# Fachhochschule Westküste, Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik

> public · Heide · 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/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — Bachelor programmes (general, most subjects) | 15 July | The application window opens 30 April and the general deadline is 15 July each year for winter-semester Bachelor programmes. Source: https://willkommen.fh-westkueste.de/de/bewerbung |
| Winter semester 2026/27 — Bachelor, specific programmes with an extended deadline (Betriebswirtschaft, International Tourism Management, Nachhaltigkeitsmanagement, Wirtschaftspsychologie, Wirtschaftsrecht, Angewandte KI, Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik, Green Process Engineering, Green Technology, Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen) | 2026-09-30 | These specific Bachelor programmes have a later, named deadline for the winter semester 2026/27 intake instead of the general 15 July cutoff. Source: https://willkommen.fh-westkueste.de/de/bewerbung |
| Winter semester — Master programmes (general) | 15 July | General winter-semester Master deadline is 15 July, or 31 August for some programmes, each year; the page does not name which programmes get the later date. Source: https://willkommen.fh-westkueste.de/de/bewerbung |
| Winter semester 2026/27 — Master, specific programmes with an extended deadline (Online-Master Wirtschaft, Medien & Psychologie; Automatisierungstechnik; Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen – Digitale Wirtschaft) | 2026-09-30 | These three Master programmes take applications until 30 September 2026 for the winter semester 2026/27 intake. Source: https://willkommen.fh-westkueste.de/de/bewerbung |
| Summer semester — Master programmes (general) | 15 January | Applications for the summer semester open 15 November the year before and close 15 January each year. The site says the summer semester does not admit Bachelor students (except higher-semester transfers). Source: https://willkommen.fh-westkueste.de/de/bewerbung |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Heide
- **Region:** Schleswig-Holstein
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, engineering
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** http://www.fh-westkueste.de
- **Address:** Westerstraße 4, 25746 Heide, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Heide is a small town on Germany's North Sea coast with maritime character, affordable living, and a tight student community — it's quiet but authentic. You're in a working port town, not a tourist resort, which gives real perspective on German industrial life.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students is rare even in Germany and removes the single largest cost barrier.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid upper-intermediate English.
- Business and engineering degrees from a German public university carry strong EU-wide recognition and labour-market value.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates ample time to convert a degree into an EU work permit.
- Heide is a small North German town with noticeably lower rents and living costs than Hamburg or Munich.
- Students in Germany can work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, supporting themselves during studies.

## Watch out for

- German is the dominant language of daily life and many bachelor programmes; limited German will restrict your options and social integration.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for the first year before a visa is issued.
- Heide is a small town with a limited local job and internship market; placements in major industries may require travel or relocation.
- A small-city campus offers fewer student clubs, cultural events, and international peer networks than a large university city.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €260–339
- **Private housing:** €340–430
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Heide
- **How to apply:** Apply via the Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein online housing portal. The dorm (111 units) is directly next to the Heide campus, offering both shared flats (WGs) and furnished single apartments, some with balcony/terrace.
- **Notes:** FH Westküste is officially served by Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein, which operates a 111-unit dorm adjacent to campus. Rents range €260–339/month depending on unit type (6-person WG vs. furnished single apartment). Heide is a small town, so private-market rents run lower than in larger cities.
- **Source:** https://studentenwerk.sh/de/wohnheime-heide

## 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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