# Hochschule Düsseldorf

> public · 40476 Düsseldorf · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €640 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Selected programmes |
| Winter semester — study programmes with unrestricted admission (open-admission, zulassungsfrei) | 15 August | Confirmed, matches the stored rule. Source: https://www.hs-duesseldorf.de/applications-open-for-winter-semester-2627 |
| Winter semester — Bachelor's and Master's programmes with restricted admission (NC) | 15 July | Added: the stored row only covered open-admission programmes; the page also states a separate, earlier deadline for NC-restricted programmes. Source: https://www.hs-duesseldorf.de/applications-open-for-winter-semester-2627 |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 40476 Düsseldorf
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, arts, social, business
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hs-duesseldorf.de/en/
- **Address:** Münsterstraße 156, 40476 Düsseldorf
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Düsseldorf is a cosmopolitan city on the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia, known for art, fashion, and finance. Living costs are moderate — around €750–850 per month for shared housing and essentials. The city has a strong international vibe; galleries, design shops, and the riverside promenade (Altstadt) make it lively and culturally rich. Easy access to Cologne and the Ruhr.

## Strengths

- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€640 per year for administration and student services.
- A German university diploma is recognised across the EU, giving graduates access to the full European labour market.
- Graduates can stay in Germany for up to 18 months on a job-seeker visa to find qualified employment after completing their degree.
- Düsseldorf is one of Germany's leading business and trade hubs, offering strong internship and graduate-recruitment networks, especially in business, media, and engineering.
- The broad field mix — science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, social sciences, and business — means students can combine disciplines or switch focus within one institution.
- As a public Fachhochschule in NRW, the university applies NRW fee rules: no additional non-EU surcharge beyond the standard semester contribution, unlike Baden-Württemberg's €1,500/semester extra fee.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; students without C1-level German will face a severely limited programme choice.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding one extra year.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year — a significant upfront financial commitment before the visa is issued.
- Düsseldorf is an expensive city by German standards; accommodation costs and general living expenses are notably higher than in smaller university towns.
- During term time, international students may work only 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, limiting income that can offset 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:** €190–390
- **Private housing:** €450–700
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Düsseldorf
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf halls; international students eligible — apply by May for WiSe

## 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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