# Hochschule Emden/Leer

> public · 26723 Emden · 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 | NC-restricted via the central application service (uni-assist) |
| WiSe | Sep 30 | Open-admission programmes — late deadline unusual for non-EU |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Selected programmes |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 26723 Emden
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, business, social, maritime
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hs-emden-leer.de/en/
- **Address:** Constantiaplatz 4, 26723 Emden
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Emden is a small coastal town in Lower Saxony, on the North Sea, with a maritime heritage and a quiet student atmosphere. Living costs are very low — around €600–700 per month for housing and essentials. The town has a working harbour, museums, and easy access to the islands and Dutch border. The pace is slower than larger university cities, but the affordability is exceptional.

## 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.
- A public university of applied sciences degree carries full EU recognition and opens the Schengen labour market upon graduation.
- Germany grants 18 months of post-study job-search rights, giving graduates real time to secure small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) or engineering employment.
- Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), business, and social-sciences coverage suits a wide range of CIS applicants without forcing a narrow specialisation choice.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for B2-level students, reducing the language-certification barrier to admission.
- Emden sits in Niedersachsen near the Dutch border, meaning lower rents and daily costs compared to Hamburg or Berlin.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German universities of applied sciences are taught in German; daily life in Emden also requires solid German for integration.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent may need a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding 12 months and extra costs.
- Financial proof requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year — funds must be frozen before the visa is issued.
- Emden is a small coastal city with a limited local job and internship market; students targeting large-company placements may need to travel.
- International students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year — exceeding this risks visa status and is a common compliance mistake.

## 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:** €200–320
- **Private housing:** €320–420
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Emden
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Osnabrück halls; Emden campus is small — limited rooms, apply early

## 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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