# Hochschule Rhein-Waal - University of Applied Sciences

> public · Kleve · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €660 — 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 | Via the central application service (uni-assist) for non-EU. Bachelor WiSe only. Masters in both semesters |
| SoSe (MSc only) | TBC | Master's programmes only. Contact study@hochschule-rhein-waal.de for current SoSe dates |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Kleve
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, economics, natural-sciences, social-sciences, health, computer-science, international-relations, international-business
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de
- **Address:** Marie-Curie-Straße 1, 47533 Kleve
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Kleve sits on the Lower Rhine, on the Dutch border. Living costs are low, and the city has a quiet, studious atmosphere. The bicultural environment — you're between Germany and the Netherlands — opens job opportunities in both countries. Many students bike across the border for events or weekend work.

## Strengths

- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€660 per year for administration and student services.
- The broad field portfolio — engineering, computer science, economics, health, and natural sciences — suits most CIS student profiles in one campus.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible without advanced exam preparation compared to research universities.
- A German EU diploma gives access to the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and full Schengen mobility.
- Students may work up to 120 full days per year, covering a significant share of living costs.
- Nordrhein-Westfalen hosts Germany's densest small and mid-sized (Mittelstand) and industrial cluster, creating internship pipelines in engineering and tech fields close to campus.

## Watch out for

- Kleve is a small border town; the local job market is limited, and most industry connections require commuting or relocation after graduation.
- Daily life, housing search, and many administrative processes in Kleve are conducted in German, posing a barrier for students without B1–B2 German.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not recognised in Germany typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a 12-month visa — a significant upfront capital commitment.
- Applied-sciences degrees (Fachhochschule) are vocationally strong but may restrict direct entry to research-track master's programmes at research universities (TU/LMU tier) without additional requirements.

## 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:** €300–420
- **Private housing:** €400–530
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Kleve
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf — 5 halls across Kleve (Brienerstr., Flutstr., Hafenstr.) and Kamp-Lintfort (Oststr., Friedrich-Heinrich-Allee). Single rooms €293–380/month; 2-person rooms €306–349; 2-room apt €516. Apply early — limited places

## 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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