Hochschule Esslingen
About
Hochschule Esslingen charges tuition from €3,000/year as a public university of applied sciences in Esslingen am Neckar in Baden-Württemberg's dense small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and automotive-engineering economy, teaching engineering and economics. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Esslingen is a charming small town near Stuttgart, in Baden-Württemberg's industrial heartland. Living costs are very reasonable — around €700–800 per month for shared housing and essentials. The old town has half-timbered buildings, cafés, and river walks. Esslingen is within the Stuttgart metro region, giving access to one of Germany's densest clusters of small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) while maintaining a smaller-town feel.
Application deadlines
- SoSeJan 15
Engineering programmes only
- Winter semester — most Master's programmes (deadline varies by degree programme)15 July
Confirmed for most listed Master's programmes (e.g. Angewandte Informatik); some individual programmes have a different deadline (e.g. 31 March for Automotive Systems) — check the specific programme page. The central application service (uni-assist) is not mentioned on this page for applicants with foreign school certificates. Source: https://www.hs-esslingen.de/studium/bewerbung-und-studienbeginn/bewerbung-fuer-einen-master-studiengang
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Esslingen as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Esslingen is €3000 per year. Living costs in 73728 Esslingen am Neckar are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Esslingen?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Esslingen 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 Esslingen 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 Esslingen located?
Hochschule Esslingen is in 73728 Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. Mörikestraße, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar
What can you study at Hochschule Esslingen?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Economics.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Stuttgart; Esslingen allocation — apply early April for WiSe
- Studierendenwerk Esslingen · 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 of €3,000 per year is low for a non-EU student in Baden-Württemberg, where the standard non-EU semester fee alone is €1,500.
- A public university of applied sciences means practice-oriented engineering and economics degrees with direct industry links.
- Baden-Württemberg hosts one of Germany's densest concentrations of small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and automotive firms, creating strong internship and graduate hiring pipelines.
- Esslingen am Neckar is a compact, affordable city in the Stuttgart metro area, giving students city-level amenities without capital-city costs.
- An EU degree opens Schengen mobility and an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, allowing graduates to convert offers into a full work permit.
- An IELTS 6.0 minimum keeps the English-language entry bar accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional test scores.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; check each programme carefully before assuming English-medium delivery.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before admission, adding one to two semesters.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) loaded with approximately €11,904 for the first year, which must be arranged before the visa application.
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an additional semester fee of €1,500 on top of stated tuition, so actual annual costs are higher than the headline figure.
- Esslingen's compact size means the local job market and social scene are tied to Stuttgart; students without German language skills will find daily life and networking significantly harder.
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