Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
About
Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften charges no tuition (just a ≈€700/year semester contribution) as a public university of applied sciences in Wolfenbüttel in a compact, affordable German city, teaching engineering, IT and economics. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Wolfenbüttel is a small town in Lower Saxony, with a baroque old town and a quieter living pace. Monthly expenses run €700–800 for housing, food, and transport. The surrounding region connects easily to Hanover, Brunswick, and other Mittelstand hubs. The main campus houses a historic library; the atmosphere is provincial but studious.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 15
Most programmes via uni-assist; CS/BIS closes Jun 15
- SoSeJan 15
Selected programmes only
Accommodation
Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen halls across Wolfenbüttel, Salzgitter, Suderburg campuses
Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- As a public applied-sciences university in Niedersachsen, it benefits from Germany's publicly funded higher-education system with minimal fees.
- Engineering, IT, and economics programmes align directly with Germany's Mittelstand-driven economy, supporting strong internship and graduate employment prospects.
- A German university degree is EU-recognised, and graduates can stay 18 months on a job-seeker visa to find work anywhere in the Schengen area.
- The Wolfenbüttel–Braunschweig region has a dense concentration of engineering and technology firms, creating practical placement opportunities close to campus.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English preparation.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; students without C1 German face a very limited choice of English-taught courses.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a Studienkolleg or have an APS-recognised qualification before admission — an extra year of preparation.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a full year, which must be secured before the visa is issued.
- Wolfenbüttel is a small town; students seeking a large international student community, nightlife, or diverse cultural scene may find the environment limited.
- During studies, non-EU students are restricted to 120 full or 240 half working days per year, which caps part-time income for covering living costs.
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