# Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein - staatlich anerkannte Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften in Trägerschaft der Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €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/)

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Kiel
- **Region:** Schleswig-Holstein
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, engineering
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.dhsh.de
- **Address:** Legienstraße 21, 24103 Kiel, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Kiel is Germany's northernmost university city, on the Baltic coast, with a maritime heritage and strong sailing culture. The city is quieter than Berlin or Munich but offers genuine student life, affordable housing, and direct access to beaches and nature. Winter is long and grey, but the summer and sea culture make it worthwhile.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year for international students, making it one of the most affordable options in Germany.
- A minimum IELTS of 6.0 is accessible for most prepared CIS applicants without near-native English.
- The dual-study model combines academic coursework with paid company placements, providing income and real work experience.
- Business and engineering degrees align directly with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy and strong employer demand.
- Graduates receive an EU-recognised diploma and qualify for Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Kiel is a mid-size Baltic Sea city with manageable living costs compared to Hamburg or Munich.

## Watch out for

- Daily life and many academic modules require solid German; without B2/C1 level, integration and coursework will be hard.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or hold a recognised university entrance qualification before admission.
- Financial proof requires a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for one year, which must be deposited upfront.
- Dual-study places are tied to a company contract; finding a partner company in Schleswig-Holstein as a foreign applicant can be competitive and time-consuming.
- Kiel's relatively small economy limits the range of internship sectors compared to larger German cities.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €150–300
- **Private housing:** €340–560
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Kiel
- **How to apply:** DHSH is not itself a Studierendenwerk client for housing; instead its parent organization, Wirtschaftsakademie Schleswig-Holstein (WAK-SH), operates dedicated student guest houses directly opposite the DHSH main building in Kiel (Hans-Detlev-Prien-Straße and Flintkampsredder), plus sister houses in Lübeck, Flensburg, Husum and Elmshorn. Students apply directly via the WAK-SH housing office (wak-sh.de/gaestehaeuser); rooms are furnished single studios with private bath, shared kitchens per floor.
- **Notes:** DHSH students get state student support (BAföG)/counseling support from Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein, but the actual dorms are run by the school's own operator WAK-SH, not the public Studentenwerk. Kiel single-room prices: €438.70/month all-inclusive (Hans-Detlev-Prien-Straße and Flintkampsredder); two-room/double units €685-692. Lübeck singles €453.68, Husum €530.72, Elmshorn from €368.08 — all utilities-inclusive.
- **Source:** https://www.wak-sh.de/gaestehaeuser

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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