# NORDAKADEMIE Hochschule der Wirtschaft

> private · Elmshorn · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €5400 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (Oct start) | rolling (~Jun, 12–15 months in advance) | No fixed deadline. Dual cooperative model — student must first secure a company training contract; employer controls admission timing. Study places list published each June for following year. C1 German required — de facto closed to non-German-speaking internationals. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Elmshorn
- **Region:** Schleswig-Holstein
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, engineering
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.nordakademie.de/en/
- **Address:** Köllner Chaussee 11, 25337 Elmshorn
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Elmshorn is a small town near Hamburg in Schleswig-Holstein with very low living costs and a practical, work-focused student culture. It's not a city with vibrant nightlife or major cultural institutions, but it offers affordability and proximity to Hamburg's job market. The compact size means student life is cohesive and campus-centred.

## Strengths

- At €5,400 per year, tuition is low relative to most private German universities, which often charge €10,000–20,000 annually.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English skills.
- Business and engineering programmes align directly with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy, which actively recruits applied-science graduates.
- A German university diploma carries EU-wide recognition and qualifies graduates for Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Schleswig-Holstein's lower cost of living compared to Hamburg or Munich reduces overall study expenses meaningfully.
- Students in Germany may work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, providing income and local work experience.

## Watch out for

- Germany's public universities charge little or no tuition for non-EU students outside Baden-Württemberg, making private-university fees a real trade-off to justify.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not recognised may still need to complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before enrolment.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year, which must be prepared before visa application.
- Elmshorn is a small town near Hamburg; internship and networking opportunities are more limited than in major German cities.
- Daily life, administration, and many social interactions in Schleswig-Holstein are conducted in German, creating a language barrier beyond the classroom.

## 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:** €250–300
- **Private housing:** €420–520
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Elmshorn
- **Notes:** ~60 on-campus rooms in Elmshorn + 40 private rooms via EMV Immobilien-Management (~€250/mo). Rooms available during theory phase only (not full academic year). 3-month registration window; allocation distance-based.

## 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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