Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten
About
Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten charges €3,000/year for engineering, computer science, and business — fields that align directly with Germany's high-demand small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) job market. The EU-recognized degree opens labour markets across 27 countries, with an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa after graduation.
Weingarten is a small town in southwestern Germany, near Lake Constance. It's quiet, picturesque, and has very affordable living costs for Baden-Württemberg — around €400–500 per month for shared housing. The surrounding region is scenic and connected to both Swiss and Austrian job markets.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester — international full-time applicants15 April
Page does not further split by Bachelor/Master or restricted/open admission. Source: https://www.rwu.de/international/internationale-vollzeitstudierende/studienangebot-und-bewerbung
- Summer semester — international full-time applicants15 November
Page does not further split by Bachelor/Master or restricted/open admission. Source: https://www.rwu.de/international/internationale-vollzeitstudierende/studienangebot-und-bewerbung
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten is €3000 per year. Living costs in Weingarten are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten 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 Ravensburg-Weingarten located?
Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten is in Weingarten, Germany. Doggenriedstraße, 88250 Weingarten, Germany
What can you study at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Computer Science, Business.
Accommodation
Dormitory rooms are offered by Studentenwerk Weiße Rose and Seezeit Studierendenwerk Bodensee, both serving the shared Weingarten/Ravensburg campus area; spots are limited and the International Office cannot reserve or guarantee a room, so international students should apply immediately after receiving their admission letter.
Source- Studierendenwerk Weingarten · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- At €3,000 per year, tuition is among the lowest for non-EU international students in Germany.
- Engineering, computer science, and business align directly with Germany's high-demand small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) job market.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar makes admission accessible without near-native English proficiency.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition, opening labour markets across 27 countries.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa to search for skilled employment.
- The Lake Constance region hosts precision-engineering and tech firms, giving students proximity to relevant internship employers.
What to check
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester on top of the stated tuition — verify the final annual cost before applying.
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; daily life, administration, and many classes require solid German skills.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must pass an entrance course (Studienkolleg) first.
- Germany requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 to prove one year of living costs before a visa is issued.
- Weingarten is a small town; internship variety and part-time job options are more limited than in Stuttgart or Munich.
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