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Fachhochschulen / HAW

Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Köthen,  Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany

Founded
1991
Students
7,100
International
35%
Programmes
89
Taught in English
24
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About Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Anhalt (Anhalt University of Applied Sciences) is a state-funded university of applied sciences in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, with approximately 7,100 enrolled students across three campuses in Köthen, Bernburg, and Dessau-Roßlau. The university organises its teaching across seven academic departments covering agriculture, economics, architecture, design, computer science, engineering, and applied biosciences.

The institution places strong emphasis on practice-oriented education delivered in small study groups, with direct industry linkage and access to applied research laboratories. It hosts around 2,500 international students - roughly 35% of its total enrolment - and offers 16 degree programmes taught in English, primarily at master's level, alongside a substantial German-taught portfolio of over 80 bachelor's and master's programmes.

As a Fachhochschule (university of applied sciences), Hochschule Anhalt does not award doctoral degrees directly but facilitates doctorates through cooperative arrangements with research universities via its Graduate and Doctoral Centre.

Around 2,500 international students - approximately 35% of total enrolment - making it one of Germany's more internationally diverse universities of applied sciences.

16 English-taught degree programmes, primarily at master's level, covering engineering, architecture, business, and food systems.

Three geographically distinct campuses (Köthen, Bernburg, Dessau), each with a different disciplinary focus, all in Sachsen-Anhalt.

Dessau campus is located in the city most associated with the Bauhaus movement, a significant draw for architecture and design students.

International applicants with qualifications not directly qualifying for German university entry can attend the university's own Studienkolleg (State Study College) in Köthen.

Sachsen-Anhalt charges no non-EU tuition fees; cost of living in these smaller cities is significantly lower than Munich or Berlin.

Key facts

Type
Fachhochschulen / HAW
Founded
1991
Students
7,100
International
~35% (~2,500 international students)
Faculties
7
Programmes
89

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