Universities / Saxony-Anhalt / Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Public • Founded 1991
6672 students
Updated October 6, 2026
Anhalt University of Applied Sciences for International Students

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Anhalt University charges no tuition fees for a first Bachelor or Master, for EU and non-EU students alike. Every student pays the semester contribution of 322.80 EUR, which includes the semester ticket for public transport. International applicants apply through uni-assist, and each programme sets its own deadline, typically 15 July for the winter semester and 15 January for the summer semester. 13 programmes are taught in English: 12 Master's programmes and one Bachelor.

Key Facts

Type

University of Applied Sciences, Public

Students

6672

City

Köthen, Bernburg and Dessau, Saxony-Anhalt

English-taught

13 programmes

Application

uni-assist

How much does Anhalt University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?

Anhalt University charges no tuition for a first Bachelor or Master, for EU and non-EU students alike. It is a public university funded by the state of Saxony-Anhalt. A fee of 250 EUR per semester applies only if you already hold a German degree at the same level.

Every student pays the semester contribution: 322.80 EUR per semester, which includes the semester ticket for public transport.

ItemCost for international students
BachelorNo tuition fees
MasterNo tuition fees
Second degree at the same level, after a German degree250 EUR per semester
Semester contribution (everyone)322.80 EUR per semester

No tuition does not mean no proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account.

What are the application deadlines?

DegreeIntakeDeadline
Bachelor, International Business (English branch)Winter (October)15 July
Bachelor, International Business (English branch)Summer (April)15 January
Master, Biomedical EngineeringWinter (October)15 July
Master, Biomedical EngineeringSummer (April)15 January

These are the deadlines for international applicants applying through uni-assist. Each programme sets its own deadline. For International Business, the summer deadline for national applicants is 1 March. For the summer intake, Integrated Design (M.A.) closes on 31 October and Architectural and Cultural Heritage (M.A.) on 15 December.

How many programmes are taught in English?

13 programmes are taught in English: 12 Master's programmes and one Bachelor.

  • Architectural and Cultural Heritage (M.A.)
  • Architecture [DIA] (M.A.)
  • Design Research (M.Sc.)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering (M.Eng.)
  • Integrated Design (M.A.)
  • International Trade (MBA)
  • Landscape Architecture (M.A.)
  • Media Engineering (M.Sc.)
  • Molecular Biotechnology (M.Sc.)
  • Photovoltaics Engineering Science (M.Sc.)
  • Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business (M.Sc.)
  • Sustainable Land Management and Conservation (M.Sc.)
  • International Business, English branch (B.A.)

About Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Anhalt) is a public university of applied sciences in Saxony-Anhalt, founded in 1991. It has 6,672 students across three campuses in Köthen, Bernburg and Dessau. Teaching is split into seven departments: agriculture, economics, architecture, design, computer science, engineering and applied biosciences.

Sources and Maintenance

Fees and semester contribution: hs-anhalt.de

 · verified October 6, 2026

Application deadlines: hs-anhalt.de

 · verified October 6, 2026