31134 Hildesheim, Germany
HAWK Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
31134 Hildesheim, Germany
Fields
stem, medicine, arts, social, business
Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students makes HAWK far more affordable than private German universities charging €10,000–20,000 per year.
- As a public applied-sciences university, HAWK combines practical training with industry projects, easing your path to German employers.
- The broad field mix — STEM, arts, medicine, social sciences, and business — lets you combine disciplines rare at specialized institutions.
- An EU degree grants full Schengen mobility and access to Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Hildesheim's lower cost of living compared to Frankfurt or Munich stretches your €11,904 blocked-account funds noticeably further.
- Germany allows international students up to 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work per year alongside studies.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; without C1 level you will face a very limited English-taught choice.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a Studienkolleg or equivalent before university admission, adding one preparatory year.
- You must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before your visa is issued — plan for this well in advance.
- Hildesheim is a mid-sized city with a modest internship market; students targeting large corporate employers may need to commute or relocate.
- The IELTS 6.0 minimum applies to English-track programmes only; German-track entry requires separate certified German language proof.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.