Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW)
About
Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) charges tuition from €5,400/year as a private institution in München in Bavaria's dense small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) industrial economy, teaching business and engineering. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Munich is Germany's second-largest city and an economic powerhouse — home to BMW, Siemens, insurance giants, and thousands of small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand). Living costs are the highest in this cohort: budget €900–1,100 per month for shared housing, food, and transport. The city offers world-class museums, biergartens, and access to the Alps. The energy is cosmopolitan and ambitious.
Application deadlines
- SoSeJan 31
Rolling; apply early for scholarship consideration
- Winter semester — non-EU applicants31 July
Matches the stored rule, but this could only be confirmed via a third-party study-abroad aggregator site today, not HDBW's own website (hdbw-hochschule.de returned 404 on the pages tried). Lower confidence than a direct university source. Source: https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/hochschule-der-bayerischen-wirtschaft-fuer-angewandte-wissenschaften-hdbw-4128
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) is €5400 per year. Living costs in München are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW)?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) 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 der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) 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 der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) located?
Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW) is in München, Germany. Alte Jakobsstraße 8, 80339 München
What can you study at Hochschule der Bayerischen Wirtschaft (HDBW)?
Fields offered include: Business, Engineering, Computer Science.
Accommodation
No own dorm; Studentenwerk München rooms available to HDBW students — apply via studentenwerk-muenchen.de
waiting list — no application deadline · typical wait 1–7 semesters
Source · 2026-09-01- Studierendenwerk München · 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
- At €5,400 per year, tuition is modest compared to most private German universities, which commonly charge €8,000–20,000 annually.
- Business and engineering degrees from an EU-accredited German institution are widely recognised across Europe and internationally.
- Munich is Germany's economic powerhouse with a dense small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and global companies offering strong internship and graduate hiring prospects.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is an accessible threshold, making English-taught programmes reachable for most CIS applicants with standard preparation.
- After completing a degree in Germany, non-EU graduates qualify for an 18-month job-seeker visa to find employment in the EU.
- Bayern's stable economy, high safety standards, and established CIS student communities make the transition to study abroad more manageable.
What to check
- This is a private university: unlike most German public universities, it charges real tuition, and the €5,400 yearly fee applies on top of living costs.
- Munich has one of Germany's highest costs of living; monthly expenses for rent, food, and transport typically exceed €1,200–1,500.
- Non-EU applicants must prove financial means via a German blocked account (Sperrkonto), currently around €11,904 for one year, before a visa is issued.
- Daily life, housing search, and many administrative processes in Germany require solid German language skills, even if your programme is English-taught.
- CIS school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory college (Studienkolleg) before gaining university admission.
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