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How much does Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
Hochschule Nordhausen is a public university in Thuringia and charges no tuition fees for Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike. Each semester you pay a semester contribution.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition, Bachelor's and consecutive Master's | None |
| Studierendenwerk Thüringen basic fee | 95.00 EUR |
| Deutschlandsemesterticket | 226.80 EUR |
| Semester contribution, total | About 322 EUR per semester |
The total above comes from the Studierendenwerk Thüringen fee table; a small student council fee may be added, so please confirm the exact amount with HSN. Continuing-education Master's and certificate programmes charge tuition on top.
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?
| Programme | Intake | Deadline for international applicants |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught Master's (Renewable Energy Systems, Environmental and Recycling Technology, Computer Engineering for IoT Systems) | Winter | 1 December – 30 April via uni-assist |
| Other programmes (German-taught) | Winter / summer | See the programme page |
HSN notes that deadlines may change each year, so check the programme page before applying. In some English-taught Master's, applicants with a 210-ECTS Bachelor's can start in the summer semester; the application window is the same. International applicants for Bachelor's and Master's programmes apply via uni-assist, which checks the documents and forwards them to HSN.
How do you apply to Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences?
Check the programme requirements
Read the programme page for the required Bachelor's subject, grade and English level.
Apply via uni-assist
Submit your application and documents through uni-assist between 1 December and 30 April. Include your Bachelor's degree certificate, transcript and English certificate; a provisional transcript is not accepted from abroad.
Wait for the decision
uni-assist forwards your application to HSN, which decides on admission. Because of the number of applications, HSN cannot give individual status updates.
Apply for your visa
Use your admission letter and proof of funds to apply for a student visa.
Enrol
Enrol by the deadline in your admission letter and pay the semester contribution.
How many programmes are taught in English?
HSN offers 3 Master's programmes taught entirely in English, all full-time on campus and without tuition fees:
- Renewable Energy Systems (M.Eng.)
- Environmental and Recycling Technology (M.Eng.)
- Computer Engineering for IoT Systems (M.Eng.)
Each needs a related Bachelor's degree, usually with a German grade of 2.5 or better, and English at level B2. All other programmes are taught in German. Continuing-education Master's and certificate programmes charge their own fees.
Which English certificates does Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences accept?
| Certificate | Minimum (English-taught Master's) |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 79 |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| Bachelor's degree taught in English | Accepted as proof |
English at level B2 is required. Applications with a recognised English test may be given priority. Applicants from China, India and Vietnam also need an APS certificate.
About Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Nordhausen was founded in 1997 and admitted its first students in 1998. It is one of Thuringia's youngest universities of applied sciences and focuses on engineering, computer science, business, public administration, and social and health sciences.
All teaching, research, student housing, sport and culture are combined on one 11-hectare campus in Nordhausen, so distances are short and study groups are small. The town lies at the southern edge of the Harz mountains, about 80 km north of Erfurt.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hochschule Nordhausen charge tuition fees?
No. HSN charges no tuition for Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes, including the English-taught Master's. You pay a semester contribution of about 322 EUR. You still need to show 11,904 EUR per year for your visa, usually in a blocked account.
How do I apply for an English-taught Master's?
Apply via uni-assist between 1 December and 30 April for the following winter semester. uni-assist checks your documents and forwards them to HSN.
Sources and Maintenance
Deadlines: hs-nordhausen.de online application and Renewable Energy Systems