Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Medien Offenburg
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
About Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Medien Offenburg
Hochschule Offenburg (Offenburg University of Applied Sciences) is a public university of applied sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) founded in 1964 and located in Baden-Württemberg, south-west Germany. It enrols approximately 3,700 students across four faculties — Electrical Engineering/Medical Technology/Computer Science (EMI), Mechanical and Process Engineering (M+V), Media (M), and Business (W) — and employs around 130 professors.
The university operates across two cities: its main campus in Offenburg and a secondary campus in Gengenbach. It offers roughly 50 degree programmes spanning engineering, technology, business, media, and health sciences, with a strong applied-research focus through 10 specialist institutes and close ties to regional industry partners.
Offenburg University is an active member of the European university alliance ChallengeEU and maintains a broad network of Erasmus+ and double/triple-degree partnerships, making it a well-connected institution for internationally mobile students.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1964
- Students
- 3,700
- Faculties
- 4
Founded 1964; ~3,700 students and ~130 professors across 4 faculties
Two campuses: Offenburg (main) and Gengenbach
~50 degree programmes; approximately 16 master's programmes taught in English
Member of the ChallengeEU European university alliance with Erasmus+ and double/triple-degree options
Non-EU tuition: €1,500 per semester (Baden-Württemberg fee); most bachelor's programmes otherwise tuition-free for EU students
Located near the French border with easy rail access to Freiburg, Karlsruhe, and Strasbourg
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
As a public university in Baden-Württemberg, Offenburg University charges non-EU/EEA international students a tuition fee of €1,500 per semester (the Baden-Württemberg non-EU fee introduced in WS 2017/18). EU/EEA students are generally tuition-free for a first degree. All students pay a semester service contribution of approximately €150 per semester. EU students enrolling in a second master's degree pay €650 per semester.
Admission requirements
International degree-seeking students must hold a qualification recognised for university entry in Germany (check anabin status of their institution). For master's admission, a relevant bachelor's degree is required; individual programme pages specify subject-specific prerequisites. Language requirements: German-taught programmes require a minimum of B1 German; English-taught programmes require a minimum of B2 in the language of instruction. Indian, Chinese (mainland/HK/Macau), and Vietnamese applicants who completed their prior qualification in those countries must obtain an APS certificate before applying. Applications for degree-seeking students are submitted via uni-assist or directly through the university portal depending on the programme.
Application deadlines
Winter semester 2026/27: application window opens 1 April 2026, deadline 1 May 2026. Summer semester 2027: application window opens 1 October 2026, deadline 1 November 2026. Processing time is approximately four weeks after submission. Deadlines for degree-seeking vs. exchange students may differ; confirm on the university's international pages at time of application.
Languages of instruction
Most bachelor's programmes are taught in German. A broad selection of master's programmes — including Communication and Media Engineering, Enterprise and IT Security, International Business Consulting, Renewable Energy and Data Engineering, Sustainable Business Development, Mechatronics and Robotics, and several others — are taught in English. German-language programmes require at least B1 proficiency; English-taught programmes require at least B2. The university offers German language courses at A1–C1 levels during the semester and a four-week intensive course each September before the winter semester.
Campuses & locations
Main campus; all four faculties represented; student dormitories available
Secondary campus; private accommodation only in this location
Living in Baden-Württemberg
Offenburg is a mid-sized city of roughly 63,000 inhabitants in the Upper Rhine Plain, Baden-Württemberg, close to the Black Forest and the French border (Alsace is a 20-minute drive). It sits on the Europapark-Ortenau region's rail corridor, giving students easy access to Freiburg (~30 min), Karlsruhe (~40 min), and Strasbourg (~40 min). The city has a compact, walkable centre, affordable rents compared to Stuttgart or Munich, and strong local industry in mechanical engineering, packaging technology, and software.
Student life & support
The university's International Center assists incoming students with accommodation before arrival, offering furnished dormitory rooms in Offenburg at approximately €290–€370 per month, and helps find private housing in both Offenburg and Gengenbach (approximately €350–€480 per month). A Buddy Programme pairs new international students with senior students for peer support. Monthly 'World Café' gatherings, cultural excursions to the Black Forest, Alsace, and Switzerland, and a 'Senior Service' connecting students with local residents are organised throughout the year. Dedicated orientation days and a master's-student retreat are held at the start of each semester. The university's German language programme spans A1–C1 with a four-week intensive course in September.
63
Accredited Programmes
29
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
34
Master
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