# Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design

> public · Wismar · germany

## 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 — direct-entry Bachelor's and Master's applicants | 15 July | Standing annual deadline for direct-entry applicants to the winter semester. Source: https://www.hs-wismar.de/international/aktuelles/termine-fristen/ |
| Summer semester — direct-entry Bachelor's and Master's applicants | 15 January | Standing annual deadline for direct-entry applicants to the summer semester. Source: https://www.hs-wismar.de/international/aktuelles/termine-fristen/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Wismar
- **Region:** Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, design, engineering, computer-science, maritime
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.hs-wismar.de
- **Address:** Philipp-Müller-Straße 14, 23966 Wismar, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Wismar is a Baltic harbour town with a UNESCO-listed old town and a relaxed maritime atmosphere. Living costs are among Germany's lowest, and the Baltic setting offers outdoor recreation alongside urban access via regular rail connections.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students makes Hochschule Wismar one of the most affordable university options in Germany.
- As a public university of applied sciences, it offers practice-oriented degrees in engineering, business, design, and computer science.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid English preparation.
- A German university diploma is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, opening careers in 27 countries.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving you time to convert your degree into employment.
- Wismar is a small Baltic Sea city with low cost of living compared to Berlin or Munich, easing your budget.

## Watch out for

- Daily life and many bachelor programmes are conducted in German; without B2/C1 you will struggle outside English-taught tracks.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before direct admission to a bachelor programme.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a full year before visa issuance.
- Wismar is a small city with a limited local job market; internship and post-graduation employment options may require relocating.
- The specific mix of English-taught programmes is not confirmed here; verify with the university before applying.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €148–320
- **Private housing:** €320–400
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Wismar
- **How to apply:** Apply online via the Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar housing portal; deadlines April 1 (winter semester) / October 1 (summer semester).
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar manages dorms in Wismar; furnished rooms cost €300–400/month with utilities/heating billed separately (per hs-wismar.de), while the broader Rostock-Wismar network overall spans €148–320 flat-rate depending on building. Private WG rooms run €180–300/month, small apartments €190–370/month; the International Office assists with room search and recommends wg-gesucht.de.
- **Source:** https://www.hs-wismar.de/international/aus-dem-ausland/wohnen-in-wismar/

## 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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