# EHIP – Europäische Hochschule für Innovation und Perspektive

> private · Backnang · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €7500 — 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/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rolling admission — dual distance-learning programmes (Bachelor/Master) | Rolling | The institution states studies can begin daily, i.e. there is no fixed application deadline. Source: https://www.ehip.eu/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Backnang
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, management, health
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.ehip.eu/
- **Address:** Schillerstraße 11-15, 71522 Backnang, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Backnang is a quiet, industrial town in Baden-Württemberg between Stuttgart and Heilbronn. It's not a university hub like Berlin or Munich, so student life is small-scale: you'll know your classmates well, and the cost of living is low. The town itself feels practical rather than flashy, but it's only 30 minutes by train to Stuttgart if you need bigger-city amenities.

## Strengths

- At €7,500 per year, tuition is significantly lower than most German private universities, which commonly charge €10,000–20,000 annually.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for CIS applicants without advanced English scores.
- Business, management, and health are career-ready fields with strong employer demand across Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- Germany's EU membership means your degree is recognised across 27 countries, widening graduate employment options considerably.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving you time to convert studies into local employment.
- Backnang sits in Baden-Württemberg near Stuttgart, one of Germany's strongest industrial regions, with internship proximity to automotive and tech employers.

## Watch out for

- This is a private university: public German universities often charge little or no tuition for the same fields, making direct cost comparison important.
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an additional €1,500 per semester at public universities — but at a private institution like EHIP, verify the total annual fee structure carefully.
- Germany requires non-EU students to prove roughly €11,904 per year in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a visa is issued, on top of tuition.
- Daily life, administration, and many social interactions in Backnang will require German; limited German proficiency significantly affects integration and part-time job options.
- CIS school-leaving certificates may not be directly recognised for university admission in Germany, potentially requiring a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before enrolment.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €420–520
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Backnang
- **How to apply:** No dorm access: EHIP is a 100% online/distance-learning private university (Fernhochschule), so most enrolled students never relocate. Backnang is also not one of the six locations (Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Vaihingen, Ludwigsburg, Esslingen, Göppingen, Horb) served by the regional Studierendenwerk Stuttgart, and EHIP does not appear on that Studierendenwerk's list of ~15 supported institutions. Students who do want to be near the small Backnang campus must find private housing on the open market (WG-Zimmer, apartments).
- **Notes:** EHIP (part of BildungsCampus Backnang) is a state-recognized private distance university with self-paced 100% online bachelor programs — physical relocation is generally unnecessary. Even if it were needed, Studierendenwerk Stuttgart's coverage area (6 cities/15 institutions) does not include Backnang or EHIP. General Backnang rent index is ~€11.7-15.6/m², implying a private room of roughly €250-350/month for students who choose to live locally.
- **Source:** https://www.studierendenwerk-stuttgart.de/en/

## 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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