Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
About
Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences charges no tuition (just a ≈€500/year semester contribution) in Dessau, combining an unusually broad mix of fields under one roof, teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts and business. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Dessau is a modernist-heritage city with extraordinary Bauhaus history, former seat of the Bauhaus school itself. It's small, affordable, and artistically alive—galleries, design studios, and a serious arts community. Student life is intimate and creative; rent is rock-bottom. You're not in a metropolis, but you're in a city with genuine cultural weight and real artistic energy.
Application deadlines
- SoSe 20272026-11-01
Estimated deadline for summer semester (uni-assist buffer from Jan 15 standard).
- Winter semester — international applicants (English-taught Master's, e.g. Electrical & Computer Engineering, via uni-assist)15 July
Site stresses visa processing takes long: 'do not wait with your application for the last day of the application period.' Source: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/degree-programs/met/the-degree-program.html
- Summer semester — international applicants (English-taught Master's, via uni-assist)15 January
Source: https://www.hs-anhalt.de/en/degree-programs/met/the-degree-program.html
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€500 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 06846 Dessau are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences located?
Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences is in 06846 Dessau, Germany. Gropiusallee, 06846 Dessau
What can you study at Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences?
Fields offered include: STEM, Arts, Business.
Accommodation
Studentenwerk Halle operates dorms at all 3 campuses. Köthen: €263–€300/month, Dessau: €282–€342/month. All-inclusive (utilities, internet, cable TV). Waiting lists common — apply early at studentenwerk-halle.de.
- Studierendenwerk Dessau · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition is €0 for non-EU students; the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€500 per year, which funds administration and student services rather than teaching.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with intermediate English preparation.
- Covers science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, and business fields, offering a practical applied-sciences curriculum suited to industry entry.
- A German university degree is recognised across all EU and Schengen states, expanding graduate mobility well beyond Germany.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to find employment in the German small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- Sachsen-Anhalt's lower cost of living compared to Munich or Hamburg stretches a tight student budget further.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and study in Dessau require solid German language skills.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualification is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding approximately €11,904 for the visa, which must be secured upfront.
- Dessau is a small city with a limited local job and internship market, which may reduce practical experience options during studies.
- Applied-sciences universities focus on practical training rather than research; this limits direct access to research-track master's programmes at classical universities.
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