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How much does Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
Hochschule Niederrhein is a public university in North Rhine-Westphalia and charges no tuition fees, for EU and non-EU students alike. Each semester you pay a semester contribution, which includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket for local and regional public transport across Germany.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition, Bachelor and Master | None |
| Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf contribution | 120.00 EUR |
| Student body fee (AStA) | 24.50 EUR |
| Semester ticket (Deutschlandsemesterticket) | 226.80 EUR |
| Semester contribution, total (winter 2026/27) | 371.30 EUR |
Non-EU applicants also pay the uni-assist processing fee when they apply.
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?
| Applicant group | Winter semester | Summer semester |
|---|---|---|
| Non-EU citizens with a non-EU school or university certificate (all programmes, via uni-assist) | 15 April – 15 June | 15 October – 15 December |
| Other applicants, programmes with restricted admission (direct to HSNR) | 1 May – 15 July | 1 December – 15 January |
| Other applicants, programmes without restricted admission (direct to HSNR) | 1 May – 15 September | 1 December – 15 March |
HSNR marks these dates as subject to change, so check the current dates before you apply. Of the English-taught programmes, Textile and Clothing Management, International Management and Sales and Marketing start in winter only; Management of Textile Trade and Technology starts in winter and summer. For programmes with restricted admission, places are allocated only after uni-assist has forwarded all applications, usually from the end of July (winter) or end of January (summer).
How do you apply to Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences?
Choose your programme
Check the language of instruction and the requirements on the programme page. English-taught programmes need English B2; German-taught programmes need proof of German.
Apply via uni-assist
If you are a non-EU citizen with a non-EU entrance qualification, apply for full-time programmes via uni-assist by 15 June (winter) or 15 December (summer). Studienkolleg graduates also apply via uni-assist.
Wait for your admission
uni-assist checks your documents and forwards them to HSNR, which decides on admission. For restricted programmes, decisions come from the end of July (winter) or end of January (summer).
Apply for your visa
Use your admission letter and proof of funds to apply for a student visa.
Enrol and pay
Enrol by the deadline in your admission letter and pay the semester contribution of 371.30 EUR.
How many programmes are taught in English?
HSNR offers 4 degree programmes taught in English:
- Textile and Clothing Management (B.Sc.), 7 semesters, Mönchengladbach, optional double degree with Tiangong University (China) or the University of Borås (Sweden)
- Sales and Marketing (B.A.), Mönchengladbach, restricted admission
- Management of Textile Trade and Technology (M.Sc.), Mönchengladbach
- International Management (M.A.), Mönchengladbach, with a compulsory semester abroad or internship in the third semester
These programmes require English at level B2. All other degree programmes are taught in German, and the German-French International Marketing programmes are taught in German and French. The career-integrated MBA Leadership & Management is not suitable for a student visa.
About Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Niederrhein was founded in 1971 from several predecessor schools in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach, including textile engineering schools, and took its current name in 2001. Its head office is in Krefeld.
Around 90 Bachelor's and Master's programmes are offered across ten faculties: chemistry, design, engineering and computer science, food and nutrition sciences, applied social sciences, textile and clothing technology, business administration and economics, industrial engineering and health care. The Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology in Mönchengladbach is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and brings together students from more than 50 countries.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hochschule Niederrhein charge tuition fees?
No. HSNR is a public university in North Rhine-Westphalia and charges no tuition fees. You pay a semester contribution of 371.30 EUR (winter 2026/27), which includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket. You still need to show 11,904 EUR per year for your visa, usually in a blocked account.
Can I study at Hochschule Niederrhein in English?
Yes, in 4 programmes: Textile and Clothing Management (B.Sc.), Sales and Marketing (B.A.), Management of Textile Trade and Technology (M.Sc.) and International Management (M.A.). English at level B2 is required.
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