M.Sc. German 3 Semesters

Smart Society

Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hof Hof, Germany

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Key Facts

Degree

M.Sc.

Duration

3 Semesters

Type

Postgraduate

Accreditation

Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen

Until Sep 2033

Language

German

Campus

Hof

IELTS

6.5 academic (minimum accepted score for English-taught programmes)

German Requirement

English-taught programmes (except Software Engineering M.Eng.) additionally require a Germ...

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Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hof

Fachhochschulen / HAW · Bayern

Tuition & Fees

EU / EEA Students

tuition:: No tuition, semester contribution only

Non-EU / International

tuition:: No tuition, semester contribution only

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Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hof, a Fachhochschulen / HAW in Hof, Germany offers an M.Sc. in Smart Society, with a standard duration of 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years). Instruction is in German, so applicants need to demonstrate German proficiency (typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4); the programme holds Akkreditiert ohne Auflagen accreditation. GradGermany provides end-to-end support for Indian students applying to master's programmes in Germany — from eligibility assessment and SOP review to visa guidance and post-arrival settlement.

Language Requirements

Entry Requirements

English Proficiency

Official test certificate mandatory for all applicants whose mother tongue is not English: IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 minimums (TOEFL iBT Home Edition and Paper Edition also accepted). Other certificates (Pearson, Cambridge, etc.) may be accepted at examination-board discretion after application; Medium-of-Instruction letters and Duolingo are NOT accepted. Certificates serve admission only, not visa purposes.

German Language

English-taught programmes (except Software Engineering M.Eng.) additionally require a German certificate at minimum CEFR A1, uploaded within the deadline given in the Primuss portal. German-taught programmes require German B2 (CEFR); a German higher-education entrance qualification or a fully German-taught prior degree counts as proof. Hof offers no preparatory German courses for admission/visa purposes (only free courses for enrolled students).

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Application Periods

Semester

Locations

Hof

Subject Groups

Art, Music & Design

Study Fields

Beratung Bildungsmanagement Data Science Public Management, Sozialmanagement Stadtplanung

Study Forms

Vollzeit

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hof welcomes international applicants for its M.Sc. in Smart Society in Hof. You will typically need a recognised bachelor's degree in a related field, language proficiency documentation, and a complete application package. GradGermany guides you through every step.

The programme runs for 3 semesters (approximately 1.5 years).

This programme is taught in German. You will need to prove German proficiency, typically DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×4. Some universities accept Goethe-Zertifikat C1.

Tuition fees vary. Most public German universities charge no tuition — only a semester contribution of approximately €150–€350. Additional costs include health insurance (~€120/month), the blocked account requirement (€11,904/year), and living expenses.

You can apply via uni-assist or directly through the university's admissions portal. GradGermany handles your full application — SOP writing, document preparation, submission, and visa support.

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