Universities / Lower Saxony / Jade University of Applied Sciences
Public • Founded 2009
6091 students
Updated October 7, 2026
Jade University of Applied Sciences for International Students

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Jade University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences that charges no tuition fees, for EU and non-EU students alike. Applicants with foreign qualifications apply through uni-assist, with earlier deadlines than applicants with German qualifications: for the winter semester, 15 June for restricted programmes and 15 August for open programmes. 3 programmes are taught in English.

Key Facts

Type

University of Applied Sciences, Public

Students

6091

City

Wilhelmshaven, Oldenburg and Elsfleth, Lower Saxony

English-taught

3 programmes

Application

uni-assist

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

Jade University of Applied Sciences charges no tuition fees, for EU and non-EU students alike. Students pay a semester contribution each semester.

For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026), usually in a blocked account.

What are the application deadlines?

DegreeIntakeDeadline (non-EU)
Restricted programmes; MA Facility Management/Real Estate, Architecture, GeoinformationWinter15 June
Open programmesWinter15 August
MA Electrical Engineering, Mechanical EngineeringWinter5 September
Restricted programmes; MA Geoinformation, Facility ManagementSummer15 December
MA ArchitectureSummer31 December
Open programmesSummer15 February

The university publishes these dates without a year. Applicants with foreign qualifications apply through uni-assist, with earlier deadlines than applicants with German qualifications.

How many programmes are taught in English?

Three programmes are taught in English:

  • International Business Studies (B.A.)
  • Maritime Management (M.Sc.)
  • International Maritime Management (M.Sc., distance study)

German is required for most other programmes.

About Jade University of Applied Sciences

Jade University of Applied Sciences is a public university in north-west Lower Saxony, founded in 2009 and with about 6,091 students. It teaches in Wilhelmshaven, Oldenburg and Elsfleth, with subjects in engineering, architecture, business, media and maritime studies.

Sources and Maintenance

 · verified October 7, 2026

Application and deadlines: jade-hs.de

 · verified October 7, 2026