Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
Köthen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
- Founded
- 1991
- Students
- 7,100
- International
- 35%
- Programmes
- 89
- Taught in English
- 24
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
Study programmes
89 accredited degrees at Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, 24 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–24 of 89 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Hochschule Anhalt is a public university in Sachsen-Anhalt. There are no general tuition fees for bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes regardless of nationality - Sachsen-Anhalt has not introduced non-EU student fees. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) covering student services and the semester ticket; the exact amount is published per programme page. A supplementary fee of €250 per semester may apply if a student is pursuing a second degree at the same level as one already completed. Some non-consecutive/continuing-education master's programmes may carry their own programme-specific fees.
Admission requirements
International applicants whose qualifications originate outside Germany must apply through uni-assist (my.uni-assist.de) unless they hold a Studienkolleg FSP qualification or ZAB/KMK recognition, in which case they apply directly via the university's SSC portal. Entry qualification is assessed against the anabin database; applicants whose home-country school certificate does not directly qualify for a German bachelor's programme are referred to the university's own Studienkolleg (State Study College). For German-taught programmes: DSH level 2 or TestDaF TDN 4 in all four sub-tests is required. For English-taught programmes: IELTS, TOEFL, TELC, or PTE are accepted (exact band thresholds are stated per programme). Indian applicants: the APS certificate is mandatory for applicants whose prior qualification is from India, and must be submitted as part of the uni-assist application. A completed first year of a recognised Indian bachelor's (from an anabin H+ institution) in the relevant subject may enable direct bachelor's admission; otherwise the Studienkolleg pathway applies. Chinese and Vietnamese applicants are also subject to APS requirements per German consulate rules. Specific application deadlines are published on each programme's own page rather than centrally; applicants should check individual programme pages or contact the International Office.
Application deadlines
Specific deadlines are not published centrally and are listed on each individual programme page. Applicants should check the programme page directly or contact the International Office. As a general guide for German universities of applied sciences: Winter Semester (October start) applications via uni-assist typically close in June-July; Summer Semester (April start) applications typically close in January. Confirm current deadlines on each programme's page or with the university.
How international applicants apply
Full uni-assist application - international applicants (international HZB or international first degree) apply via uni-assist (my.uni-assist.de); uni-assist checks documents and forwards them to Hochschule Anhalt. Exceptions: holders of a Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) from a Studienkolleg or an official ZAB Zeugnisbewertung apply directly via the SSC-Bewerberportal. Programme pages show separate 'International Uni Assist' application windows (e.g. Landwirtschaft B.Sc.: 15 Mar - 15 Aug for WiSe) alongside national SSC windows.
Languages of instruction
The majority of degree programmes are taught in German. Sixteen programmes are available fully in English, concentrated at master's level - including MSc Biomedical Engineering, MEng Electrical and Computer Engineering, MSc Photovoltaics Engineering Science, MSc Sustainable Food Systems Engineering Technology and Business, BA International Business, and MBA International Trade, among others. German-taught programmes require DSH-2 or TestDaF TDN 4 (all four sub-tests). English-taught programmes accept IELTS, TOEFL, TELC, or PTE at levels stated by individual programmes.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
8 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Abschlussstipendium für internationale Studenten (Graduation Scholarship for International Students)
Graduation scholarship specifically for international students in their final phase. Listed on myStipendium with deadline 15.04 an...
Amount: EUR 300 per month
Deadline: 15 April and 15 August annually
Bachelor, Master
DAAD degree scholarships and scholarships for social commitment (awarded by Anhalt University)
On behalf of the DAAD, Anhalt University of Applied Sciences awards degree scholarships and scholarships for social commitment of...
Amount: up to EUR 1,200 (one-off grant)
Bachelor, Master
DAAD Prize for Outstanding International Students
Annual prize of EUR 1,000 recognising international students at Anhalt University who distinguish themselves through special acade...
Amount: EUR 1,000 (one-off prize)
Bachelor, Master
Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship) at Anhalt University
Particularly committed and talented students whose achievements indicate an outstanding career are supported with EUR 300 per mont...
Amount: EUR 300 per month
Deadline: Announced application periods via the central Deutschlandstipendium po...
Bachelor, Master
HAW.International Scholarships (Semester Abroad, Final Thesis, Internships)
DAAD HAW.International programme funds semester stays (3-6 months), final theses (1-6 months), and internships (2-6 months) worldw...
Amount: Monthly full scholarship + travel allowance + insurance subsidy + lang...
Deadline: Varies by call (typically April-June for following academic year)
Bachelor, Master
Landesgraduiertenstipendium (State Graduate Scholarship)
State-funded scholarship for doctoral candidates at Anhalt University. Amount EUR 1,100 per month. Listed on the Graduate Academy...
Amount: EUR 1,100 per month
Doctorate
PROMOS Scholarship for Stays Abroad
PROMOS supports study-related stays abroad outside Europe (semester abroad, internships, final theses, study trips). Provides mont...
Amount: Monthly partial scholarship (country-dependent rates) and/or travel al...
Deadline: 15 January and 15 June annually
Bachelor, Master
STIBET Scholarship (Graduation Scholarship and Scholarship for Social Commitment)
The main objective is to financially support qualified international students in bachelor and master programs so they can concentr...
Amount: EUR 400 per month
Deadline: 15 April 2027 (next submission deadline stated by the International Of...
Bachelor, Master
Student accommodation
What Hochschule Anhalt - Anhalt University of Applied Sciences publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
Rooms are allocated by
Studentenwerk Halle
Not by the university. Apply to them directly, and expect a waiting list.
The university's housing page
Deadlines and application forms are published here, and they change every intake.
Open housing pageRoom types mentioned
What that page describes. Availability varies by intake.
From the university
The International Office, based at the Köthen campus with staff serving all three locations, coordinates support for incoming international students including visa guidance, accommodation assistance, and orientation. Student housing is managed by Studentenwerk Halle and is available at all three campuses; Bernburg campus rooms are noted for particularly affordable rents (basic rent ~€4.44/sqm).
Campuses & locations
Headquarters; Bernburger Straße 55, 06366 Köthen. Hosts departments of Computer Science & Languages, Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, and Applied Biosciences & Process Engineering. ~2,200 students, 55 professors.
Strenzfelder Allee 28, 06406 Bernburg (Saale). Hosts departments of Agriculture, Ecotrophology & Landscape Development and Economics. ~2,800 students, 53 professors, 50 ha of experimental fields.
Seminarplatz 2a, 06846 Dessau. Hosts departments of Architecture, Facility Management & Geoinformation and Design. ~1,800 students, 47 professors, nine professional design workshops.
Living in Köthen
Köthen (Anhalt), the main campus city, is a historic town of approximately 24,000 residents in Sachsen-Anhalt, central Germany. It is known as the 'Bach City' because Johann Sebastian Bach served as court bandmaster here (1717-1723), and as the birthplace of modern homeopathy, where Samuel Hahnemann founded the practice. The city offers affordable student housing, a compact layout, and access to leisure facilities including the nearby Edderitz natural beach. The Bernburg campus sits in a town of around 35,000 on the Saale River, notable for its castle and art nouveau architecture. The Dessau campus is in Dessau-Roßlau (population ~83,000), internationally recognised as the city most closely associated with the Bauhaus movement and home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Student life & support
The International Office, based at the Köthen campus with staff serving all three locations, coordinates support for incoming international students including visa guidance, accommodation assistance, and orientation. A buddy programme pairs international newcomers with experienced students. The university's Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers German language courses for international students. Student housing is managed by Studentenwerk Halle and is available at all three campuses; Bernburg campus rooms are noted for particularly affordable rents (basic rent ~€4.44/sqm). Each campus maintains sports facilities, and Köthen has an active student club. The Dessau campus features nine specialist design and art workshops for hands-on project work.
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