# Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften

> public · 38302 Wolfenbüttel · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €700 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | Jul 15 | Most programmes via the central application service (uni-assist); CS/BIS closes Jun 15 |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Selected programmes only |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 38302 Wolfenbüttel
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, it, economics
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.ostfalia.de/en/courses-and-programs/
- **Address:** Herrenbreite, 38302 Wolfenbüttel
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

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 hubs of small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand). The main campus houses a historic library; the atmosphere is provincial but studious.

## Strengths

- 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 small-and-mid-sized-company-driven (Mittelstand) 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.

## Watch out for

- 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 preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or have a qualification recognised by the document check at the German mission (APS) 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.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** 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).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €355–370
- **Private housing:** €380–470
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Wolfenbüttel
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen halls across Wolfenbüttel, Salzgitter, Suderburg campuses

## 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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