Hochschule Mittweida, University of Applied Sciences
Mittweida, Sachsen, Germany
- Founded
- 1867
- Students
- 7,000
- International
- 21%
- Programmes
- 41
- Taught in English
- 5
About Hochschule Mittweida, University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Mittweida - University of Applied Sciences is a public institution in the town of Mittweida, Saxony, founded in 1867 as the "Technikum Mittweida". It is one of the oldest and largest universities of applied sciences in Saxony, offering more than 50 degree programmes across five faculties spanning engineering, computer sciences, industrial engineering, social sciences, and media.
The university has an explicitly international character: approximately 21 percent of its nearly 7,000 students come from abroad, and the institution maintains partnerships with over 100 universities worldwide. Alumni exceed 80,000 graduates from more than 40 countries.
As a Fachhochschule (HAW), Hochschule Mittweida combines academic education with strong applied and industry-oriented training. It holds doctorate rights in physics and laser technology, and operates specialised research centres in laser applications and sensor technology.
Founded 1867 - one of Germany's oldest technical colleges, predating many German universities
~21% international student share across nearly 7,000 students
APS Certificate required for applicants from India, China, and Vietnam
Tuition-free for bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes; semester contribution only €107
Holds doctorate rights in physics and laser technology - unusual for a Fachhochschule
Highly affordable cost of living (~€200/month dormitory room) compared to German city universities
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1867
- Students
- 7,000
- International
- approximately 21%
- Faculties
- 5
- Programmes
- 41
Study programmes
41 accredited degrees at Hochschule Mittweida, University of Applied Sciences, 5 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–24 of 41 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Tuition-free for all bachelor's programmes and consecutive master's programmes at this public Saxony institution. No non-EU surcharge (Saxony does not levy the Baden-Württemberg-style non-EU fee). Students pay a semester contribution of €107 per semester (€92 Studentenwerk + €15 Studentenschaft). Fee-based programmes exist only for non-consecutive master's and distance-learning courses.
Admission requirements
International applicants apply directly through the university's online portal (HISinOne). Most programmes are admission-open (no NC); restricted programmes such as Media Management and Social Work require prior registration via hochschulstart.de and an administrative fee of €250. Applicants from India, China, and Vietnam must submit an APS Certificate (original) as a mandatory document. Entry qualification accepted: Abitur, Fachhochschulreife, or equivalent recognised foreign secondary school leaving certificate; for master's programmes, a first academic degree with transcript is required. Language: German-taught programmes require DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×TDN4 (or equivalents such as Goethe C2, Telc C1 Hochschule, DSD II). English-taught programmes accept IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 76, B2 First 173, UNIcert II, or Duolingo 110; applicants who completed their prior degree in English may submit a Medium of Instruction letter instead.
Application deadlines
Winter Semester (October start): 15 April - 15 July (missing documents accepted until 20 July). Summer Semester (April start): 15 October - 15 January (missing documents accepted until 20 January). Note: nearly all bachelor's programmes begin in winter semester only; Social Work and select master's programmes also admit in summer semester.
How international applicants apply
No uni-assist - applications with international certificates are submitted DIRECTLY via the HSMW application portal (campus.hs-mittweida.de); there is no application fee and pre-admissions are issued immediately after document check, not after the deadline. Only two bachelor programmes (Soziale Arbeit, Medienmanagement) additionally require registration at hochschulstart.de (BID/BAN transferred into the HSMW portal). Studienkolleg (FSP/DSH) applications also run through the same portal; Studienkolleg invitation requires a EUR 250 handling fee credited against course fees.
Languages of instruction
Most bachelor's and master's programmes are taught in German; a growing number of master's programmes are available in English. German-taught programmes require at minimum DSH-2 or TestDaF 4×TDN4. English-taught programmes require IELTS Academic 6.0 / TOEFL iBT 76+ / B2 First 173+ / Duolingo 110+.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Hochschule Mittweida, University of Applied Sciences
1 scheme run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Student accommodation
What Hochschule Mittweida, University of Applied Sciences publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
Rooms are allocated by
Studentenwerk Freiberg
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
On-campus dormitory housing is managed through Studentenwerk Freiberg; applications must be submitted by 30 June (winter) or 1 January (summer). Monthly living costs are estimated at around €632, including dormitory (~€210), food (~€300), health insurance (~€105), and the broadcast fee (~€17.50).
Campuses & locations
Primary campus in the town of Mittweida, Saxony; all major faculties
Hosts the Faculty of Social Sciences
Living in Mittweida
Mittweida is a small university town in central Saxony, situated between Chemnitz and Leipzig. The compact campus and town centre are fully walkable, making it one of Germany's most affordable student locations - dormitory rooms cost approximately €200/month compared to €400-€600 in major German cities. The surrounding region offers easy rail connections to Chemnitz (30 min) and Dresden (1 hr).
Student life & support
The university's own description characterises Mittweida as a focused, relaxed college-town environment where students can walk to all facilities without public transport. On-campus dormitory housing is managed through Studentenwerk Freiberg; applications must be submitted by 30 June (winter) or 1 January (summer). Monthly living costs are estimated at around €632, including dormitory (~€210), food (~€300), health insurance (~€105), and the broadcast fee (~€17.50). The International Office provides dedicated support for incoming students via the [email protected] address.
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