Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel
About
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel charges no tuition (just a ≈€700/year semester contribution) as a public university of applied sciences in Kiel, combining an unusually broad mix of fields under one roof, teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), business, social sciences, arts and humanities. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Kiel is Germany's northernmost major port city on the Baltic Sea, known for sailing culture and maritime history. Student life is active but smaller than Hamburg — living costs are moderate, and the waterfront gives the city character. Good if you value coastal life and a close-knit university community.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 15
Direct application via HAW Kiel portal (no uni-assist confirmed). Restricted-admission programmes Jul 15; open-admission announced from May
- SoSeJan 15
Application Nov–Jan 15
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€700 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 24149 Kiel are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel 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 Kiel 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 Kiel located?
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel is in 24149 Kiel, Germany. Langensaal, 24149 Kiel
What can you study at Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel?
Fields offered include: STEM, Business, Social Sciences, Arts, Humanities, Engineering.
Accommodation
Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein: Max-Kade-Haus €231–273/month; Edo-Osterloh-Haus €245–322/month; Studentendorf €248/month furnished single apt. Internet included, min 6-month contracts
- Studierendenwerk Kiel · 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
- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- A public Fachhochschule covering science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), business, social sciences, arts, and humanities gives broad programme choice in one institution.
- Graduates receive a recognised EU degree, opening job markets across all 27 Schengen member states.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa and 120 full days of paid work per year during studies.
- Kiel is a mid-sized Baltic-Sea port city with a strong maritime economy offering relevant internship opportunities in engineering and logistics.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is an accessible threshold for well-prepared CIS applicants.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; CIS applicants typically need at least C1 German before admission.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised university entrance qualification must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) first, adding up to one year.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued.
- Kiel is a regional city; the job market for non-maritime, non-technical fields is narrower than in Hamburg or Berlin.
- Applied-science universities (Fachhochschule) focus on practice over research, which can limit access to pure research master's programmes in Germany and abroad.
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