# Hochschule Worms, University of Applied Sciences

> public · Worms · 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 — restricted (NC, Numerus Clausus) Bachelor's and Master's programs | 15 July | Applications open 2 May and close 15 July every year for restricted-admission (NC) programs starting in the winter semester. Source: https://www.hs-worms.de/bewerben/allgemeine-informationen/bewerbungszeitraeume-und-fristen |
| Winter semester — Entrepreneurship (M.A.) and Global Trade Management (M.A.), restricted (NC) | 15 June | Earlier deadline for these two specific Master's programs starting in the winter semester. Source: https://www.hs-worms.de/bewerben/allgemeine-informationen/bewerbungszeitraeume-und-fristen |
| Winter semester — open-admission (zulassungsfrei) Bachelor's and Master's programs | 31 August | Applications open 2 May and close 31 August every year for open-admission programs starting in the winter semester. Source: https://www.hs-worms.de/bewerben/allgemeine-informationen/bewerbungszeitraeume-und-fristen |
| Summer semester — restricted (NC) Bachelor's and Master's programs | 15 January | Applications open 2 November and close 15 January every year for restricted-admission (NC) programs starting in the summer semester. Source: https://www.hs-worms.de/bewerben/allgemeine-informationen/bewerbungszeitraeume-und-fristen |
| Summer semester — Entrepreneurship (M.A.) and Global Trade Management (M.A.), restricted (NC) | 15 December | Earlier deadline for these two specific Master's programs starting in the summer semester. Source: https://www.hs-worms.de/bewerben/allgemeine-informationen/bewerbungszeitraeume-und-fristen |
| Summer semester — open-admission (zulassungsfrei) Bachelor's and Master's programs | 28 February | Applications open 2 November and close 28 February every year (29 February in a leap year) for open-admission programs starting in the summer semester. Source: https://www.hs-worms.de/bewerben/allgemeine-informationen/bewerbungszeitraeume-und-fristen |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Worms
- **Region:** Rheinland-Pfalz
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, computer-science, hospitality
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.hs-worms.de
- **Address:** Erenburgerstraße 19, 67549 Worms, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Worms is a medieval cathedral town on the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate, steeped in history and wine culture. Living costs are moderate, and the city has good rail connections to Frankfurt and other major employment centres.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students makes this public Fachhochschule far more affordable than private German universities charging €10,000–€20,000 per year.
- Business, computer science, and hospitality are all practice-oriented fields well suited to an applied sciences university focused on industry connections.
- An EU degree from Germany qualifies graduates for the 18-month job-seeker visa to pursue employment across the entire Schengen area.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for CIS applicants, lower than the 6.5–7.0 thresholds common at larger research universities.
- Worms is a small city in Rhineland-Palatinate with relatively low living costs compared to Frankfurt, just 60 km away, easing budget pressure.
- Proximity to Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main economic corridor gives students realistic access to internships in finance, logistics, and tech.

## Watch out for

- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year — a significant upfront financial commitment.
- Most daily life, administration, and many bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen still operate in German, creating a real language barrier beyond the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding one year and extra cost to the study timeline.
- Worms is a small city with a limited local job market; students seeking part-time work or internships in their field may need to commute to Frankfurt.
- Germany allows 120 full or 240 half working days per year for international students, but finding suitable English-language jobs in a small city can be difficult.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €240–270
- **Private housing:** €340–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Worms
- **How to apply:** Apply online through Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz; Worms deadlines are February 1 and August 1, with move-in dates March 1 / September 1.
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz runs the Max Kade Haus dormitory (Bebelstraße 22/24-26) with 198 studios (€310–420/month), 32 shared single rooms in 4-person flats (€370/month), and 2 family apartments (€450–540/month), all utilities included. Private WG-Zimmer market rent runs roughly €250–400/month based on current wg-gesucht listings and the city Mietspiegel (~€11.3/m²).
- **Source:** https://www.daad.de/de/in-deutschland-studieren/leben-in-deutschland/wohnheimfinder/detail/detail/wohnheim-bebelstrasse-2224-26-worms/?df-id=1120

## 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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