Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences
About
Hochschule Neubrandenburg is tuition-free for international students in agriculture, health, social sciences, and computer science, with practical placements built into the curriculum from year one. Students may work up to 120 full days a year, and graduates gain Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Neubrandenburg is in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany's northeast. It's a quiet, small city with a lake, very affordable housing, and a focus on study rather than urban distraction. The local economy is tied to agriculture and food processing, so the region has real job opportunities in applied sciences.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences is €0 per year. Living costs in Neubrandenburg are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences 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 Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences located?
Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences is in Neubrandenburg, Germany. Brodaer Straße 2, 17033 Neubrandenburg, Germany
What can you study at Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences?
Fields offered include: Agriculture, Social Sciences, Health, Computer Science, Geography.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Greifswald explicitly lists Hochschule Neubrandenburg among the institutions it serves and operates the on-campus Brodaer Straße 4 dorm complex: single rooms €223–242/month, single apartments €233–265/month, all-inclusive. No specific WG-Zimmer average could be sourced for Neubrandenburg — general apartment rents in the city run ~€6.5–7.8/m² (below the German average), so private-market data here is directional only; flagged for manual follow-up before publishing a private-housing figure.
Source- Studierendenwerk Neubrandenburg · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students — rare even in Germany, where most public universities charge no fees but some Bundesländer impose non-EU semester surcharges.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants without near-native English proficiency.
- Applied-sciences profile means practical placements and project work are built into the curriculum from year one.
- Fields span agriculture, health, social sciences, and computer science — useful coverage for students in high-demand applied sectors.
- A German EU degree gives access to the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and up to 120 full days of student work rights per year.
- Neubrandenburg's low cost of living compared to Berlin or Hamburg means your €11,904 blocked account (Sperrkonto) stretches further month to month.
What to check
- Daily life and many degree components are conducted in German — CIS students without B2/C1 German will face a steep language barrier outside English-taught modules.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before direct bachelor admission in Germany — confirm whether your qualification is recognised.
- Neubrandenburg is a small city with a limited local job market, reducing internship and part-time work options compared to larger German cities.
- You must prove roughly €11,904 in a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a student visa is issued — a significant upfront financial commitment.
- Applied-sciences universities (Fachhochschulen) have more restricted pathways to research-track master's programmes than research universities (Universitäten).
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