# Hochschule für nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — Bachelor's in Nutrition and Agriculture, Sustainably Shaped (Ernährungs-/Agrarkultur nachhaltig gestalten), first-semester applicants with a foreign school-leaving certificate that qualifies for university (HZB) — both EU/EEA and non-EU citizens | 15 July | Applications for the first semester are accepted 1 April to 15 July. Source: https://www.hnee.de/studium/bachelor/ernaehrungs-agrarkultur-nachhaltig-gestalten/bewerbung-ernaehrungs-agrarkultur-nachhaltig-gestalten |
| Summer semester — same Bachelor's programme, transfer applicants entering a higher semester with a foreign school-leaving certificate (HZB) | 1 December | Applications for transfer into a higher semester are accepted 1 November to 1 December. Source: https://www.hnee.de/studium/bachelor/ernaehrungs-agrarkultur-nachhaltig-gestalten/bewerbung-ernaehrungs-agrarkultur-nachhaltig-gestalten |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Eberswalde
- **Region:** Brandenburg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** natural-sciences, business, engineering
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hnee.de/
- **Address:** Schicklerstraße 5, 16225 Eberswalde, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Eberswalde is a small, green town northeast of Berlin (population ~40k) with forests, parks, and a focus on sustainability. Living costs are very low (€300–350/month), and the town's character is earthy and practical. The university's emphasis on forestry, agriculture, and environmental management means you're surrounded by people who care about land and nature.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes this public university one of the most affordable options in Germany.
- Fields in natural sciences, business, and engineering align with Germany's strongest graduate job markets.
- An EU degree grants access to Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa for non-EU graduates.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible compared to many German universities requiring higher scores.
- Eberswalde's location in Brandenburg near Berlin puts internship and employer networks within reach.
- Studying at a public German university earns a recognised EU qualification valued across Schengen countries.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU students must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a German student visa is issued.
- Many bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life in Eberswalde also requires German language skills.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before direct university admission in Germany.
- Eberswalde is a small city with a limited local job market; most internship opportunities require travel to Berlin.
- Students may work only 120 full or 240 half days per year, restricting earnings during studies.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €200–360
- **Private housing:** €360–420
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Eberswalde
- **How to apply:** Apply online via Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg's housing portal (swobb.de/stuweantraege/ffo_bewerbung/) as soon as possible after receiving the admission letter; a separate short-stay form exists for stays under 90 days. Allocation has no fixed deadline and depends on when rooms become vacant, so early applications rank better.
- **Notes:** HNEE students are officially covered by Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg (formerly Studentenwerk Frankfurt/Oder), confirmed by Brandenburg's Ministry of Science, which operates three dormitory complexes in Eberswalde (Bernauer Heerstrasse, Brandenburg Quarter, Schwappachweg). HNEE itself owns no housing and states the market is tight, so students should apply for a dorm room immediately upon admission.
- **Source:** https://studierendenwerk-ostbrandenburg.de/en/living-in-eberswalde/

## 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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