Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences
Neubrandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
- Founded
- 1991
- Students
- 2,100
- International
- 7%
- Programmes
- 34
- Taught in English
- 3
About Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences is a small public university founded in 1991, located in Neubrandenburg in the federal state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. It enrolls approximately 2,100 students across four faculties: Agriculture and Food Sciences; Health, Nursing and Administration; Landscape Sciences and Geomatics; and Social Work and Education.
The university is practice-oriented, with all degree programmes including a mandatory practical semester or equivalent work placement. Its two main research focal points are health and nutrition, and sustainable structural change in rural regions. The compact campus atmosphere, small group seminars, and close industry links make it an accessible entry point into German higher education for international applicants.
All programmes lead to B.Sc./B.A. or M.Sc./M.A. degrees. The university also offers part-time, dual-track, and a small number of English-taught international programmes, most notably an English-language Master's in Geomatics.
Practice-oriented degrees with mandatory practical semester or work placement in all programmes
Compact campus with small group seminars and close student-to-faculty contact
English-taught Master's in Geomatics - one of the few English-language programmes at a German FH in this field
Research focus on health/nutrition and sustainable rural development
No tuition fees; semester contribution only (~€120/semester)
Dedicated International Office with buddy programme and on-campus student residences
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1991
- Students
- 2,100
- International
- ~7% (per MyGermanUniversity profile; figure based on older reporting year)
- Faculties
- 4
- Programmes
- 34
Study programmes
34 accredited degrees at Hochschule Neubrandenburg - University of Applied Sciences, 3 of them taught in English.
Showing 25–34 of 34 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
No tuition fees for standard bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes. Students pay a semester contribution of approximately €120 per semester (comprising ~€110 to Studierendenwerk and €10 to the student body/AStA). No additional non-EU surcharge is applied under current Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state policy.
Admission requirements
International applicants must apply through uni-assist (www.uni-assist.de) with scanned educational certificates, transcripts, language certificate, passport copy, CV, and sworn translations into German or English. The university recommends submitting the application at least 8 weeks before the deadline. Qualifications are assessed against the anabin database; applicants whose school-leaving certificates are not fully recognised may need to complete a Studienkolleg. Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants may be required to present an APS certificate (country-specific proof of academic qualification recognised by Germany). German-taught programmes require at least B2 German (accepted certificates: DSH-1/2/3, TestDaF, Goethe B2/C1/C2, telc C1 Hochschule, ÖSD B2+, DSD-II). English-taught programmes require B2 English (IELTS 5.5-6.5, TOEFL 72-94, Cambridge B2 First).
Application deadlines
Winter semester (October start): 30 June for international applicants. Summer semester (March start): 31 December. Exception: English-taught Geomatics Master's deadline is 31 May. Applications via uni-assist; allow several weeks for processing.
How international applicants apply
uni-assist full application - applicants with foreign certificates must submit exclusively via the uni-assist online portal (My assist); the university accepts only online applications through uni-assist and decides on admission after uni-assist forwards the checked documents. Deadlines: 30 June (winter), 31 December (summer). German Abitur/FHR from a German school abroad or Feststellungsprüfung holders apply directly.
Languages of instruction
Primarily German-taught. A small number of English-taught programmes are available, including the Master's in Geomatics. The university Language Centre offers German and other language courses during the semester.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Hochschule Neubrandenburg - 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 Neubrandenburg - 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
Studierendenwerk Greifswald
Not by the university. Apply to them directly, and expect a waiting list.
From the university
On-campus accommodation is available in four halls of residence managed by Studierendenwerk Greifswald (furnished single rooms and studio apartments).
Campuses & locations
Single campus at Brodaer Strasse 2, 17033 Neubrandenburg. Described as a campus university with a family-oriented atmosphere and on-campus student residences managed by Studierendenwerk Greifswald.
Living in Neubrandenburg
Neubrandenburg is a city of approximately 63,000 residents in northeastern Germany, situated in the Mecklenburg lake district close to the Polish border. The city is known for its remarkably well-preserved medieval town wall (Stadtmauer) and four historic gate towers. Cost of living is low by German standards - the university estimates students need around €1,000 per month. The surrounding countryside offers lakes, forests, and cycling routes, making it appealing for students who prefer a quieter environment over a large urban centre.
Student life & support
The International Office runs a Buddy Programme pairing incoming international students with local peers. On-campus accommodation is available in four halls of residence managed by Studierendenwerk Greifswald (furnished single rooms and studio apartments). The university has sports facilities, a canteen, and a cafeteria. Regular networking events are organised for international students to build intercultural connections. The university's Language Centre supports language learning throughout the semester.
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