- Founded
- 1818
- Students
- 7,797
- International
- 18%
- Programmes
- 53
- Taught in English
- 14
About Universität Hohenheim
Universität Hohenheim, founded in 1818 in response to a severe famine, is Stuttgart's oldest university and one of Germany's most specialised research institutions. The university focuses on agricultural sciences, food science, biotechnology, life sciences, and economics, combining intensive foundational research with applied solutions to societal challenges. It holds the QS World University Ranking #1 position in Germany for agricultural research and ranks consistently among Europe's top institutions in its core subject areas.
The university operates a compact single-campus setting in the Baroque Schloss Hohenheim, located in the south of Stuttgart. Its three broad faculty areas cover Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Business Administration, Economics and Social Sciences. The university offers over 40 degree programmes including a significant number of English-taught master's programmes, making it accessible to international students without German language proficiency.
The university places above-average emphasis on internationalisation, maintaining around 100 international partnership institutions and providing dedicated support through the Office of International Affairs. Non-EU international students are required to pay tuition fees of €1,500 per semester, a Baden-Württemberg state regulation that applies across all public universities in the state.
Ranked #1 in Germany and #6 in Europe for agricultural research (QS World University Ranking by Subject)
Founded in 1818 as Stuttgart's oldest university, in direct response to a regional famine
Single compact Baroque palace campus - all lecture halls reachable on foot
Non-EU international students pay €1,500/semester tuition fee (Baden-Württemberg state regulation)
Significant portfolio of English-taught master's programmes in agricultural, environmental, food, and economic sciences
Top 3 in Germany for DAAD internationalisation funding for nine consecutive years
Key facts
- Type
- Universitäten
- Founded
- 1818
- Students
- 7,797
- International
- ~18% (1,431 students of non-German nationality out of 7,797 total, summer semester 2026)
- Faculties
- 3
- Programmes
- 53
Study programmes
53 accredited degrees at Universität Hohenheim, 14 of them taught in English.
Showing 25–48 of 53 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Non-EU/EEA international students pay €1,500 per semester in tuition fees, applicable since winter semester 2017/18 under Baden-Württemberg state law. EU/EEA citizens, exchange students, refugees, and students who obtained their university entrance qualification in Germany are exempt from these fees. All students pay an additional semester contribution of €174.50 per semester covering administrative fees, Student Services, and Student Parliament contributions. A Zweitstudium (second degree) fee of €650 per semester applies where relevant, though the €1,500 international fee takes precedence if applicable.
Admission requirements
International applicants seeking a full bachelor's or master's degree apply through the university's HohCampus portal. For bachelor's programmes, most applications close on 15 July for winter semester; agriculture-related programmes have an extended deadline of 30 September. For master's programmes, non-EU applicants face earlier deadlines (typically 15 March for winter semester) compared to EU applicants (typically 15 September). Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants who completed prior qualifications in those countries are required to obtain an APS (Akademische Prüfstelle) certificate before applying; this is a German Embassy requirement, not Hohenheim-specific. German-taught programmes require TestDaF TDN 4 or equivalent German proficiency. English-taught master's programmes typically require IELTS or equivalent English proficiency. Specific requirements vary by programme; applicants should check individual programme pages. Contact: [email protected] for degree-seeking international student enquiries.
Application deadlines
Winter semester: 15 July for most bachelor's programmes; 30 September for agriculture-related bachelor's programmes; 15 March for non-EU master's applicants; 15 September for EU master's applicants (programme-specific variation applies). Summer semester: 15 March for most full programmes; 15 January for higher-semester entry in non-agriculture specialisations. Deadlines vary by individual programme - consult the official application deadlines page.
How international applicants apply
No uni-assist - explicitly abolished as of winter semester 2022/23 ('Nein, seit dem Wintersemester 2022/23 ist keine zusaetzliche Bewerbung ueber uni-assist notwendig'). Applicants holding a foreign Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (EU and non-EU alike) apply directly online via the university's HohCampus application portal (up to three bachelor programmes), uploading certificates in the original language plus a German or English translation; equivalence with the German Abitur is checked by Uni Hohenheim during the application itself. Exception: German citizens with foreign certificates must first obtain recognition from the Regierungspraesidium Stuttgart.
Languages of instruction
German is the primary language of instruction for bachelor's programmes and several master's programmes. A substantial number of master's programmes are taught entirely in English, including Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics and Subtropics, Bioeconomy, Crop Sciences, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, Food Systems, Economics with Data Science, and International Business and Economics. German-taught programmes typically require TestDaF TDN 4 or equivalent. The university Language Center offers German as a foreign language courses and intensive German programmes for incoming international students.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at Universität Hohenheim
38 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Auszeichnung für Studierende
General student recognition award. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual call
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
DAAD Förderpreis
DAAD award for outstanding international students at Hohenheim. Listed on Preise & Stipendien page.
Deadline: Per DAAD/university call
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Deutschlandstipendium at Universitaet Hohenheim
Private contributions from companies, foundations, associations, alumni and private individuals are doubled by the state into scho...
Amount: EUR 300 per month (EUR 150 private + EUR 150 federal)
Bachelor, Master
Dr. Eugen Ebert Stiftung Stipendium
Foundation scholarship listed on mystipendium.de under Hohenheim. Details via foundation.
Bachelor, Master
Dr. Hermann Eiselen Stipendien-Programm (Stiftung fiat panis)
Awarded to above-average qualified students of Universitaet Hohenheim with a development-related or tropical-relevant study focus...
Bachelor, Master (thesis phase)
Dr. Hermann und Edith-Karla Eiselen Gedaechtnisstiftung Publikationsstipendien
Publication scholarships for students in Hohenheim doctoral and master programmes, enabling young academics to publish the results...
Master, Doctorate
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Stipendium
SPD-related foundation for gifted and engaged students from Germany and abroad. Promotes fair access to education.
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit Stipendium
Liberal foundation scholarship for enthusiastic, curious, cosmopolitan people with academic talent in all disciplines - study and...
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Hans Böckler Stiftung Stipendium
Trade union foundation for students and doctoral candidates with union/social/political engagement and above-average performance....
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung Stipendium
Green foundation for young qualified people taking responsibility in politics, science, society worldwide, committed to foundation...
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: 1 March and 1 September annually
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Helmut-Aurenz-Stipendien für Auslandsaufenthalte
Scholarships for study abroad stays by Hohenheim students. Listed on mystipendium.de. Deadline 31 March annually.
Deadline: 31 March annually
Bachelor, Master
Herzog von Wuerttemberg Stipendium
Endowed by the House of Wuerttemberg, this scholarship supports outstandingly qualified Hohenheim students of all faculties shortl...
Master, State examination
Herzog-Carl-Stipendium
Scholarship listed on mystipendium.de for Hohenheim. EUR 10,000. Deadline 31 March.
Amount: EUR 10,000 one-time
Deadline: 31 March annually
Bachelor, Master
Hohenheimer Lehrpreis
University award for motivated, creative and inspiring teaching. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual call
Faculty/Teaching staff
HUTTER Young Researcher Paper Award
Prize for ambitious startups with at least one Hohenheim student. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual Dies academicus call
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Johannsen Bioeconomy Award
Prize for Master students of all faculties conducting Master thesis in Bioeconomy. Listed on Preise & Stipendien page.
Deadline: Per annual call
Master
Julius-Paul-Stiegler-Stipendien
Supports study/research/practical stays abroad outside EU for students primarily in economics. Listed on Preise & Stipendien page.
Deadline: Per annual call
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate (Economics focus)
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Stipendium
CDU-related foundation for students, doctoral candidates, habilitands committed to tolerant, open, just society, engaged in societ...
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Habilitation
KWS Ferdinand-von-Lochow-Stipendium
KWS Lochow GmbH supports master's students of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences at Hohenheim working on plants and economics to...
Amount: EUR 500 per month for 12 months + internship costs
Deadline: Annual call
Master (2nd year)
Landesgraduiertenförderung
State graduate funding for doctoral candidates at Hohenheim. Listed on Preise & Stipendien page. EUR 1,500/month. Deadline 6 July.
Amount: EUR 1,500 per month
Deadline: 6 July annually
Doctorate
Lilo und Wilm Bartels-Preis
Prize for outstanding student achievements. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual call
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Lions-Club-Förderpreis
Support prize by Lions Club for Hohenheim students. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual call
Bachelor, Master
LRV-Stipendium (Landwirtschaftlicher Rentenverein)
The Landwirtschaftlicher Rentenverein e. V. funds ten academic final theses (diploma, master or bachelor) in the fields of agricul...
Bachelor, Master
Master Plus-Stipendium der Claussen-Simon-Stiftung
Scholarship for students of all faculties who distinguished themselves through very good performance in their Bachelor studies and...
Deadline: Per foundation annual call
Master
NatureLife Nachhaltigkeitspreis
Sustainability award for student projects/initiatives. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual call
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Peter und Traudl Engelhorn Stiftung-Stipendium
Postdoc scholarships for outstanding young researchers in Life Sciences. Listed on Hohenheim's Preise & Stipendien page.
Deadline: Per foundation call
Postdoc
Preis des Universitätsrats für besonderes studentisches Engagement
Award for exceptional student engagement in university governance and groups. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual call
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Professor Wild-Award
Award for outstanding student projects/achievements. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual call
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Richard-Winter-Stipendien
Supports young people in natural sciences with focus on engineering. Financial support for students. Listed on Hohenheim's Preise...
Deadline: Per foundation call
Bachelor, Master (Natural Sciences, Engineering)
Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Stipendium
Left Party foundation for students and doctoral candidates with high academic performance and current social/civic engagement per...
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: 1 April and 1 October annually
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Stipendien des Cusanuswerks
Catholic scholarship foundation supporting students from first semester through doctorate. Listed on Hohenheim's Preise & Stipendi...
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: 1 August annually
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Stipendien für Bachelor- und Masterstudiengänge (Richard-Winter-Stiftung)
Scholarship for Bachelor/Master in natural sciences/engineering. EUR 550/month. Listed on mystipendium.de for Hohenheim.
Amount: EUR 550 per month
Deadline: Per foundation call
Bachelor, Master (Natural Sciences, Engineering)
Stipendienprogramm der Edmund Rehwinkel-Stiftung
The Edmund Rehwinkel Foundation of Rentenbank supports above-average qualified students, academically and personally, of the Facul...
Bachelor, Master
Stipendium des Evangelischen Studienwerks Villigst
Protestant scholarship foundation for students of all disciplines at German universities. Listed on Hohenheim's Preise & Stipendie...
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + book allowance + ideelle Förderung
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Studienabschluss-Stipendien fuer auslaendische Studierende (STIBET)
Funded by the DAAD, these completion grants support foreign Hohenheim students who have fallen into financial need through no faul...
Bachelor, Master
Studienpreis des Universitätsbundes Hohenheim e.V.
Best diploma/master thesis award per faculty (EUR 500 each). Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: EUR 500 per faculty
Deadline: Per annual call
Master, Diploma
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes
Oldest and largest non-partisan, non-denominational scholarship foundation. Performance, initiative, responsibility. Listed on Hoh...
Amount: Up to EUR 992/month + EUR 80/month book allowance + family allowances...
Deadline: Per foundation calls
Bachelor, Master, Doctorate
Wissenschaftspreis des Universitätsbundes Hohenheim e.V.
Science award for outstanding research by Hohenheim academics. Awarded at Dies academicus.
Amount: Prize money (varies)
Deadline: Per annual call
Doctorate, Postdoc, Faculty
Student accommodation
What Universität Hohenheim publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
Rooms are allocated by
Studierendenwerk Stuttgart
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
Student accommodation is managed through Studierendenwerk Stuttgart, which provides residence halls close to campus with some rooms reserved for international students. An accommodation marketplace platform lists additional rooms and apartments near Hohenheim.
Campuses & locations
Single compact campus centred on the 18th-century Baroque Schloss Hohenheim, located at 70599 Stuttgart. All lecture halls reachable on foot. Approximately 30 minutes from Stuttgart city centre by public transport.
Living in Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg and one of Germany's most economically prosperous cities, known as the headquarters of Daimler-Benz and Porsche and a centre for engineering and manufacturing. The Hohenheim campus is located in the south of Stuttgart in a quieter suburban area, approximately 30 minutes from the city centre by public transport (S-Bahn). Stuttgart offers a well-developed public transit network, a lively cultural scene, and a strong job market particularly in engineering, IT, and life sciences, which complements Hohenheim's graduate profile.
Student life & support
The university operates a compact single campus where all facilities are within walking distance, fostering a close-knit academic community. Student accommodation is managed through Studierendenwerk Stuttgart, which provides residence halls close to campus with some rooms reserved for international students. An accommodation marketplace platform lists additional rooms and apartments near Hohenheim. The Office of International Affairs ([email protected]) provides dedicated support for international degree-seeking students from admission through to the start of studies. The Language Center offers German language courses including intensive programmes designed for incoming international students. The university's AStA (student government), university sports programme, and various student organisations complement campus life. A StudiTicket (public transit pass) is included in the semester contribution.
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