Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Weihenstephan-Triesdorf
About
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Weihenstephan-Triesdorf charges no tuition (just a ≈€310/year semester contribution) as a public university of applied sciences in Triesdorf in Bavaria's dense small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) industrial economy, teaching science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and business. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Triesdorf is in rural Bavaria, the heart of Germany's agricultural and life-sciences region. Living costs are very low, and the campus has access to farmland and research facilities. Student life is quieter, less cosmopolitan than city universities, but the focus on practical learning is strong. Good for students serious about agriculture, nutrition, or environmental science.
Application deadlines
- WiSe (BSc)Jul 15
Standard programmes Apr 28 – Jul 15. A preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) from the central application service (uni-assist) is required for foreign degrees. International Master in Agricultural Management deadline Jul 1
- WiSe (MSc)Jun 7
Some Master's programmes close Jun 7 — verify per course on hswt.de
- SoSe (MSc only)Jan 15
Dec 2026 – Jan 15 2027. Master's only
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Weihenstephan-Triesdorf as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Weihenstephan-Triesdorf is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€310 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 91746 Triesdorf are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Weihenstephan-Triesdorf?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Weihenstephan-Triesdorf 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 Weihenstephan-Triesdorf 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 Weihenstephan-Triesdorf located?
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Weihenstephan-Triesdorf is in 91746 Triesdorf, Germany. Steingruberstraße, 91746 Triesdorf
What can you study at Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Weihenstephan-Triesdorf?
Fields offered include: STEM, Business, Architecture, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Engineering.
Accommodation
Two campuses: Weihenstephan (Freising) — Studentenwerk dorms single rooms in shared flats €250–350/month. Triesdorf (Weidenbach) — NO university dorm; students arrange private housing independently via municipality landlord directory
- Studierendenwerk Triesdorf · 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 degree from a German public Fachhochschule carries EU-wide recognition and opens doors across the Schengen area.
- Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and business fields align directly with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) engineering economy, improving graduate employability.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid but not elite English preparation.
- Germany grants international graduates an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving real time to convert study into a career in the EU.
- Bavaria is one of Germany's wealthiest and most industrialised Bundesländer, with dense networks of engineering and agri-tech employers near campus.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; daily life in Triesdorf also requires solid German language skills.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not recognised in Germany typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- You must prove financial solvency via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) holding roughly €11,904 (2024-25 rate) before a student visa is issued.
- Triesdorf is a very small rural settlement; internship networks, part-time jobs, and student social life are significantly more limited than in Munich or Nuremberg.
- International students may work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year, but rural location restricts practical access to suitable student jobs.
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