Master's Degree
Automotive Engineering
Automotive Systems
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
⏱ 3 semesters 🎓 Full Time
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Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg · University of Applied Sciences · Est. 1868
DE Rank #92 Star rating 4/6 State-recognised; programmes accredited under the Akkreditierungsrat system Admissions open
Overview
Esslingen is one of Germany’s best-regarded engineering universities of applied sciences, feeding the automotive and automation industry around Stuttgart.
Programs at HS Esslingen
3 programs across 1 study levels.
Master's Degree
Master's Degree
Mechanical Engineering
Design and Development in Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
⏱ 3 semesters 🎓 Full Time
Master's Degree
International Business
International Industrial Management (MiM)
Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
⏱ 3 semesters 🎓 Full Time
Tuition fees & costs
Indicative annual tuition
€3,000/yr
Low tuitionSemester contribution
€170/semester
Semesterbeitrag — often includes a transport ticketIndicative living cost
€10,500–€15,000/yr
On-campus accommodationMost 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.
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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
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Read the student visa & residence permit guide →Frequently asked questions
What are the admission requirements for Esslingen University of Applied Sciences?
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 Esslingen University of Applied Sciences?
Tuition is around €3,000/yr, plus living costs. Figures are indicative — confirm with the university.
How is Esslingen University of Applied Sciences ranked?
Germany national rank #92.
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...
Last updated 21 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.