About Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten
RWU Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten (University of Applied Sciences) is a public Fachhochschule located in Weingarten, Baden-Württemberg. Founded in 1964 as a State Engineering School in Ravensburg, it relocated to its current campus in Weingarten in 1982 and transitioned to bachelor's and master's degree structures in 2005/2006. It is a member of the Hochschulföderation SüdWest (HfSW) network.
The university offers approximately 37 degree programmes across four faculties — Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work/Health/Nursing, and Technology and Management — with a strong emphasis on applied, practice-oriented learning and close industry ties. Around 3,800 students are enrolled, and the university maintains an international contact office in Pune, India.
RWU's campus sits between the Alps, Lake Constance, and the Swabian Alb, with shared recreational facilities (sports hall, swimming pool, tennis courts) alongside the neighbouring PH Weingarten. The university holds a family-friendly university audit certification and runs active student project groups including a Formula Student racing team and a RoboCup team.
Key facts
- Founded
- 1964
- Students
- 3,800
- Faculties
- 4
Practice-oriented Fachhochschule with strong industry and regional employer connections in Baden-Württemberg
8 English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes in STEM and engineering fields
TAKEoff@RWU preparatory semester in English for international STEM entrants
4 faculties covering engineering, technology, management, social work, health, and nursing
Contact office in Pune, India, and partner universities across all continents
Scenic campus location between the Alps, Lake Constance, and the Swabian Alb
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
No tuition fees for EU/EEA students. Non-EU international students pay €1,500 per semester in tuition fees (Baden-Württemberg state rule, in force since WS 2017/18). Exemption applies if the student holds a German Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB). All students also pay a semester contribution of €215 (€224 for first semester), covering administration (€80), student union (€110.50), and student body (€24.50) fees.
Admission requirements
International applicants to German-taught programmes must hold certified German at DSH 2 level or equivalent (TestDaF average TDN 4; Goethe C1). English-taught programmes require TOEFL iBT minimum 70 or IELTS overall band 6.0. Non-EU applicants to German-taught programmes must have their foreign qualifications evaluated by Studienkolleg Konstanz. RWU reserves 8% of study places in each programme for non-EU applicants. For Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants, the APS certificate (Akademische Prüfstelle) is required before the visa stage — check the German Embassy in your country for current requirements. A preparatory semester programme (TAKEoff@RWU, in English) exists for international students entering STEM bachelor's programmes.
Application deadlines
Winter semester: 1 February – 15 April (English-taught master's); 1 May – 15 July (German-taught programmes). Summer semester: 1 September – 31 October (most programmes); 1 December – 15 January (International Project Engineering). Standard closing dates: 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer).
Languages of instruction
31 programmes taught in German; 8 programmes taught in English (including bachelor's in E-Mobility and Green Energy, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechatronics, Physical Engineering, and the International Project Engineering variant of Mechanical Engineering).
Campuses & locations
Main campus at Doggenriedstraße 70, 88250 Weingarten; International Office at Building P, Lazarettstr. 3
Living in Baden-Württemberg
Weingarten is a small university city in the south of Baden-Württemberg, sharing its student life with the neighbouring city of Ravensburg — together hosting around 8,000 students. The area sits between the Alps, Lake Constance, and the Swabian Alb, offering easy access to outdoor recreation, skiing, and cycling. Ravensburg (5 km) provides a historic old town, shops, and transport links, while Stuttgart and Munich are reachable within 2–2.5 hours by train.
Student life & support
Student life at RWU is described as close-knit and practice-oriented. Active student groups include the Formula Student racing project (running since 2009, celebrated its 20th car in 2026), RoboCup Team, H.O.M.E. makerspace, First Responder emergency group, and sustainability initiatives. Shared recreational facilities with PH Weingarten include a sports hall, swimming pool, tennis courts, and stadium. Student housing (Wohnheime) is available on or near campus. The International Office runs orientation programmes and an incoming buddy system for international students.
37
Accredited Programmes
24
Bachelor/Bakkalaureus
12
Master
1
Other
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