Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design
About
Hochschule Wismar is tuition-free for international students across business, design, engineering, and computer science, with a practice-oriented curriculum. The EU-recognized diploma opens careers in 27 countries, and graduates receive an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
Wismar is a Baltic harbour town with a UNESCO-listed old town and a relaxed maritime atmosphere. Living costs are among Germany's lowest, and the Baltic setting offers outdoor recreation alongside urban access via regular rail connections.
Application deadlines
- Winter semester — direct-entry Bachelor's and Master's applicants15 July
Standing annual deadline for direct-entry applicants to the winter semester. Source: https://www.hs-wismar.de/international/aktuelles/termine-fristen/
- Summer semester — direct-entry Bachelor's and Master's applicants15 January
Standing annual deadline for direct-entry applicants to the summer semester. Source: https://www.hs-wismar.de/international/aktuelles/termine-fristen/
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design is €0 per year. Living costs in Wismar are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design?
English-taught programmes at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and 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 Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design located?
Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design is in Wismar, Germany. Philipp-Müller-Straße 14, 23966 Wismar, Germany
What can you study at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design?
Fields offered include: Business, Design, Engineering, Computer Science, Maritime Studies.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar manages dorms in Wismar; furnished rooms cost €300–400/month with utilities/heating billed separately (per hs-wismar.de), while the broader Rostock-Wismar network overall spans €148–320 flat-rate depending on building. Private WG rooms run €180–300/month, small apartments €190–370/month; the International Office assists with room search and recommends wg-gesucht.de.
Source- Studierendenwerk Wismar · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students makes Hochschule Wismar one of the most affordable university options in Germany.
- As a public university of applied sciences, it offers practice-oriented degrees in engineering, business, design, and computer science.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid English preparation.
- A German university diploma is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, opening careers in 27 countries.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving you time to convert your degree into employment.
- Wismar is a small Baltic Sea city with low cost of living compared to Berlin or Munich, easing your budget.
What to check
- Daily life and many bachelor programmes are conducted in German; without B2/C1 you will struggle outside English-taught tracks.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before direct admission to a bachelor programme.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a full year before visa issuance.
- Wismar is a small city with a limited local job market; internship and post-graduation employment options may require relocating.
- The specific mix of English-taught programmes is not confirmed here; verify with the university before applying.
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