Hochschule Worms, University of Applied Sciences
Worms, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
- Founded
- 1978
- Students
- 3,700
- International
- 25%
- Programmes
- 42
- Taught in English
- 19
About Hochschule Worms, University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Worms - University of Applied Sciences is a public Fachhochschule in Worms, Rhineland-Palatinate, founded in 1978. The university enrolls approximately 3,500-3,700 students across three faculties: Computer Science, Tourism/Travel Management, and Business Management. It holds Erasmus Charter status (ERASMUS ID: D Worms01) and is a member of international networks including CLADEA, GATE, and NICE.
The university offers bachelor's, master's, and dual-study programmes, with a selection of English-taught degrees. It maintains active exchange partnerships with universities worldwide and operates an International Center providing dedicated support to incoming and degree-seeking international students.
Hochschule Worms has received the "Weltoffene Hochschule" (open-minded university) designation and holds a family-friendly workplace certification. Its compact single-campus setting in the historic Rhine city of Worms gives it an intimate, applied-science character, contrasting with larger research universities.
Three focused faculties: Computer Science, Tourism/Travel Management, and Business Management
English-taught programmes including Aviation Management (B.A.) and two master's degrees
Erasmus Charter holder with active international exchange network (ERASMUS ID: D Worms01)
No tuition fees; low semester contribution (~€155-€170)
APS certificate required for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants
uni-assist pre-verification mandatory for international applicants from Winter Semester 2026/27
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 1978
- Students
- 3,700
- International
- ~25% international students ('more than 25% come from outside Germany' per International Center)
- Faculties
- 3
- Programmes
- 42
Study programmes
42 accredited degrees at Hochschule Worms, University of Applied Sciences, 19 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–24 of 42 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
No tuition fees for bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes at this public university. Semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is approximately €155.70 per semester (increasing by €15 from Summer Semester 2026), covering student government (AStA) and Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz contributions. Rheinland-Pfalz does not charge additional non-EU tuition fees (unlike Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria).
Admission requirements
Applicants need a general university entrance qualification (Abitur), a university of applied sciences entrance qualification (Fachabitur), a subject-specific entrance qualification, or a professional qualification (vocational training with grade ≥2.5). From Winter Semester 2026/27, international applicants must have their foreign documents pre-verified via uni-assist (VPD valid for Hochschule Worms; processing up to 8 weeks). APS certificate is required for applicants holding qualifications from India, China, or Vietnam. English-taught programmes require B2 English proficiency at minimum; German-taught programmes require recognised German language certification per HRK/KMK framework (exceptions apply for English-track programmes). Erasmus exchange students and applicants with German-earned bachelor's degrees for master's programmes are exempt from uni-assist verification.
Application deadlines
Bachelor (central procedure, e.g. Aviation Management): 15 January for summer semester, 15 July for winter semester. Master programmes (decentralised procedure): 15 December for summer semester, 15 June for winter semester. Cooperative master's (Entrepreneurship): 28/29 February for summer term, 31 August for winter term.
How international applicants apply
Yes - VPD PROCEDURE: Hochschule Worms cooperates with uni-assist using the Vorpruefungsdokumentation variant. Applicants with foreign certificates are first reviewed by uni-assist, which issues a VPD (preliminary review documentation); with that VPD the applicant then applies directly through the university's own application portal (HISinOne/eCampus). The uni-assist detail page for Hochschule Worms states explicitly: 'You will receive a preliminary review documentation (VPD) from us, with which you apply directly to the university.' No hochschulstart DoSV involvement is indicated for international applicants.
Languages of instruction
German-taught core programmes plus several fully English-taught degrees (e.g. International Business Administration track, Entrepreneurship M.A., Global Trade Management) open to students without German skills.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Hochschule Worms, University of Applied Sciences
9 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Begabtenförderungswerke (13 Foundations) – HS Worms Liaison Lecturers
HS Worms hosts Vertrauensdozent:innen (liaison lecturers) for all 13 German talent promotion foundations: Studienstiftung des deut...
Amount: Monthly stipend up to BAföG max + health insurance + non-material prog...
Deadline: Varies by foundation
bachelor, master, state examination, doctorate
DAAD Award for Exceptional Engagement (Hochschule Worms)
Annual DAAD award for international students with exceptional academic performance and social/intercultural engagement. Amount and...
Amount: Varies (typically EUR 1,000)
Deadline: Annual (contact International Center)
bachelor, master
DAAD Graduation Grants (Hochschule Worms) – STIBET I
One-time grant of EUR 850 for international degree-seeking students (Bildungsausländer:innen) at HS Worms in their final study pha...
Amount: EUR 850 (one-time)
Deadline: 7 April – 5 May 2026 (annual spring call)
bachelor, master, doctorate
Deutschlandstipendium (Hochschule Worms)
The Deutschlandstipendium is a scholarship program launched by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) in 201...
Amount: EUR 300/month
Deadline: 28 August 2026 (12:00) for winter semester 2026/27
bachelor, master
ERASMUS+ Mobility Grants (Hochschule Worms)
EU-funded grants for study abroad (SMS) and internships abroad (SMP) at partner universities in Europe. One SMS and one SMP grant...
Amount: Varies by destination country (partial stipend, lump sum)
Deadline: Varies (contact International Center / Joachim Mayer)
bachelor, master
Hochschule Worms hardship/emergency funds (Studierendensekretariat)
Emergency financial assistance for enrolled students in acute financial hardship. Contact Carmen Kramp-Kola for details.
Amount: Case-by-case
Deadline: Ongoing
bachelor, master
PROMOS Grants for Study/Internship Abroad (Hochschule Worms)
DAAD-funded mobility grants for study semesters, internships, and study trips outside ERASMUS+ (worldwide). For German students an...
Amount: Varies by country (DAAD country rates) + travel allowance
Deadline: 30 November / 30 April annually
bachelor, master, doctorate
Rhineland-Palatinate Scholarship Programme (Stipendienstiftung Rheinland-Pfalz) – HS Worms
State-funded scholarship programme with multiple funding lines: (1) Excellence funding for outstanding academic performance; (2) H...
Amount: Varies by line; talented students: EUR 300/month for 12 months
Deadline: 15 March (summer semester) / 15 September (winter semester) annually
bachelor, master
STUBE Study Support Programme (Hochschule Worms / RLP)
Study support programme for students from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe (also open to European students intereste...
Amount: Programme participation (seminars, networking, support)
Deadline: Per seminar programme
bachelor, master, doctorate
Student accommodation
What Hochschule Worms, 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 Vorderpfalz
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
Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz provides subsidised canteen meals and affordable student housing options.
Campuses & locations
Erenburgerstrasse 19, 67549 Worms - all three departments
Living in Worms
Worms is one of Germany's oldest cities, located on the Rhine in Rhineland-Palatinate, approximately 60 km south of Frankfurt and 15 km north of Mannheim. It is known for its Romanesque cathedral (Wormser Dom), its role in the Protestant Reformation (Diet of Worms, 1521), and the Nibelung saga. The city offers affordable living costs relative to larger German cities and good rail connections to Frankfurt, Mannheim, and Heidelberg.
Student life & support
The compact single-campus setting fosters a close-knit student community. The AStA (student government) organises social events and represents student interests. Studierendenwerk Vorderpfalz provides subsidised canteen meals and affordable student housing options. The International Center runs integration activities for incoming international students. The city of Worms offers a manageable urban environment with easy access to the Rhine riverfront, vineyards, and day-trip destinations in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region.
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