# Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Hof

> public · 95028 Hof · 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 (BSc) | Jul 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist) (required for non-EU with foreign degrees). Window opens Nov 15 previous year. Apply to uni-assist 4 weeks before portal deadline |
| WiSe (MSc — AI/Robotics/Global Management etc.) | May 31 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window Nov 5 – May 31. Earlier deadline — critical for visa |
| SoSe (BSc) | Jul 15 | Window May 1 – Jul 15 |
| SoSe (MSc selected) | May 31 | Window Apr 15 – May 31 |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 95028 Hof
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, arts, business, computer-science, engineering, water-management
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hof-university.de/en/
- **Address:** Alfons-Goppel-Platz 1, 95028 Hof
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Hof is a small industrial town in Upper Franconia, two hours from Munich. Living costs are very low, and the town has genuine German character without tourist infrastructure. Suitable if you want to focus on studies and minimize expenses — less nightlife and fewer distractions than larger cities.

## 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.
- Applied-sciences focus means practical projects and industry placements are built into the curriculum.
- Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), arts, and business fields are all on offer, giving CIS applicants flexibility at one campus.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for B2-level applicants without a top-band score.
- Bavaria's strong small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy provides internship and Werkstudent opportunities even from a smaller city.
- A German EU degree unlocks the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and full Schengen work mobility.

## Watch out for

- You must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 to prove funds for a student visa.
- Hof is a small city of roughly 45,000 people; the student social scene and specialist job market are limited.
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; confirming the language of your chosen programme is essential.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent may need to complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) first.
- Tuition may be €0, but total living costs in Germany typically exceed €900–1,100 per month once rent and insurance are included.

## 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:** €315–408
- **Private housing:** €408–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Hof
- **Notes:** 3 dorms: Am Saalepark (Hof centre) €347–376/month; Am Eichelberg (on campus) €408/month; Haus Waldstein (Münchberg campus) €315/month. All-inclusive (electricity, water, heating, internet). Deposit €290–570

## 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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