Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (FH)
About
Hochschule Harz is tuition-free for international students in business, computer science, and engineering, set in the small, low-cost historic town of Wernigerode. The applied-sciences focus fits Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) job market, and graduates get an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Wernigerode is in the Harz region of Sachsen-Anhalt—a mountain town known for hiking and medieval architecture. It's picturesque but small; the university (around 5,000 students) is its main economic anchor. If you want a close-knit, nature-focused community, this works; if you need a major city, it's not here.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester — restricted (NC) programmes, applicant with a German school-leaving certificate15 July
Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Winter semester — open-admission programmes, applicant with a German school-leaving certificate15 September
Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Winter semester — restricted (NC) programmes, applicant with a foreign school-leaving certificate15 June
This earlier deadline is the one that applies to most non-EU applicants. Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Winter semester — open-admission programmes, applicant with a foreign school-leaving certificate31 July
This earlier deadline is the one that applies to most non-EU applicants. Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Summer semester — restricted (NC) programmes, applicant with a German school-leaving certificate15 January
Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Summer semester — open-admission programmes, applicant with a German school-leaving certificate28 February
Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Summer semester — restricted (NC) programmes, applicant with a foreign school-leaving certificate15 December
This earlier deadline is the one that applies to most non-EU applicants. Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Summer semester — open-admission programmes, applicant with a foreign school-leaving certificate31 January
This earlier deadline is the one that applies to most non-EU applicants. Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Winter semester — entry test for applicants without a school-leaving certificate that qualifies for university (Immaturenprüfung)15 May
A hard deadline (Antragsausschlussfrist) — late requests are not accepted. Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
- Summer semester — entry test for applicants without a school-leaving certificate that qualifies for university (Immaturenprüfung)15 November
A hard deadline (Antragsausschlussfrist) — late requests are not accepted. Source: https://www.hs-harz.de/bewerbungsinformationen
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (FH) as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (FH) is €0 per year. Living costs in Wernigerode are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (FH)?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (FH) 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/).
Where is Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (FH) located?
Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (FH) is in Wernigerode, Germany. Friedrichstraße 57-59, 38855 Wernigerode, Germany
What can you study at Hochschule Harz, Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (FH)?
Fields offered include: Business, Computer Science, Engineering.
Accommodation
Studentenwerk Magdeburg operates 5 dorms in Wernigerode (~245 rooms) with rents from €240–320/month depending on the hall; Hochschule Harz guarantees a dorm placement for exchange students. Private WG rooms are scarce but cheap, roughly €250–400/month, reflecting the region's low rent level (~€9/m²).
Source- Studierendenwerk Wernigerode · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- As a public Fachhochschule, Hochschule Harz charges no tuition for non-EU international students, unlike private German universities.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is a manageable threshold for CIS applicants who have prepared solid English skills.
- The applied-sciences focus in business, computer science, and engineering aligns well with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) job market.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert their degree into a career in the EU.
- Wernigerode is a small historic town with a low cost of living compared to Berlin or Munich, easing the monthly budget.
- A German EU-recognised degree opens doors across Schengen countries and carries strong employer credibility in the region.
What to check
- Daily life and many bachelor programmes are conducted in German; without B2/C1 proficiency, integration and academic success are at risk.
- Non-EU applicants must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before the visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- School-leaving certificates from CIS countries often require a preparatory year (Studienkolleg, foundation year) or equivalency assessment before direct admission is possible.
- Wernigerode is a small town; internship opportunities and part-time jobs in tech or business are more limited than in larger German cities.
- International students may work only 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, which limits income to supplement living costs.
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