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How much does HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen cost for international students?
HAWK charges no tuition fees for its Bachelor's and Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike, as is the rule at public universities in Lower Saxony. Students who have used up their study allowance pay a long-term study fee of 500 EUR per semester.
Every student pays a semester contribution, which differs by campus, for winter 2026/27: 461.80 EUR in Hildesheim, 423.80 EUR in Holzminden and 478.63 EUR in Göttingen. In Holzminden, the work-integrated Bachelor's programmes Soziale Arbeit and BWL and the Master's Management und Führung pay 197.00 EUR. HAWK states that the semester ticket includes the digital Deutschlandticket, which covers public transport across Germany.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | No tuition fees |
| Master | No tuition fees |
| Long-term study fee | 500 EUR per semester |
| Semester contribution, Hildesheim | 461.80 EUR per semester (winter 2026/27) |
| Semester contribution, Holzminden | 423.80 EUR per semester (winter 2026/27) |
| Semester contribution, Holzminden, work-integrated programmes | 197.00 EUR per semester (winter 2026/27) |
| Semester contribution, Göttingen | 478.63 EUR per semester (winter 2026/27) |
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, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor and Master | Winter (October) | 15 July (portal opens 1 June) |
| M.A. International Social Work | Winter (October) | 15 August (period from 1 June) |
| Bachelor and Master | Summer (March) | See the programme page (portal opens 1 December) |
HAWK publishes one set of dates for all applicants; the general application deadline is 15 July each year. International degree-seeking applicants apply directly to HAWK.
How many programmes are taught in English?
None. All degree programmes are taught in German; English-taught course packages are offered only to exchange students. Applicants need German at TestDaF 4 or DSH 2 (TestDaF 3 for the B.A. Design).
About HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen
HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen (Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst) is a public university of applied sciences in Hildesheim, Holzminden and Göttingen, Lower Saxony. It was founded in 1971, has 6,127 students, and offers programmes in architecture, engineering, conservation, design, social work, health, management and resource management.