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Fachhochschulen / HAW

Hochschule Aalen – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gesundheit

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About Hochschule Aalen – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gesundheit

Hochschule Aalen – University of Applied Sciences (Technik, Wirtschaft und Gesundheit) is a public Fachhochschule located in Aalen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1962 as the Staatliche Ingenieurschule Aalen, it has grown to approximately 4,000 enrolled students and around 60 degree programmes across five academic faculties. The university holds doctoral degree-awarding rights, granted in 2023.

The institution organises its teaching and research across five subject clusters: Economy and Management; Health and Natural Sciences; Engineering Sciences and Future Technologies; Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence; and Design and Communication. Programmes are offered at bachelor's and master's level, with several degrees available fully in English. The university has been among Germany's most research-intensive universities of applied sciences since 2006 and operates three distinct campus areas within the city.

Aalen University participates actively in international exchange through Erasmus+ and bilateral partnerships dating back to its first international agreement in 1985. The International Center provides dedicated support for incoming exchange and degree-seeking students, including language courses, a buddy programme, and connections to the Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg for career integration.

Key facts

Founded
1962
Students
4,000
Faculties
5

Founded 1962; granted doctoral degree-awarding rights in 2023

Approximately 4,000 students across ~60 degree programmes

11 fully English-taught programmes (3 bachelor's, 8 master's)

Three campus areas in Aalen: Beethovenstraße, Waldcampus, and Burren

Non-EU students pay €1,500/semester tuition plus ~€180 semester contribution (WS 2026/27 figures)

Ranked among Germany's most research-intensive universities of applied sciences since 2006

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU/EEA international students a tuition fee of €1,500 per semester for standard bachelor's and master's degree programmes, in addition to the mandatory semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of approximately €180 per semester. EU/EEA students and German nationals are not charged this additional fee. Students pursuing a second degree pay an additional €650 per semester. The semester contribution covers student services (Studierendenwerk), public transport entitlement, and the student union. The figures cited (€1,500 + €180) are confirmed for Winter Semester 2026/27.

Admission requirements

International applicants must submit credentials through uni-assist, which issues a Vorprüfungsdokumentation (VPD) required for the application portal. For English-taught bachelor's programmes, applicants must hold a recognised university entrance qualification and provide proof of aptitude via TestAS (≥100), SAT (≥1050), or ACT (≥20). For English-taught master's programmes, a completed 3–4 year university degree representing at least 15 years of total education is required. English language proficiency must be demonstrated by a certificate no older than two years (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, TOEIC 785, Cambridge First Grade B, or PTE Academic B2 64, among others). Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants whose prior qualifications are from those countries must obtain an APS certificate before applying, as required by German consulates for the student visa. Credential recognition follows standard anabin/KMK procedures; all applicants should verify the anabin status of their home institution.

Application deadlines

English-taught bachelor's programmes: 15 March (extended to 15 June) for Winter Semester; 30 November for Summer Semester. German-taught bachelor's with NC: 15 July (Winter), 15 January (Summer). German-taught bachelor's without NC: first Friday after lectures begin (both semesters). Master's programmes (German-taught): 15 June (Winter), 15 December (Summer). English-taught master's deadlines vary by programme — check the individual programme page.

Languages of instruction

The primary language of instruction is German. Eleven degree programmes are offered fully in English: three bachelor's degrees (Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Sales Engineering) and eight master's degrees (Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, Advanced Systems Design, Applied Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Marketing and Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Analytics, Polymer Technology, Health Technology Management). German-language programmes require TestDaF or DSH; English-language programmes require B2-level proof (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent). Supplementary German language courses are available through the Language Center (Sprachenzentrum).

Campuses & locations

Campus Beethovenstraße

Main historic campus and administrative headquarters; address Beethovenstraße 1, 73430 Aalen

Waldcampus

Newest campus; modern facilities including the WIN building; described as international in character

Campus Burren

Campus set in green surroundings; integrates academic and recreational spaces

Living in Baden-Württemberg

Aalen is a mid-sized city of approximately 68,000 inhabitants in the Ostalbkreis district of eastern Baden-Württemberg, situated between Stuttgart and Ulm in the Swabian Alb region. The city has a strong industrial base in precision manufacturing and optics and offers a compact, affordable living environment compared to larger German cities. Public transport connects Aalen to Stuttgart (about 1.5 hours by regional train). The surrounding region provides access to outdoor recreation in the Schwäbische Alb hills.

Student life & support

The university operates student residences on and near campus; off-campus shared apartments (Wohngemeinschaften) in the city centre are an alternative. The International Center runs a buddy programme pairing incoming international students with local or experienced peers, and organises integration activities such as Walk and Talk events. The Language Center (Sprachenzentrum) offers German courses at various levels specifically aimed at international students. The Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg (an external partner agency) provides advice on working in Germany and career integration after graduation. Campus amenities include modern laboratories, a library, cafeteria (Mensa), sports facilities, and beach volleyball courts. The student association (Studierendenwerk) administers housing and dining services.

International Office: International students page →

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Accredited Programmes

38

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus

54

Master

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