Hochschule Merseburg

About Hochschule Merseburg

Hochschule Merseburg (Merseburg University of Applied Sciences, HoMe) is a public Fachhochschule in Sachsen-Anhalt, founded on 1 April 1992. It enrolls approximately 3,150 students supported by 342 staff including 109 professors, and organises its programmes across three faculties offering 16 bachelor's and 12 master's degree programmes.

The university positions itself as the centre for applied sciences in the Halle-Leipzig metropolitan region. Its programmes span engineering, natural sciences, social work, media, culture, business, and information sciences — all with a practice-oriented, employment-focused character and access to over 60 state-of-the-art laboratories.

The compact, green campus in central Merseburg includes a mensa, library, student house (Haus der Studierenden), theatre, sports centre, and on-campus dormitory options. The city of Merseburg lies roughly 15 km south of Halle and 30 km from Leipzig, giving students straightforward access to two major cultural and academic hubs.

Key facts

Founded: 1992
Students: 3,150
Faculties: 3

Public Fachhochschule — no tuition fees for standard programmes; semester contribution €326.80 (WS 2026/27) includes a nationwide transit pass

Three faculties covering engineering, natural sciences, social work, media, culture, business, and information sciences with 16 bachelor's and 12 master's programmes

English-taught bachelor's in Engineering and Management — B2 English required, no German proof needed

Over 60 state-of-the-art laboratories supporting applied, industry-relevant research

Compact green campus with direct rail access to Halle (15 km) and Leipzig (30 km)

Onsite Studienkolleg partners and B1–C1 German language courses support international student preparation

Admissions & costs

Tuition & fees

Tuition-free for all standard bachelor's and master's programmes at this public Fachhochschule in Sachsen-Anhalt. Sachsen-Anhalt does not levy general tuition fees or non-EU surcharges. The only fee-based programme is the M.A. Sexologie (Sexology), which is a continuing-education degree. The semester contribution for Winter Semester 2026/27 is €326.80, comprising: Studentenwerk fee €90.00, Deutschlandsemesterticket (nationwide public transit pass) €226.80, and student body fee €10.00. Part-time and certain specialist master's programmes have a different/reduced contribution.

Admission requirements

International applicants for bachelor's programmes must hold a university entrance qualification (HZB) recognised for Germany; school-leaving certificates that qualify for university in the home country are generally accepted, though some require completion of a Studienkolleg preparatory year and the Feststellungsprüfung (FSP) exam. Master's programmes require a first academic degree with at least 180 ECTS (some programmes require 210 ECTS, with an adaptation semester available for deficits). Language: Most programmes require DSH-2, TestDaF (4 × TDN 4 or 16+ total), Telc Deutsch C1 Hochschule, Goethe C2, or DSD II. Certain bachelor's and master's programmes accept reduced German proof (1 × TDN 4 / 3 × TDN 3 / DSH-1) with mandatory language courses in the first two semesters. The English-taught Engineering and Management bachelor's requires B2 English; no German proof is required. APS certificate: Required for applicants from China, Mongolia, and Vietnam. Not required for Indian applicants (India is not on the APS requirement list at this institution — verify with the admissions office at time of application, as APS India requirements are set nationally for visa, not by individual universities). Applications are submitted via uni-assist (€75 first programme, €30 each additional). Processing takes 4–6 weeks. Original documents only; copies are not accepted.

Application deadlines

Via uni-assist. Bachelor's restricted admission: 15 June (winter semester). Bachelor's unrestricted: 31 August (winter semester). Master's restricted winter: 15 May. Master's restricted summer: 15 November. Master's unrestricted winter: 31 August. Master's unrestricted summer: 31 January. Exchange students (incoming): 31 May for winter semester, 30 November for summer semester.

Languages of instruction

Primarily German-taught. One English-taught bachelor's programme (Engineering and Management) is available, requiring B2 English only. German language courses from A1 to C1 are offered on campus for international students.

Campuses & locations

Main Campus Merseburg

Central green campus at Eberhard-Leibnitz-Straße 2, 06217 Merseburg. Includes main building, seminar building, student house, mensa, library, sports facilities, and dormitories.

Living in Sachsen-Anhalt

Merseburg is a historic city of approximately 34,000 inhabitants in southern Saxony-Anhalt, situated on the Saale river about 15 km south of Halle and 30 km north of Leipzig. The city is known for its Romanesque cathedral and imperial palace (Dom und Schloss), and sits within a region with strong chemical and manufacturing industry traditions. Students benefit from low cost of living, easy cycle or bus access to the city centre and train station, and fast rail connections to the Halle-Leipzig conurbation.

Student life & support

The compact campus creates a close-knit community atmosphere. The Studentenclub Wärmetauscher (Wärmi) organises regular social events including themed evenings, karaoke, grilling, and quizzes. The Haus der Studierenden provides ~200 m² of student-managed event and meeting space. A theatre on campus (Theater am Campus) is used for cinema screenings and student-run theatre groups. The sports centre offers a wide programme from basketball and weight training to Zumba, diving, and skydiving. A Lesegarten (reading garden) provides outdoor study and relaxation space. Students receive the Deutschlandsemesterticket for nationwide public transport travel. On-campus dormitory guest rooms are available at approximately €305/month (plus €350 deposit), with further accommodation options through Studentenwerk Halle.

International Office: [email protected] International students page →

Accredited Programmes

Master

Bachelor/Bakkalaureus