Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences
About
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences is tuition-free for international students in Sankt Augustin in North Rhine-Westphalia's dense industrial and business network, teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), business, social sciences and medicine. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Sankt Augustin is a small town south of Bonn, on the Rhine. Living costs are moderate — around €750–850 per month for housing and essentials. The surrounding region is picturesque and quiet, with easy rail access to Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Frankfurt. Bonn itself — the former capital — offers cultural venues, museums, and a lively evening scene.
Application deadlines
- WiSeFeb 15
MSc programmes requiring visa — early deadline
- SoSeJan 15
Selected MSc only
- Winter semester — Bachelor programmes that require the central application service (uni-assist), e.g. Applied Biology, International Business, Business Management, Business Psychology, Forensic Sciences15 July
Corrected/clarified: this deadline applies only to the named bachelor programmes that go through the central application service (uni-assist), not to all BSc programmes as the stored row implied. Application window: 15 May to 15 July 2026. Source: https://www.h-brs.de/sites/default/files/2026-04/time_schedule_student-services_en_26.pdf
- Winter semester — admission-free (open-enrolment) Bachelor programmes, e.g. Computer Science, Cyber Security & Privacy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering2026-10-01
New row, not in the stored set. These programmes have no restricted-admission (NC) process and a much later cutoff than the central application service (uni-assist) programmes above. Source: https://www.h-brs.de/sites/default/files/2026-04/time_schedule_student-services_en_26.pdf
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences is €0 per year. Living costs in Sankt Augustin are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, 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 Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, 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 Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences located?
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences is in Sankt Augustin, Germany. von-Liebig-Str. 20, 53359 Rheinbach, Germany
What can you study at Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences?
Fields offered include: STEM, Business, Social Sciences, Medicine, Political science, Natural Sciences.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Bonn halls; apply early, limited places for international students
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
- No tuition fees for international students — rare even by German public university standards, and exceptional value in the EU.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid upper-intermediate English.
- Covers science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), business, social sciences, and medicine — a broad applied-sciences portfolio under one roof.
- Located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany's most populous state, with deep small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) and tech industry ties for internships.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert their EU-recognised degree into a career.
- International students in Germany may work 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping offset living costs.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and coursework outside English tracks demands at least B2–C1 German.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for a visa — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Nordrhein-Westfalen campuses face a chronic student housing shortage; finding affordable accommodation near campus can take months.
- Admission to applied-sciences programmes in competitive fields like medicine-adjacent and science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) is selective and may require entrance tests or a cap on the number of places (numerus clausus).
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