Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten
About
Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten charges no tuition (just a ≈€310/year semester contribution) in Kempten (Allgäu) in Bavaria's dense Mittelstand industrial economy, teaching STEM, business and social sciences. An EU-recognised degree brings Schengen-wide mobility and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, with IELTS 6 keeping entry accessible.
Kempten sits in the Allgäu region of southern Bavaria, surrounded by mountains and lakes — visibly beautiful, with a mix of outdoor culture and small-town practicality. Living costs are moderate, and the region has strong regional employers (Mittelstand companies, light manufacturing). Student life is outdoors-oriented.
Application deadlines
- WiSeJul 15
MeinCampus portal closes Jul 15; uni-assist VPD must arrive by Jul 31; language certificate by Sep 30
- SoSeJan 15
Portal deadline Jan 15; VPD by Jan 15; language certificate by Mar 14
Accommodation
Sozialbau Kempten: Zugspitzstraße (next to campus) and Prälat-Götz-Straße (5 min to centre) €230–320; private dorms GreenlivingInn/STK Campus from €419. Apply ~3 months in advance via Studierendenwerk Augsburg
Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
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).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- 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.
- A German university of applied sciences degree is an EU-recognised qualification, opening the full European labour market.
- STEM and business fields align well with Bavaria's dense Mittelstand industrial base, supporting practical internships nearby.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa specifically for degree holders, easing the transition to employment.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is an accessible entry threshold for CIS applicants who have prepared in English.
- Kempten sits in the Allgäu region with a lower cost of living than Munich, stretching the student budget further.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and administration in Kempten also require solid German skills.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a Studienkolleg before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year before a study visa is issued.
- Kempten is a mid-sized regional city; the local job market for post-graduation international careers is narrower than in Munich or Berlin.
- International students may work only 120 full or 240 half days per year, which limits income during studies.
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