Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München
About
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München is tuition-free for international students as a public university of applied sciences in München in Bavaria's dense small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) industrial economy, teaching business, IT 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.
Munich is Bavaria's capital and Germany's tech hub — expensive to live in, but with extraordinary density of employers (Siemens, BMW, SAP, countless startups). Student life is competitive but energetic. Living costs are high, so part-time work or savings are important. Public transport is excellent, making commute from cheaper suburbs feasible.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 31
HM portal open May 2 – Jul 31. Non-EU must complete the central application service (uni-assist) pre-check before Jul 31 (takes 6–8 weeks → effective start May). Design/Architecture deadline Jun 15
- Summer semester — Master, dated cycle SoSe 20272027-01-15
Deadline for the summer semester 2027 intake stated for master's applications. Source: https://hm.edu/studium_1/bewerbung/master_bewerbung/index.de.html
- Winter semester — Master, restricted admission (NC)15 July
Standing annual deadline for master's programmes with restricted admission (Numerus Clausus). Source: https://hm.edu/studium_1/bewerbung/master_bewerbung/index.de.html
- Winter semester — Master, open admission (zulassungsfrei)15 June
Standing annual deadline for master's programmes without restricted admission. Source: https://hm.edu/studium_1/bewerbung/master_bewerbung/index.de.html
- Summer semester — Master, standing annual rule15 January
Standing annual deadline for master's programmes for the summer semester intake. Source: https://hm.edu/studium_1/bewerbung/master_bewerbung/index.de.html
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München is €0 per year. Living costs in München are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München 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 München 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 München located?
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München is in München, Germany. Lothstraße 34, 80335 München, Germany
What can you study at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften München?
Fields offered include: Business, Computer Science, Economics.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern. Average single room ~€400/month. Waiting time 1–7 semesters — very high demand. Exchange students get priority allocation; degree students join waitlist
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
- Zero tuition for non-EU students is rare in Western Europe and saves tens of thousands compared to private alternatives.
- Applied sciences focus means programmes are project-based and employer-facing, directly useful for business and IT careers.
- Munich is Bavaria's economic capital with dense small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) and tech-sector presence, making internships and part-time work accessible.
- A German public university degree is EU-recognised, easing graduate mobility across 27 member states.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert academic contacts in Munich into an offer.
- Students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, partially offsetting Munich living costs.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; IELTS 6 alone is insufficient if the target programme requires B2–C1 German.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or prove a recognised university entrance qualification before admission.
- Munich has one of Germany's tightest student housing markets; expect high rent and long waiting lists for dormitories.
- Financial proof requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for one year, which must be arranged before visa application.
- Admission to popular business and IT programmes is competitive and often subject to a grade threshold under a cap on the number of places (numerus clausus).
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