# Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Ansbach

> public · 91522 Ansbach · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €310 — 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 programmes via the central application service (uni-assist) |
| WiSe | Sep 15 | Open-admission programmes |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Selected programmes |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 91522 Ansbach
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, arts, social, business, natural-sciences
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hs-ansbach.de/en/
- **Address:** Schöneckerstraße, 91522 Ansbach
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Ansbach is a small Bavarian town (about 40 km south of Nuremberg) with a medieval center and low cost of living. Student life is quieter than in Munich or Nuremberg, but the town is historic and accessible by regional train. Good if you want affordable living and a tight-knit student cohort.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€310 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- As a public Fachhochschule in Bavaria, the degree is state-recognised and carries EU diploma status accepted across the Schengen zone.
- Graduating in Germany gives access to an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, the longest in the EU for this category.
- International students may work 120 full or 240 half days per year, allowing part-time income during studies.
- Fields span science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, social sciences, and business, giving broad programme choice within one campus.
- Ansbach is a mid-size Bavarian town with low cost of living compared to Munich or Nuremberg, making monthly budgets more manageable.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; insufficient C1 German level blocks admission to the majority of courses.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised in Germany must complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before enrolling.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a visa — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Ansbach is a small city with a limited local job market; internship and graduate employment options are fewer than in Munich or Nuremberg.
- The IELTS 6.0 minimum applies to English-track programmes only; students targeting German-taught programmes need a separate certified German language qualification.

## 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:** €270–340
- **Private housing:** €350–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Ansbach
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg; Ansbach allocation — small campus, limited rooms

## 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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