# Evangelische Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften - Evangelische Fachhochschule Nürnberg

> public · Nürnberg · germany

## 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:** Nürnberg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** social-sciences, education, health
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.evhn.de/
- **Address:** Bärenschanzstraße 4, 90429 Nürnberg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Nuremberg is a historic city in Bavaria with a strong student population, affordable rents, good public transport, and a genuine sense of community. The city has museums, excellent restaurants, and a balance between cultural heritage and modern urban life. It's less trendy than Munich but more liveable and affordable, making it ideal for students seeking active student life without breaking the bank.

## Strengths

- No tuition fees for international students — a rare advantage over many private German universities charging €5,000–15,000 per year.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for motivated CIS applicants without top-band scores.
- Social sciences, education, and health are practice-oriented fields with strong graduate employability in Germany's welfare and care sectors.
- Nürnberg is Bavaria's second city with a dense small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy, offering internship and part-time work opportunities in logistics, IT, and manufacturing.
- Germany grants non-EU students up to 120 full working days per year during studies, enabling real income alongside a degree.
- An EU-recognised German degree unlocks an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert studies into a Bavarian career.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at applied sciences universities in Germany are taught in German; daily life and study require at least B2–C1 German proficiency.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding one year to the timeline.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year — a significant upfront capital requirement for CIS applicants.
- Nürnberg's student housing market is tight; affordable accommodation must be secured well in advance and may involve long waiting lists for dormitories.
- The social-sciences and health fields are common choices, meaning admission to popular programmes can be competitive despite the open fee structure.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €280–420
- **Private housing:** €420–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Nürnberg
- **How to apply:** Apply online exclusively through the Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg housing portal (werkswelt.de) after receiving the Zulassungsbescheid (letter of admission); paper applications are not accepted, and applicants are advised to submit as soon as possible because demand for the roughly 3,500 places across Erlangen and Nürnberg exceeds supply.
- **Notes:** Although Evangelische Hochschule Nürnberg is a private, church-affiliated university, it is explicitly listed among the institutions served by Studierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg, so students are eligible for the same public dormitories and application system as students at state universities in the region.
- **Source:** https://www.werkswelt.de/index.php?id=studium

## 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

---

Canonical page: https://studyroute.app/institutions/evangelische-hochschule-fuer-angewandte-wissenschaften-evangelische-fachhochschule-nuernberg
Source of this file: https://studyroute.app/institutions/evangelische-hochschule-fuer-angewandte-wissenschaften-evangelische-fachhochschule-nuernberg.md

Each figure above carries the date its record was last checked against its sources.
Where no date is shown, none is claimed — the figure is real, its check date is not on record.