application-focused for the benefit of industry and society
Be it the optimization of power station processes and automation technology, be it biotechnology, specific surface properties for high voltage fittings or socio-regional development processes – the specialist expertise of the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is widely known and in great demand, both in industry and society and among the research community at large.
Our areas of expertise
Our central fields of competence are Energy and the Environment and Transformations in Industry and Society. We continue to develop these in our teaching and research.
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 Natural and Environmental Sciences
2 programmes
Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften und Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen
1 programme
Faculty of Managerial and Cultural Studies
1 programme · Standort Görlitz
Fakultät Maschinenwesen
Fakultät Elektrotechnik und Informatik
Fakultät Sozialwissenschaften
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. This university has its own college; the others listed here are its partner colleges.
Programmes
All 4 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.
- 2Application directly to the universityBachelor'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 | set by the university for international students — see the programme page |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €332.13 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →Standort Görlitz
Brückenstraße 1, 02826 Görlitz, Germany
Standort Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau, 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 Zittau: 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.
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Questions about Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences
How much does it cost to study at Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences?
In Saxony universities may charge international students their own tuition fee — check the programme page. Every student pays the semester contribution of €332.13. 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. 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. If you need one, Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has its own Studienkolleg: 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.