# Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften Kempten

> public · 87435 Kempten (Allgäu) · 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 | MeinCampus portal closes Jul 15; a preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) from the central application service (uni-assist) must arrive by Jul 31; language certificate by Sep 30 |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Portal deadline Jan 15; preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) by Jan 15; language certificate by Mar 14 |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 87435 Kempten (Allgäu)
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, business, social
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hs-kempten.de/en/
- **Address:** Bahnhofstraße, 87435 Kempten (Allgäu)
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

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.

## 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.
- A German university of applied sciences degree is an EU-recognised qualification, opening the full European labour market.
- Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and business fields align well with Bavaria's dense small and mid-sized companies (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.

## Watch out for

- 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 preparatory year (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.

## 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:** €300–429
- **Private housing:** €429–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Kempten
- **Notes:** 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

## 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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