About Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen
Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen (Albstadt-Sigmaringen University of Applied Sciences) is a state-funded Fachhochschule in Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1971. It operates across two campuses — Albstadt and Sigmaringen — and enrols approximately 2,700 students across four faculties covering Engineering, Computing, Business Administration, and Life Sciences.
The university is known for its applied, practice-oriented approach with small study groups, close industry ties, and a strong Career Center. It holds the "family-friendly university" audit certificate and won the StudyCheck Award 2025 as Germany's most popular university of applied sciences. With 83 full-time professors and 32 international academic partnerships, it offers a personalised learning environment uncommon at larger institutions.
A dedicated international site (hs-albsig-international.de) offers several English-taught degree programmes specifically designed for international students, including bachelor's and master's programmes in engineering, business, and life sciences.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 2,700
- Faculties
- 4
StudyCheck Award 2025 — voted Germany's most popular university of applied sciences
Two campuses in the scenic Swabian Alb region of Baden-Württemberg
Small study groups and a high professor-to-student ratio (83 professors, ~2,700 students)
32 international academic partnerships supporting student exchange
Dedicated English-taught programme track at hs-albsig-international.de
Certified as a family-friendly university (Familiengerechte Hochschule audit)
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
Tuition-free for EU/EEA students and recognised refugees. Non-EU/EEA students pay €1,500 per semester in tuition fees (Baden-Württemberg state non-EU fee). All students also pay a semester contribution of approximately €182.70 (includes €80 administration, €88.70 Studierendenwerk, €15 student representation). Total per semester for non-EU students: approximately €1,682.70.
Admission requirements
International applicants from India, China (including Vietnam) must submit an APS certificate as part of the application. All applicants must provide certified copies of secondary school and/or degree certificates with German or English translation, a signed CV, and passport photo (bachelor's applicants). An Orientierungstest (orientation test) documentation is required where applicable. English-taught programmes require proof of English proficiency; German-taught programmes require TestDaF or equivalent German language certificate. Applications are submitted online via the HISinOne portal. Studienkolleg (foundation year) certificate required for applicants whose secondary qualification does not directly qualify for university entry in Germany.
Application deadlines
Winter semester (October start): applications open 1 May, deadline 15 July. Summer semester (April start): applications open 1 November, deadline 15 January. Exchange/incoming students from partner universities: 30 April for winter semester, 30 October for summer semester.
Languages of instruction
German (primary); selected bachelor's and master's programmes taught entirely in English via the hs-albsig-international.de track
Campuses & locations
Hosts Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Computing
Hosts Faculty of Business Administration and Faculty of Life Science
Living in Baden-Württemberg
The university spans two small cities in the Swabian Alb region of Baden-Württemberg. Albstadt (population ~45,000) is an inland industrial town known for textiles and precision engineering. Sigmaringen (population ~17,000) is a historic town on the upper Danube, home to the famous Hohenzollern castle. Both locations offer affordable cost of living and a quieter environment compared to major German university cities, with Stuttgart accessible by train within 1–2 hours.
Student life & support
Campus life is supported by the Studierendenwerk (student services), which provides housing assistance, dining facilities (Mensen and cafeterias), BAföG counselling, and stipendium information. The university has organised campus sports (Hochschulsport), a student representative body (Verfasste Studierendenschaft), and mental health support (MHFA). A Career Center helps with internships and job placement. The International Office facilitates integration of international students.
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Accredited Programmes
22
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
21
Master
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