Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
About Hochschule Wismar - University of Applied Sciences: Technolo
Hochschule Wismar — University of Applied Sciences: Technology, Business and Design — is a public university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) located in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, on the Baltic Sea coast of northern Germany. It operates across three campuses: the main campus in Wismar, a location in Rostock-Warnemünde, and a site at Malchow on the island of Poel. The university is organised into three faculties — Engineering Sciences, Business, and Design — and enrolls approximately 7,000 students.
The institution offers bachelor's, master's, and diploma programmes in both German and English, with five full-degree programmes delivered entirely in English at master's level. It holds system accreditation and certifications for family-friendliness and gender equality (E-Quality). Research, practical orientation, and entrepreneurship (StartupYard makerspace) are prominent institutional priorities.
Key facts
- Students
- 7,000
- Faculties
- 3
Three campuses: Wismar (main), Rostock-Warnemünde, and Malchow/Poel — with strong maritime engineering orientation
Six master's programmes fully taught in English, including Architecture, International Management, and Maritime Systems
No tuition fees; semester contribution approximately €112.50–€137.50 per term
Application via uni-assist required for non-EU master's applicants to International Management and Maritime Systems programmes
Priority student housing available for international students through Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar
System-accredited institution with E-Quality and family-friendly certifications
Admissions & costs
Tuition & fees
No tuition fees are charged for degree programmes. Students pay a semester contribution of approximately €137.50 (new students) or €112.50 (continuing students) per semester. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern does not levy additional non-EU surcharges (unlike Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria). Estimated monthly living costs are approximately €934, covering accommodation, food, health insurance, and utilities. A blocked account (Sperrkonto) demonstrating at least €670/month (€8,040/year) is required for the visa application; note that the federal minimum was updated to €992/month (€11,904/year) as of 2024 — verify the current figure with the International Office before applying.
Admission requirements
International applicants must hold a recognised higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung). For German-taught programmes, German at DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, or telc C1 is required. For English-taught programmes, accepted proof includes TOEFL iBT 80+, IELTS 6.0, or Duolingo 110. Master's programmes typically require a relevant bachelor's degree with 210+ ECTS and a German grade average of 2.0–2.5. Non-EU applicants for the International Management and Operation and Management of Maritime Systems master's must apply via uni-assist (fee: €75 first university, €30 each additional). APS certificate is required for applicants from India, China (incl. HK/Macau), and Vietnam before a student visa can be issued — Hochschule Wismar does not waive this federal requirement. Design-faculty applicants must also register for an aptitude test by 30 April.
Application deadlines
Winter semester (October start): application portal opens 1 May; deadline 15 July. Summer semester (April start): deadline 15 January. Exception: MA Architectural Lighting Design has its own annual deadline of 1 May and admits students once per year only.
Languages of instruction
Most bachelor's programmes are taught in German (DSH-2 / TestDaF TDN 4 / telc C1 required). Six master's programmes are delivered entirely in English: Architecture, Architectural Lighting Design, German and International Commercial Law, Information and Electrical Engineering, International Management, and Operation and Management of Maritime Systems. German language proficiency is stated as 'not necessary' for English-taught tracks. The university's Language Centre offers German courses for international students.
Campuses & locations
Philipp-Müller-Straße 14, 23966 Wismar — administrative headquarters and primary teaching site
Secondary campus in the Warnemünde district of Rostock, focused on maritime and engineering programmes
Site on or near the island of Poel
Living in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Wismar is a small historic port city of approximately 45,000 inhabitants on the Baltic Sea in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Its well-preserved medieval old town (Altstadt) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city offers a compact, affordable cost of living compared to larger German university cities. Rostock, the state's largest city, is about 45 km away and reachable by regional train in under an hour.
Student life & support
The Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar manages student housing, offering furnished rooms in shared-facility residential halls (one-semester lease agreements). Shared apartments (WGs) are also common, with rents typically €300–400 per month per person. International students receive priority consideration for university housing. The International Office (open Tue/Thu 09:00–12:00 & 13:00–15:00, Wed 09:00–12:00) provides counselling on visa, finances, and integration. The Language Centre runs German language courses. Campus facilities include a sports centre, library, and the StartupYard makerspace.
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Accredited Programmes
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Master
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