Hochschule Biberach - Architektur und Bauwesen, Betriebswirtschaft und Biotechnologie
Biberach an der Riß, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Founded
- 1964
- Students
- 2,500
- International
- 7%
- Programmes
- 27
- Taught in English
- 3
About Hochschule Biberach
Hochschule Biberach (HBC) is a university of applied sciences located in Biberach an der Riß, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1964 as a state engineering school for construction and formally established as a Fachhochschule in 1971, the institution celebrated 100 years of combined academic education (including its Academy, founded 1984) in 2024. It offers approximately 20 bachelor's and master's programmes with a strong applied-research focus.
The university's academic portfolio spans architecture, civil engineering and project management, business administration (with concentrations in construction, real estate, energy, and international management), pharmaceutical and industrial biotechnology, building and energy systems, and digitalisation and robotics. The campus is known for its compact, community-oriented atmosphere and close ties to regional industry leaders such as Liebherr and Boehringer Ingelheim.
HBC operates two interconnected campuses - Campus Stadt and Campus Aspach - connected by free e-scooters. Facilities include a library, cafeteria, computing centre, and specialised laboratories. The university has an active international programme with exchange partnerships including a binational master's degree with Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (Argentina) and a recent MOU with Northern Arizona University.
Specialist Fachhochschule with deep industry ties to Liebherr and Boehringer Ingelheim in Biberach
100 years of combined academic tradition (1924-2024), with the university formally established in 1964
English-taught B.Eng. in Civil Engineering and Construction Management available for international students
Binational master's programme with Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (Argentina) supported by €300,000 in scholarships
Two campuses connected by free e-scooters in a compact, student-friendly town
Non-EU students pay €1,500/semester tuition (Baden-Württemberg state fee); no additional programme fees for regular study
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1964
- Students
- 2,500
- International
- About 7% international students (2025)
- Faculties
- 6
- Programmes
- 27
Study programmes
27 accredited degrees at Hochschule Biberach, 3 of them taught in English.
Showing 25–27 of 27 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Tuition-free for EU/EEA students at bachelor's and consecutive master's level. Non-EU international students in Baden-Württemberg pay €1,500 per semester in tuition fees (state-wide rule). All students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of approximately €182 per semester, comprising: student services €72, administrative costs €80, student association €20, plus a one-time student ID fee of €10.
Admission requirements
International applicants must have their foreign qualifications officially assessed. Exchange students require a nomination from their home university (partner nomination deadline: 1 May for winter semester, 1 November for summer semester). Degree-seeking non-EU students whose qualifications are not directly recognised must typically attend a Studienkolleg (foundation year). Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants require an APS certificate before applying. The university offers German language courses to support integration. For English-taught programmes, language proficiency in English is required; prospective students should confirm specific IELTS/TOEFL thresholds with the International Office.
Application deadlines
Winter semester (October start): application deadline 15 July. Summer semester (April start): deadline approximately 15 January. Exchange student nominations from partner universities: 1 May (winter), 1 November (summer).
How international applicants apply
No uni-assist - Hochschule Biberach is not on the uni-assist member list. Its official application page instructs international applicants without a German Hochschulzugangsberechtigung to first obtain recognition of their certificates via the Studienkolleg Konstanz (HTWG Hochschule Konstanz, Center for International Students), processed digitally through Konstanz's application form, and then apply directly through HBC's own Online-Bewerbungsportal (uploading the recognition confirmation if still pending).
Languages of instruction
Primarily German-taught; selected courses and at least one full bachelor's programme (Civil Engineering and Construction Management B.Eng.) taught in English. German language courses at various levels offered to international students.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Hochschule Biberach
1 scheme run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Student accommodation
What Hochschule Biberach publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
The university's housing page
Deadlines and application forms are published here, and they change every intake.
Open housing pageFrom the university
Housing support is available through the International Office.
Campuses & locations
Main campus in central Biberach, Karlstraße 6-11
Second campus connected to Campus Stadt via free e-scooters
Living in Biberach an der Riß
Biberach an der Riß is a small, historically rich town in Upper Swabia, Baden-Württemberg, with a population of around 35,000. It combines a lively weekly market, museums, and the nearby Federsee nature reserve with strong industrial presence - Liebherr and Boehringer Ingelheim are headquartered here, offering students substantial internship and career opportunities. The town has good rail and road connections to Ulm, Stuttgart, and Munich, and is within easy reach of Lake Constance, the Alps, and Castle Neuschwanstein.
Student life & support
The HBC campus has a friendly, close-knit atmosphere. Student life includes university parties, game nights, and a range of sports programmes. The International Office organises an orientation week before each semester and ongoing social and intercultural events for international students. Housing support is available through the International Office. The two campuses are linked by free e-scooters provided by the university.
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