Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften

Bayern, Germany

About Hochschule Landshut - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaft

Hochschule Landshut – University of Applied Sciences (HAW Landshut) is a public Fachhochschule in Lower Bavaria, founded in 1978. It enrolls approximately 5,080 students across six practice-oriented faculties: Business School, Electrical and Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Health/Communication/Human-Technology Interaction, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, and Social Work. With 57 bachelor's and master's programmes, 144 professors, and over 120 regional industry partners, the institution emphasises close ties between academic study and professional practice.

The university operates on a compact main campus in Landshut and a dedicated International Campus in Dingolfing (~30 km away), which hosts two English-language degree programmes. It maintains partnerships with more than 80 universities worldwide and runs an active International Office supporting incoming and outgoing exchange. Two cooperative doctoral centres (DIWAG and DigiTech) provide pathways to PhD-level research for applied-sciences graduates.

Key facts

Founded: 1978
Students: 5,080
Faculties: 6

Public university of applied sciences — tuition-free for all students (only Studierendenwerksbeitrag of €125.62/semester)

Dedicated English-language International Campus in Dingolfing: BSc Sustainable Industrial Operations and Business + MSc International Business Administration

57 bachelor's and master's programmes across 6 practice-focused faculties with 120+ regional industry partners

APS certificate required for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam

80+ international partner universities; active incoming/outgoing exchange via Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements

Compact, affordable city location with fast rail access to Munich (~40 minutes)

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

Study at HAW Landshut is tuition-free for all students (domestic and international). The only mandatory payment is the Studierendenwerksbeitrag (student services contribution) of €125.62 per semester, which includes a local bus pass for Landshut city transit. As of the available information, HAW Landshut has not introduced separate non-EU tuition fees under the 2023 Bavarian higher education law (only TU München has done so among Bavarian public universities). Verify directly with the university for the current academic year.

Admission requirements

International applicants must have their foreign qualifications assessed via uni-assist (preliminary examination, VDP document, fee ~€75) before applying through the PRIMUSS portal. Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam must additionally obtain an APS certificate prior to application. Bachelor's programmes require German B2; master's programmes require German C1 (exception: English-taught programmes at Dingolfing require B2 English). Application window for the winter semester runs mid-April to mid-July; for the summer semester, mid-November to mid-January. Qualification recognition is verified against the KMK anabin database.

Application deadlines

Winter semester (October start): mid-April to mid-July. Summer semester (April start): mid-November to mid-January. Master's deadlines may extend to end of August for some programmes. Applications submitted via PRIMUSS portal; uni-assist VDP and APS (where required) must be completed before the application deadline.

Languages of instruction

German-taught programmes require B2 (bachelor's) or C1 (master's) German proficiency. Two English-taught programmes at the Dingolfing campus require B2 English. Recognised certificates include TestDaF, Goethe-Zertifikat, DSH, IELTS, and TOEFL.

Campuses & locations

Main Campus Landshut

Am Lurzenhof 1, 84036 Landshut — primary campus hosting the majority of programmes, laboratories, library, and central services

International Campus Dingolfing

Located ~30 km from Landshut; hosts two English-language programmes: BSc Sustainable Industrial Operations and Business, and MSc International Business Administration

Living in Bayern

Landshut is a historic city on the River Isar in Lower Bavaria, approximately 70 km northeast of Munich with regular rail connections (around 40 minutes). With a population of roughly 75,000, it offers a compact, affordable student environment: rent averages around €13/m², significantly lower than Munich. The medieval old town, Isar riverside meadows, and proximity to the Bavarian Alps and Munich make it attractive for students seeking quality of life without big-city costs.

Student life & support

HAW Landshut offers a BIO-certified campus canteen (reopened 2023), university sports programmes, student associations, and a Start-Up Centre. The International Office organises a Welcome Week each semester and a Buddy Programme pairing international arrivals with local students. Publicly funded student accommodation (Studierendenwerk Niederbayern/Oberpfalz) provides 209 places in single and shared flats; private and shared housing is widely available in Landshut's affordable rental market.

International Office: [email protected] International students page →

Accredited Programmes

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus

Master