# Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig

> public · Leipzig · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €400 — 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 (C1/C2 German) | Jul 15 | Window Apr 1 – Jul 15. Direct BSc/MSc via the central application service (uni-assist). Architecture BSc aptitude test deadline Apr 30 |
| WiSe (B1/B2 + prep course) | Jun 15 | Window Apr 1 – Jun 15. For the preparatory-year (Studienkolleg) track. Architecture MSc aptitude deadline Jun 15 |
| SoSe (MSc C1/C2) | Jan 15 | Window Nov 1 – Jan 15. Master programmes only |
| SoSe (B1/B2 prep) | Dec 15 | Window Nov 1 – Dec 15 |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Leipzig
- **Region:** Sachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, economics, design, computer-science, social-sciences
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.htwk-leipzig.de
- **Address:** Kochstraße, 04277 Leipzig
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Leipzig has been transforming from a post-industrial city into a cultural and creative centre. The cost of living is remarkably low (€350–400/month), and the city's energy is earnest and forward-looking. Once known for heavy industry, it's now home to street artists, indie music venues, independent publishers, and makers. There's a genuine DIY ethos.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€400 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- HTWK Leipzig is a public applied-sciences university in Sachsen, meaning no hidden commercial surcharges for non-EU students.
- Fields span engineering, computer science, economics, design, and social sciences, covering strong demand areas in Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- A German degree is recognised across all EU and Schengen countries, and graduates qualify for an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Leipzig is a mid-sized university city with a low cost of living compared to Munich or Hamburg, easing the financial pressure beyond tuition.
- Students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, allowing part-time income to offset living costs during studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; the IELTS 6.0 minimum likely applies to specific English-track programmes only.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding one to two semesters.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for one year before a student visa is issued.
- Leipzig's job market is smaller than Frankfurt, Munich, or Berlin; internship and post-graduation employment options in some fields may be more limited.
- The IELTS minimum of 6.0 is an entry floor, not a guarantee of language success; academic and daily life in Germany demands ongoing German-language skills.

## 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:** €140–290
- **Private housing:** €280–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Leipzig
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Leipzig — single room in shared flat €225–360/month, apartments €330–430. Full range €190–515. All-inclusive (utilities + internet). International degree students: min 1-year lease. Apply at studentenwerk-leipzig.de

## 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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