Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten
About
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten charges no tuition (just a ≈€310/year semester contribution) in Kempten (Allgäu) in Bavaria's dense small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) industrial economy, teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), business and social sciences. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Kempten sits in the Allgäu region of southern Bavaria, surrounded by mountains and lakes — visibly beautiful, with a mix of outdoor culture and small-town practicality. Living costs are moderate, and the region has strong regional employers (Mittelstand companies, light manufacturing). Student life is outdoors-oriented.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 15
MeinCampus portal closes Jul 15; a preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) from the central application service (uni-assist) must arrive by Jul 31; language certificate by Sep 30
- SoSeJan 15
Portal deadline Jan 15; preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) by Jan 15; language certificate by Mar 14
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€310 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 87435 Kempten (Allgäu) are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten 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 für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten 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 für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten located?
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten is in 87435 Kempten (Allgäu), Germany. Bahnhofstraße, 87435 Kempten (Allgäu)
What can you study at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten?
Fields offered include: STEM, Business, Social Sciences.
Accommodation
Sozialbau Kempten: Zugspitzstraße (next to campus) and Prälat-Götz-Straße (5 min to centre) €230–320; private dorms GreenlivingInn/STK Campus from €419. Apply ~3 months in advance via Studierendenwerk Augsburg
- Studierendenwerk Kempten · 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 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€310 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- A German university of applied sciences degree is an EU-recognised qualification, opening the full European labour market.
- Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and business fields align well with Bavaria's dense small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) industrial base, supporting practical internships nearby.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa specifically for degree holders, easing the transition to employment.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is an accessible entry threshold for CIS applicants who have prepared in English.
- Kempten sits in the Allgäu region with a lower cost of living than Munich, stretching the student budget further.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and administration in Kempten also require solid German skills.
- 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 per year before a study visa is issued.
- Kempten is a mid-sized regional city; the local job market for post-graduation international careers is narrower than in Munich or Berlin.
- International students may work only 120 full or 240 half days per year, which limits income during studies.
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