Hochschule Konstanz Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
About Hochschule Konstanz Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung
HTWG Konstanz – Konstanz University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung) is a state-funded Fachhochschule in Baden-Württemberg, located on the banks of the Rhine in the Paradies district of Konstanz. Founded in 1906 as the Technikum Konstanz, it is the only university of applied sciences on the left bank of the Rhine in Baden-Württemberg and a recognised player in the tri-national Lake Constance economic region spanning Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
The university is organised into six faculties covering architecture and design, civil engineering, electrical engineering and information technology, computer science, mechanical engineering, and business, cultural and legal studies. It offers approximately 40 bachelor's and master's programmes, the majority taught in German, with a growing portfolio of English-medium and bilingual options. HTWG has a strong emphasis on applied research and industry collaboration, with over €10 million in third-party research funding annually.
With around 4,450 students and 167 professors, HTWG is a mid-sized applied sciences university offering close contact between students and faculty. The Studienkolleg der HTWG Konstanz provides a two-semester preparatory programme for international applicants whose school-leaving certificate does not directly qualify them for a German bachelor's degree.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1906
- Students
- 4,453
- Faculties
- 6
Only Fachhochschule on the left (German) bank of the Rhine in Baden-Württemberg — unique location in the Lake Constance tri-border region
On-site Studienkolleg for international students who need a German university entrance qualification
Strong applied-research profile with over €10 million per year in third-party funding
English-taught bachelor's programme (Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies) open to international applicants
Close industry links to the Lake Constance / Upper Swabia engineering and tech sector
Compact single campus with direct access to Lake Constance and Switzerland via Konstanz mainline station
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
No tuition fees for EU/EEA students. Non-EU/EEA students pay €1,500 per semester (Baden-Württemberg state fee for international students, introduced 2017). Exemptions apply to exchange students and double-degree participants, students who completed their Abitur (or equivalent) at a German school, and recognised refugees. All students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) covering the semester ticket for public transport and student union services — amount varies by semester, approximately €100–€200.
Admission requirements
International applicants with a non-German school-leaving certificate must first have their credentials assessed — either via the Studienkolleg der HTWG Konstanz (two-semester foundation programme leading to Feststellungsprüfung) or by demonstrating direct equivalence. Indian applicants: Class XII with ≥70% at an H+ anabin-recognised institution, plus a valid APS certificate (issued by APS New Delhi), is the standard entry path; completion of at least one year of a recognised bachelor's in the same subject area may allow direct bachelor's admission. Chinese and Vietnamese applicants likewise require an APS certificate before the German student visa can be issued. German-taught programmes require C1 German (TestDaF TDN 4 in each component, or DSH-2/3) — certificates must be submitted by the start of semester at latest. The English-taught SET bachelor's requires B2 English plus A1 German. Master's applicants must hold a recognised bachelor's degree (minimum 210 ECTS or equivalent) in a related field and meet the same language threshold. Applications are submitted via the HTWG online portal; NC-restricted programmes also require registration with Hochschulstart.
Application deadlines
Bachelor's programmes (general): 15 July for winter semester (October start); 15 January for summer semester (April start). Bachelor's SET (English-taught): 1 June for winter semester; 1 November for summer semester. Bachelor's Communication Design (Kommunikationsdesign): entrance exam deadline 15 May for winter semester; 15 November for summer semester. Master's deadlines vary by programme — check individual programme pages. Winter semester is the primary intake for most programmes.
Languages of instruction
Primarily German. Most bachelor's and master's programmes require German proficiency at C1 level (TestDaF min. 16 points total / TDN 4, or DSH-2/3). One English-taught bachelor's programme exists: Sustainable Engineering and Future Technologies (SET), which requires B2 English and A1 German. Select master's programmes are offered in English or bilingually.
Campuses & locations
Single main campus in the Paradies district of Konstanz, Alfred-Wachtel-Str. 8, 78462 Konstanz
Living in Baden-Württemberg
Konstanz (pop. ~85,000) lies at the western tip of Lake Constance (Bodensee) on the border with Switzerland, giving it a mild climate and an internationally connected location. The city is the cultural and economic hub of the Lake Constance tri-border region and has a well-preserved medieval old town. Students benefit from a compact, walkable city, direct rail connections to Zurich (approx. 1 hour) and Stuttgart (approx. 2.5 hours), and outdoor recreation on Lake Constance year-round.
Student life & support
The Seezeit – Student Union Lake Constance operates 13 student dormitories in Konstanz with roughly 3,000 bed spaces; allocation is by lottery and students should apply simultaneously with their course application. Church-affiliated options (Albertus Magnus Haus, Thomas Blarer Haus) add further rooms. Private flat-shares in neighbouring towns such as Radolfzell and Singen are accessible via the semester transport ticket. An intercultural centre on campus runs a buddy programme, orientation workshops, and cultural integration events specifically for incoming international students. Non-EU students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year; EU/EEA students up to 20 hours per week during term.
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Accredited Programmes
34
Master
21
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
2
Other
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