Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
Wolfenbüttel, Niedersachsen, Germany
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 10,209
- International
- 11.4%
- Programmes
- 115
- Taught in English
- 16
About Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, Ostfalia Hochschule fü
Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences) is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the German state of Lower Saxony. Its predecessor institutions date to 1853 (Suderburg), 1905 (Braunschweig), and 1928 (Wolfenbüttel); the institution became a Fachhochschule in 1971 and adopted the Ostfalia name in September 2009. As of Winter Semester 2025/26 it enrolls 10,209 students across 4 campuses.
The university offers 71 bachelor's and 31 master's programmes across 12 faculties, covering engineering, computer science, business, law, social work, healthcare, and the natural sciences. It maintains over 100 international university partnerships across all continents. Ostfalia emphasises small learning groups, practical project-based teaching, and close cooperation with regional and national industry partners.
Bachelor's applications for international students are processed through uni-assist; master's applications go directly through Ostfalia's own online portal (cmo.ostfalia.de). Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam must additionally hold a valid APS certificate before applying.
10,209 students enrolled across 4 campuses (WS 2025/26)
102 degree programmes: 71 bachelor's + 31 master's
12 faculties spanning engineering, IT, business, law, social work, healthcare, and sciences
No tuition fees for any student including non-EU; semester contribution only (~€472.80)
APS certificate required for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam
Over 100 international university partnerships across all continents
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1971
- Students
- 10,209
- International
- 11.4% international students (10,068 students in total, winter semester 2024/25)
- Faculties
- 12
- Programmes
- 115
Study programmes
115 accredited degrees at Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, Ostfalia Hochschule fü, 16 of them taught in English.
Showing 97–115 of 115 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Ostfalia charges no tuition fees for any student category, including non-EU/EEA international students. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) only: approximately €472.80 per semester at the Wolfenbüttel, Wolfsburg, and Suderburg campuses (breakdown: €75 administration + €150 student services + €21 student union + €226.80 Germany-wide semester ticket); approximately €434.80 at Salzgitter. Continuing education and online-only programmes pay a reduced rate without the semester ticket (€246 or €208 depending on campus).
Admission requirements
International applicants for bachelor's programmes apply via the uni-assist platform. Master's applicants apply directly through Ostfalia's online portal (cmo.ostfalia.de). Applicants must hold a recognised university entrance qualification. German language proficiency is required for German-taught programmes; Ostfalia accepts TestDaF and telc Deutsch certificates among others, with the required level specified per programme in a downloadable PDF on the admissions page. Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam must submit a valid APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate - the university advises early APS applications due to processing times. Some consecutive and continuing master's programmes have programme-specific language or admission regulations per their Zulassungsordnung.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's programmes (via uni-assist): general deadline 15 July for Winter Semester; an earlier deadline of 15 June applies to selected high-demand programmes (including Informatik, Wirtschaftsinformatik, Soziale Arbeit Dual, Angewandte Psychologie, and Berufspädagogik und Management im Rettungsdienst). Master's programmes (direct to Ostfalia): approximately 15 November - 15 January for Summer Semester; approximately 15 May - 15 July for Winter Semester. Verify current deadlines on the official admissions page before applying.
How international applicants apply
Bachelor with a foreign school-leaving certificate: application via uni-assist (standard procedure - documents uploaded at my.uni-assist.de are checked and forwarded to Ostfalia); this route also applies to Studienkolleg placement, where uni-assist assesses indirect higher-education access and Ostfalia registers candidates at the Niedersächsisches Studienkolleg. An existing uni-assist VPD not older than two years can be submitted instead via the direct online portal. Exemptions from uni-assist: graduates of a state-recognised German Studienkolleg with Feststellungsprüfung apply directly via the Ostfalia portal. Master's programmes: no uni-assist - direct application via Ostfalia's online portal (windows approx. 15 May - 15 July for winter, 15 November - 15 January for summer). Applicants with certificates from India, China and Vietnam additionally require a valid APS certificate.
Languages of instruction
The majority of programmes are taught in German. A selection of master's programmes is offered in English; prospective students should check the programme finder on the official website for the current list of English-taught options. The university language centre provides language courses including German as a foreign language for incoming international students.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, Ostfalia Hochschule fü
10 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Auslands-BAföG
Federal funding for study abroad for BAföG-eligible students. Higher funding rates abroad may make students eligible who aren't in...
Amount: Per BAföG rates (higher for abroad)
Deadline: Per BAföG-Amt
Bachelor, Master
CHE-Studienkredit-Test / Deutsche Bildung AG
Information on education loans for study abroad. CHE provides comparison test; Deutsche Bildung AG offers income-contingent repaym...
Amount: Loan (amount varies)
Deadline: Per loan provider
Bachelor, Master
Deutschlandstipendium at Ostfalia Hochschule
Since winter semester 2011/12 Ostfalia students have benefited from the income-independent Deutschlandstipendium. Holders receive...
Amount: EUR 300 per month
Deadline: 31 August 2026, 12:00 noon, for WS 2026/27 and SoSe 2027 awards (annua...
Bachelor, Master
Erasmus+ Stipendien
Erasmus+ funding for study/internship stays within Europe. Administered by Ostfalia ISO.
Amount: Varies by destination country
Deadline: Per ISO calls
Bachelor, Master
Erich-Zillmer-Stiftung
Foundation listed under Ostfalia Stiftungen. Supports students per foundation criteria.
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Bachelor, Master
Fakultätseigene Stipendien (Versorgungstechnik)
Faculty-specific scholarships funded by Faculty Advisory Board (Energie- und Gebäudetechnik). Includes merit and social scholarshi...
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Per faculty announcements (via portal)
Bachelor, Master (Versorgungstechnik)
Ostfalia Hochschulstiftung
University's own foundation supporting students and university development. Listed under Ostfalia Stiftungen.
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Bachelor, Master
PROMOS Stipendien für Auslandsaufenthalte
DAAD PROMOS funding for study/internship stays worldwide outside Erasmus+ area. Applications via Ostfalia ISO. Deadlines and appli...
Amount: Up to EUR 550/month (varies by destination)
Deadline: Per ISO calls (SoSe 2026 Ausschreibung available)
Bachelor, Master
STIBET Studienabschluss-Stipendium für internationale Studierende
Graduation scholarship for international students at Ostfalia who have fallen into financial need through no fault of their own. F...
Bachelor, Master, Diploma, state examination
Stipendien & Foerdermöglichkeiten Fakultät Versorgungstechnik
Faculty-specific overview of scholarships and funding options for students of the Faculty of Supply Engineering (Versorgungstechni...
Amount: Varies per programme
Deadline: Per individual programme
Bachelor, Master
Student accommodation
What Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel, Ostfalia Hochschule fü publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
Rooms are allocated by
Studierendenwerk Südost-Niedersachsen
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
Student housing in Wolfenbüttel and at other campuses is available through the Studentenwerk Braunschweig, which manages dormitories in the region; early application is advisable.
Campuses & locations
Main campus and headquarters; International Relations Office located here
Campus established 1988
Campus established 1993
Campus established 2009; predecessor institution dates to 1853
Living in Wolfenbüttel
Wolfenbüttel, the main campus city, is a small historic town of approximately 53,000 residents situated 12 km south of Braunschweig in Lower Saxony. It is known for its well-preserved half-timbered architecture and is home to the Herzog August Bibliothek, one of Europe's most important early-modern research libraries. Braunschweig, the nearest large city, offers a full range of urban amenities, cultural venues, and transport links including direct rail connections to Hanover and Berlin. The Wolfsburg campus sits in the home city of Volkswagen AG, offering strong industry proximity for automotive and engineering students.
Student life & support
The International Student Office (within the International Relations Office, located on the Wolfenbüttel campus) provides integration support for incoming international students, including the 'FYI - For Your Integration' programme. The university language centre offers German-language courses and other foreign-language preparation. Student housing in Wolfenbüttel and at other campuses is available through the Studentenwerk Braunschweig, which manages dormitories in the region; early application is advisable. All enrolled students receive a Germany-wide semester ticket (Deutschlandticket equivalent) as part of the semester contribution.
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