# Hochschule Esslingen

> public · 73728 Esslingen am Neckar · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Engineering programmes only |
| Winter semester — most Master's programmes (deadline varies by degree programme) | 15 July | Confirmed for most listed Master's programmes (e.g. Angewandte Informatik); some individual programmes have a different deadline (e.g. 31 March for Automotive Systems) — check the specific programme page. The central application service (uni-assist) is not mentioned on this page for applicants with foreign school certificates. Source: https://www.hs-esslingen.de/studium/bewerbung-und-studienbeginn/bewerbung-fuer-einen-master-studiengang |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 73728 Esslingen am Neckar
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, economics
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.hs-esslingen.de/en/studies/degree-programs/
- **Address:** Mörikestraße, 73728 Esslingen am Neckar
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Esslingen is a charming small town near Stuttgart, in Baden-Württemberg's industrial heartland. Living costs are very reasonable — around €700–800 per month for shared housing and essentials. The old town has half-timbered buildings, cafés, and river walks. Esslingen is within the Stuttgart metro region, giving access to one of Germany's densest clusters of small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) while maintaining a smaller-town feel.

## Strengths

- Tuition of €3,000 per year is low for a non-EU student in Baden-Württemberg, where the standard non-EU semester fee alone is €1,500.
- A public university of applied sciences means practice-oriented engineering and economics degrees with direct industry links.
- Baden-Württemberg hosts one of Germany's densest concentrations of small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and automotive firms, creating strong internship and graduate hiring pipelines.
- Esslingen am Neckar is a compact, affordable city in the Stuttgart metro area, giving students city-level amenities without capital-city costs.
- An EU degree opens Schengen mobility and an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, allowing graduates to convert offers into a full work permit.
- An IELTS 6.0 minimum keeps the English-language entry bar accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional test scores.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; check each programme carefully before assuming English-medium delivery.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before admission, adding one to two semesters.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) loaded with approximately €11,904 for the first year, which must be arranged before the visa application.
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an additional semester fee of €1,500 on top of stated tuition, so actual annual costs are higher than the headline figure.
- Esslingen's compact size means the local job market and social scene are tied to Stuttgart; students without German language skills will find daily life and networking significantly harder.

## 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:** €298–505
- **Private housing:** €505–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Esslingen
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Stuttgart; Esslingen allocation — apply early April 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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