HAWK Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst, Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen
Hildesheim, Niedersachsen, Germany
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 6,000
- International
- 11.1%
- Programmes
- 53
- Taught in English
- 6
About HAWK Hochschule Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen
HAWK Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft und Kunst (University of Applied Sciences and Arts) is a state-funded Fachhochschule in Lower Saxony, Germany, with campuses in Hildesheim, Holzminden, and Göttingen. Founded in 1971, it has roots in Holzminden dating back to the 19th century and currently enrols more than 6,000 students across six faculties and approximately 48 study programmes at bachelor's and master's level.
HAWK emphasises practical, application-oriented teaching and research in close collaboration with regional industry and public institutions. Its subject profile spans architecture, conservation, design, engineering, social work, resource management, real estate, and health sciences - making it a broad applied-sciences institution rather than a specialist school. Dual-study, part-time, and continuing-education formats supplement the regular full-time degrees.
As a Niedersachsen public university, HAWK charges no tuition fees for bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes; students pay a semester contribution of approximately €400-500 which includes a Germany-wide Deutschlandticket (public-transport pass). International students from India, China, and Vietnam must present an APS certificate before admission.
State-funded Fachhochschule - no tuition fees for bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes
Six faculties across three campuses covering design, architecture, conservation, engineering, social work, and resource management
Approximately 48 study programmes including dual-study and part-time formats
Semester contribution (~€400-500) includes Germany-wide Deutschlandticket
APS certificate required for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam
Hildesheim campus offers affordable housing (~€6/m²) and UNESCO World Heritage city environment
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 6,000
- International
- 11.1% international students (6,006 students in total, winter semester 2025/26)
- Faculties
- 6
- Programmes
- 53
Study programmes
53 accredited degrees at HAWK Hochschule Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen, 6 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–24 of 53 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
No tuition fees for bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes at this public Lower Saxony university. Semester contribution: approximately €400-500 per semester, which includes a Germany-wide public-transport ticket (Deutschlandticket/Semesterticket). No additional non-EU surcharge (unlike Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria). Non-EU students must demonstrate proof of funds of approximately €11,904 per year (€992/month) via blocked account or equivalent.
Admission requirements
International degree-seeking applicants must submit: foreign school-leaving certificate (with certified German or English translation), proof of German language proficiency, CV, passport copy, and programme-specific documents (e.g. internship certificates). Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam must additionally provide an APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle). German language: TestDaF TDN 4, DSH level 2, telc C1 Hochschule, or Goethe C2 required for most programmes; Design BA accepts TestDaF TDN 3 / DSH level 1. Applicants without direct university-entrance qualification may be required to complete a Studienkolleg (preparatory college); the Studienkolleg assessment test is held in February (summer semester) and August (winter semester), with B1 German minimum to apply. Direct-admission applicants are processed through the Admissions Office on the basis of grade average. The general application deadline is 15 July each year (documents must be complete by that date).
Application deadlines
General deadline for international applicants: 15 July each year (complete documents required). Studienkolleg assessment test: February (summer semester entry) and August (winter semester entry). HAWK admits primarily for the winter semester (October start); summer semester admission depends on the programme.
How international applicants apply
Direct application - uni-assist is NOT used. The HAWK's official brochure for international applicants states explicitly that international applicants send their application directly to the HAWK ('nicht über Uni-Assist'), and the current applicant page confirms 'Internationale Studieninteressierte bewerben sich direkt an der HAWK': counselling by the International Office, admission by the Immatrikulationsamt, with quota-based selection by qualification in admission-restricted programmes. The International Office contact is [email protected] / +49 5121 881-145 (Akademisches Auslandsamt, Hohnsen 4, Hildesheim).
Languages of instruction
Primarily German-taught. A number of English-taught modules and electives are available; the language centre offers German as a Foreign Language courses and TestDaF preparation.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at HAWK Hochschule Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen
5 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Abschlussstipendium "Mit Verantwortung zum Abschluss"
Completion scholarship for students and doctoral candidates with family responsibilities (childcare up to age 14, pregnancy, or ca...
Amount: EUR 1,000 one-time payment per scholarship
Deadline: 22 April 2026 (per semester; next round autumn 2026)
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Deutschlandstipendium an der HAWK ("Foerdern fuer die Zukunft")
Germany Scholarship for high-performing, engaged HAWK students; 173 students funded by 106 private sponsors in 2025/26. Comes with...
Amount: EUR 300 per month
Deadline: 9 March - 2 May 2026 for the funding year 2026/27 (annual call each sp...
Bachelor, Master
E.W. Kuhlmann Stiftung - Rollierendes Stipendium
Revolving scholarship for international students - a loan-like instrument that must be repaid after graduation. Details available...
Amount: Varies
Bachelor, Master
Erasmus+ Mobilitaet
Erasmus+ mobility grants for study or internship at partner universities in Europe. Automatic scholarship with Erasmus+ placement....
Amount: Monthly grant (country-dependent, EUR 490-600)
Deadline: 1 Jun - 15 Jul (summer semester); 1 Nov - 15 Dec (winter semester)
Bachelor, Master
PROMOS-Stipendium (Auslandsmobilitaet)
Partial scholarships for study, internship, or thesis abroad worldwide (outside Erasmus+ countries). Monthly partial scholarship +...
Amount: Monthly partial scholarship (country-dependent) + travel allowance
Deadline: 15 Nov 2025 for following year; 31 May 2026 for remaining funds (perio...
Bachelor, Master
Campuses & locations
Main campus; hosts faculties of Architecture Engineering and Conservation, Design, and Social Work and Health. International Office headquartered here.
Faculty of Management, Construction, Real Estate.
Faculties of Engineering and Health, and Resource Management.
Living in Hildesheim
Hildesheim (population ~100,000) is a compact, affordable university city in Lower Saxony, approximately 30 km south-east of Hanover. It hosts over 10,000 students from three universities. Rental costs average around €6/m² - well below the national average - and much of the student accommodation is in shared houses in historic buildings. The city is known for its UNESCO World Heritage medieval churches, the annual Mera Luna festival, the EVI-Lichtungen light festival, and quality Egyptian antiquities in its museum. Berlin is reachable by ICE train in approximately two hours.
Student life & support
The semester contribution covers a Germany-wide public-transport pass (Deutschlandticket), giving students free travel across Germany. HAWK's tight integration with Hildesheim city means project-based internships, placements, and part-time work are accessible within short cycling distance. The city has a Hohnsensee lake for recreation and an active cultural calendar. HAWK runs a Language Centre with German intensive courses and tandem language-learning. The Studienstart-plus programme offers extended support for students entering university. Instagram community: @hawk.internationals.
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