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How much does West Coast University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
West Coast University of Applied Sciences is a public university in Schleswig-Holstein and charges no tuition fees, for international students as for everyone else. The one exception is the part-time online Master Economics, Media & Psychology (M.A.), which costs 6,480 EUR in total; confirm the current fee with the university.
The semester contribution for winter 2026/27 is 161 EUR: 89 EUR for the Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein, 12 EUR for the student body and 60 EUR state administration fee. It does not include a semester ticket or the Deutschlandticket, because the student body did not join the Schleswig-Holstein Deutschland-Semesterticket; you buy a Deutschlandticket separately.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | No tuition fees |
| Master (consecutive) | No tuition fees |
| Online Master Economics, Media & Psychology | 6,480 EUR in total |
| Semester contribution | 161 EUR (winter 2026/27), no ticket included |
For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026, Federal Foreign Office), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | Winter | 15 July or 31 August, depending on the programme (application opens 30 April) |
| Bachelor | Summer | No first-semester intake |
| Master | Winter | 15 July for most programmes, 31 August for some |
| Master | Summer | 15 January or 31 January, depending on the programme (application opens 15 November); 15 February for Green Energy and the online Master Economics, Media & Psychology |
| Microelectronic Systems (M.Sc.), degree from abroad | Summer | 1 November to 31 December |
The university publishes one set of dates for all applicants, with no earlier deadline for non-EU applicants. Its German and English application pages show different dates, so check the deadline on your programme page and apply by the earlier date (15 July for winter, 15 January for summer) to be safe. The winter intake of Microelectronic Systems is handled by HAW Hamburg. Ask the International Office whether you need a uni-assist VPD for foreign certificates.
How many programmes are taught in English?
West Coast University of Applied Sciences offers 2 Master's programmes taught in English. Bachelor's programmes are taught in German.
- International Tourism Management (M.A.), winter intake
- Microelectronic Systems (M.Sc.), joint programme with HAW Hamburg, summer and winter intake
About West Coast University of Applied Sciences
West Coast University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule Westküste) is a public university of applied sciences in Heide, Schleswig-Holstein, founded in 1993. It has about 1,379 students.
Its programmes cover business administration, business law, business psychology, tourism management, engineering, renewable energy and applied AI.
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