Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm
About
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm charges tuition from €3,000/year as a public research university in Neu-Ulm in Bavaria's dense small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) industrial economy, teaching business, medicine and science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Neu-Ulm is a small Bavarian city on the Danube, across from the historic city of Ulm. Living costs are very low, and the location gives access to both local employers and Munich (by train, 1.5 hours). Student community is modest but international. Good if affordability is the priority.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester — Bachelor, open admission (zulassungsfrei)15 July
The application window opens on 2 May. Deadlines are published on each programme page rather than centrally, and the same window is repeated across the Bachelor programmes. For the 2026 winter intake the school extended the window to 31 August 2026. Source: https://www.hnu.de/studium/studiengaenge/bachelorstudiengaenge/betriebswirtschaft-ba
- Summer semester — Bachelor, open admission (zulassungsfrei)15 January
The application window opens on 15 November. Not every programme takes a summer intake — check the programme page. Source: https://www.hnu.de/studium/studiengaenge/bachelorstudiengaenge/betriebswirtschaft-ba
- Winter and summer semester — applicants with a non-German school certificate15 July
International applicants use the same windows as everyone else, but must also file a certificate check (VPD) from the central application service (uni-assist) by the same closing date. Source: https://www.hnu.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung/bewerbung-fuer-internationale-studierende
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm is €0 per year. Living costs in 89231 Neu-Ulm are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm 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 Neu-Ulm 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 Neu-Ulm located?
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm is in 89231 Neu-Ulm, Germany. John-F.-Kennedy-Straße, 89231 Neu-Ulm
What can you study at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Neu-Ulm?
Fields offered include: Business, Medicine, STEM.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Augsburg: Heinz-Rühmann-Straße (116 furnished singles ~21m²) €397/month, deposit €500. Studierendenwerk Ulm dorms also available to HNU students: €297–502. Private Campus Village from ~€550
- Studierendenwerk Neu-Ulm · 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).
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Why this works
- Public university status keeps annual tuition at €3,000, far below typical private-university fees in Germany.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition, opening job markets across all Schengen member states.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving you time to secure small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) employment.
- Fields covering business, medicine, and science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) align well with the applied-sciences focus typical of a Hochschule.
- Neu-Ulm sits on the Bavaria–Baden-Württemberg border near Ulm, a mid-sized city with a strong industrial and tech economy.
- International students may work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year, supporting finances during studies.
What to check
- Non-EU applicants without a recognised school-leaving certificate typically must pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year, which must be arranged before the visa.
- Daily life and many bachelor programmes are conducted in German; limited German proficiency is a serious practical barrier.
- Neu-Ulm is a smaller city, so the student social scene and local internship market are more limited than in Munich or Berlin.
- IELTS 6.0 is the stated minimum, but competitive programmes may informally expect stronger academic and language profiles.
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