Hochschule Reutlingen, Hochschule für Technik- Wirtschaft-Informatik-Design
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Hochschule Reutlingen charges €3,000/year across business, computer science, engineering, and design, in Baden-Württemberg's small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) heartland with strong internship access to mid-size industrial and tech firms. The EU-recognized degree comes with an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Reutlingen is a small-to-mid-sized city in Baden-Württemberg, south of Stuttgart. It's an industrial town with textile and engineering heritage. Living costs are reasonable for the region — around €450–550 per month for shared housing. The local economy is built on small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand), with strong jobs in engineering, design, and manufacturing.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester — general deadline (restricted programmes and unrestricted Bachelor's programmes)15 July
Page states this applies generally and does not give a separate deadline for international applicants; some programmes deviate (referenced via a separate PDF not verified here). Direct enrolment for unrestricted programmes stays possible until 31 August. Source: https://www.reutlingen-university.de/en/studies/application
- Summer semester — general deadline (restricted programmes and unrestricted Bachelor's programmes)15 January
Page states this applies generally and does not give a separate deadline for international applicants. Direct enrolment for unrestricted programmes stays possible until 28 February. Source: https://www.reutlingen-university.de/en/studies/application
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Reutlingen, Hochschule für Technik- Wirtschaft-Informatik-Design as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Reutlingen, Hochschule für Technik- Wirtschaft-Informatik-Design is €3000 per year. Living costs in Reutlingen are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Reutlingen, Hochschule für Technik- Wirtschaft-Informatik-Design?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Reutlingen, Hochschule für Technik- Wirtschaft-Informatik-Design 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 Reutlingen, Hochschule für Technik- Wirtschaft-Informatik-Design located?
Hochschule Reutlingen, Hochschule für Technik- Wirtschaft-Informatik-Design is in Reutlingen, Germany. Alteburgstraße 150, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany
What can you study at Hochschule Reutlingen, Hochschule für Technik- Wirtschaft-Informatik-Design?
Fields offered include: Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Design.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim runs several halls in Reutlingen (Pestalozzistraße 41/63/65/67); rooms range from shared-flat singles (from €267/month) to studio apartments (up to €374/month warm rent). Demand is high, so apply as early as possible — the summer semester intake faces less competition than winter.
Source- Studierendenwerk Reutlingen · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- At €3,000 per year, tuition is far below typical private-university rates, making it competitive for international students in Germany.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants without advanced English preparation.
- The four-field mix of business, computer science, engineering, and design covers high-demand labour-market areas in the EU.
- Reutlingen sits in Baden-Württemberg's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) heartland, offering strong internship access to mid-size industrial and tech firms.
- A German degree gives full EU academic recognition and access to an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Germany allows international students 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work per year, supporting part-time income.
What to check
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an extra €1,500 per semester in state fees, adding €3,000 per year on top of listed tuition.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificate is not recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before starting a degree programme.
- Daily life, administration, and many bachelor courses run in German; limited German skills will constrain social integration and programme choice.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — roughly €11,904 for one year — before a student visa is issued.
- Reutlingen is a mid-size city; the local job market for graduates is narrower than in Stuttgart or Munich, requiring commuting for some roles.
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