# Hochschule Nordhausen

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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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| German-taught Bachelor and Master programmes — non-EU applicants applying from abroad | 31 August | Stated as a standing annual rule; lets international applicants apply before the general application period opens. Source: https://www.hs-nordhausen.de/international/come-in/bewerbung/ |
| Winter semester — English-taught Master's programmes via the central application service (uni-assist) | 30 April | Applies to Computer Engineering for IoT Systems, Environmental and Recycling Technology, Renewable Energy Systems, and Mechatronics. Source: https://www.hs-nordhausen.de/studienangebote/bewerbung/online-bewerbung/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Nordhausen
- **Region:** Thüringen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, business, computer-science, environmental
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.hs-nordhausen.de
- **Address:** Weinberghof 4, 99734 Nordhausen, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Nordhausen is in Thuringia, an industrial town in former East Germany with very low living costs. It's quiet, affordable, and genuinely focused on practical work. The local economy is manufacturing-heavy, so engineering and computer-science graduates have real job opportunities nearby.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes this a rare affordable option compared to private German universities charging €10,000–20,000 per year.
- A public university of applied sciences focuses on practical, employer-oriented engineering, business, and computer science programmes.
- An EU/Schengen diploma is recognised across 27 countries, giving graduates broad labour-market access beyond Germany.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates remain and convert to a work permit after finishing their degree.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants who studied English but did not attend an international-medium school.
- Thuringia has a low cost of living compared to Berlin or Munich, meaning the €11,904 blocked account (Sperrkonto) requirement covers more actual months of expenses.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German, so daily life and many lectures will require at least B2–C1 German regardless of IELTS.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding up to one year and extra costs to the timeline.
- Nordhausen is a small city with a limited local job market, which reduces internship and part-time work opportunities compared to larger German cities.
- Germany requires non-EU students to prove €11,904 in a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) before a visa is issued, which is a significant upfront financial barrier.
- A university of applied sciences degree may carry less weight for research-track master's programmes or academic careers than a classical research university diploma.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €220–290
- **Private housing:** €290–370
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Nordhausen
- **How to apply:** Apply directly online to Studierendenwerk Thüringen (per-residence portal, not via the university); rooms are allocated in order of application receipt starting roughly 6 weeks before semester start, with priority given to international students who apply on time.
- **Notes:** Dorms are operated by Studierendenwerk Thüringen across six residences near campus, with official rents of €211–431/month (all-inclusive). No official figure was published for private WG-Zimmer rents, though the university notes Nordhausen rents are roughly half those of major German cities.
- **Source:** https://www.stw-thueringen.de/wohnen/wohnheime.html

## 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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