# Hochschule für Gesellschaftsgestaltung

> public · 56068 Koblenz · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €600 — 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 | rolling | No fixed deadline. Multi-round rolling admissions — earlier application guarantees place. WiSe-only start; SoSe mid-year entry by individual consultation only |
| SoSe | n/a | No regular SoSe intake. Studies formally start each October (WiSe) |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 56068 Koblenz
- **Region:** Rheinland-Pfalz
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, social, humanities
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.hfgg.de/
- **Address:** Kornpfortstraße 15, 56068 Koblenz
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Koblenz is a picturesque Rhine town where two rivers meet, famous for its fortress and wine culture. Living costs are very low, and you'll find student housing easily. The city has enough student life (thanks to nearby universities) while remaining quiet and manageable—perfect if you want an authentic German town without Berlin's bustle.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 for non-EU students; the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€600 per year, which funds administration and student services rather than teaching.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most prepared CIS applicants without years of additional test prep.
- Business, social sciences, and humanities fields are strongly represented, suiting students from CIS with liberal-arts or management backgrounds.
- A German university degree carries EU recognition, easing credential validation across all 27 EU and Schengen member states.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert a degree into a work permit.
- Koblenz sits at the Rhein-Mosel confluence in Rheinland-Pfalz, a region with mid-size companies offering internship and part-time work opportunities.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and academic study demand at minimum B2–C1 level even where English tracks exist.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before enrolling, adding time and cost.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for the first year — a significant upfront capital requirement for CIS students.
- Koblenz is a mid-size city; the local job market and internship pipeline for business or humanities graduates is narrower than in Frankfurt or Berlin.
- International students may work only 120 full days or 240 half days per year, limiting income during studies and making financial planning critical.

## 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:** €280–340
- **Private housing:** €380–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Koblenz
- **Notes:** Student association Studi-Haus at Vikariehaus am Jesuitenplatz (Koblenz Altstadt, 2 min from campus) — dormitory-style for block seminar periods, not full-time residency. Costs bundled into semester fee (€2,666/semester). Private shared flats in Koblenz for full-time residents

## 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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