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

Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · University of Applied Sciences · Est. 1908

DE Rank #154 State-recognised German higher-education institution Admissions open
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Type
University of Applied Sciences
Founded
1908
Students
8,403
International
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Overview

Die Hochschule Wismar ist eine Fachhochschule in Rostock, Deutschland. Sie legt den Fokus auf praxisnahe Ausbildung in Technologie, Wirtschaft und Design. Mit einer Studierendenzahl von 8.403 bietet die Hochschule eine kooperative Lernumgebung, die den Schwerpunkt auf die praktische Anwendung von Wissen legt. Die Institution erhebt keine Studiengebühren; die Studierenden sind lediglich verpflichtet, einen Semesterbeitrag zu zahlen. Zu den Studiengängen gehören Fachrichtungen wie Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen, Architektur und Schiffstechnik, die vielfältige Möglichkeiten für Studierende bieten, an praktischen Übungen und Praktika teilzunehmen, die für die Vorbereitung auf ihre zukünftigen Karrieren entscheidend sind.

Programs at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applie

4 programs across 2 study levels.

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Architecture

Architecture – Master's Degree Course

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

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time 💰 No tuition fees
Master's Degree Marine Engineering

Master Marine Engineering (Double Degree)

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

⏱ 4 semesters 🎓 Full Time 💰 €1,200 total

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Industrial Engineering

Marine Engineering (Double Degree)

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

⏱ 7 semesters 🎓 Full Time 💰 €1,000 total

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

No tuition fees

Tuition-free

Semester contribution

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Semesterbeitrag — often includes a transport ticket

Indicative living cost

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Most public universities in Germany charge no tuition fees — only the semester contribution. Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester, and private universities set their own fees. Figures are indicative; confirm with the university before applying.

Guides for applying to German universities

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Admission requirements

A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the TestAS. Master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree with a good grade average; some subjects are restricted by a Numerus Clausus (NC) or an aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren).

Language: German-taught degrees: DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or Goethe-Zertifikat C2. English-taught degrees: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 88+ (programme-dependent); many international master’s programmes are taught fully in English and require no German at entry.

How to apply

  1. 1Check your qualification for equivalence in the anabin database and confirm the programme’s intake and deadline (usually 15 July for October, 15 January for April).
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the TestAS. Master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s degree with a good grade average; some subjects are restricted by a Numerus Clausus (NC) or an aptitude assessment (Eignungsfeststellungsverfahren).
  3. 3Apply through uni-assist (most international applicants), hochschulstart.de for nationally restricted subjects such as medicine, or directly with the university where it accepts direct applications.
  4. 4Submit certified transcripts and translations, your language certificate (DSH / TestDaF / telc for German-taught, IELTS / TOEFL for English-taught) and — if your country requires it — the APS certificate, then pay the processing fee.
  5. 5On receiving your letter of admission (Zulassungsbescheid), open a blocked account and take out health insurance, then apply for the national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission in your country.

For international students

Non-EU students apply for a German national student visa (Visa D) at the German mission in their country, then convert it into a residence permit for study purposes at the local Ausländerbehörde. Proof of funds is normally a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — currently about €11,904 for one year — plus statutory health insurance. Graduates may stay for up to 18 months on a job-seeking residence permit.

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Scholarships for Hochschule Wismar - University of Applie students

National and foundation scholarships open to students at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applie. Because public universities in Germany charge no tuition, these mostly fund living costs.

Partial Bachelor's Degree

Deutschlandstipendium

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

€300 per month for at least two semesters, independent of income and nationality

All students, including international Rolling
Full Master's Degree

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM)

European Commission (Erasmus+)

Full tuition, monthly allowance and travel/installation costs for the whole joint degree

International students Rolling
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Frequently asked questions

What are the admission requirements for Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design?

A secondary-school leaving certificate recognised as equivalent to the German Abitur (checked against the anabin database, usually via uni-assist). Applicants whose qualification is not directly equivalent complete a Studienkolleg year and the Feststellungsprüfung, or sit the Tes...

How much is tuition at Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design?

There are no tuition fees — you pay only the semester contribution. Figures are indicative — confirm with the university.

How is Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences, Technology, Business and Design ranked?

Germany national rank #154.

What are the English requirements?

German-taught degrees: DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule or Goethe-Zertifikat C2. English-taught degrees: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 88+ (programme-dependent); many international master’s programmes are taught fu...

Sources

Last updated 22 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.