- Founded
- 2018
- Students
- 176
- International
- 15%
- Programmes
- 13
- Taught in English
- 6
About XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences
XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences is a state-recognised private university located in Potsdam, Brandenburg, focused exclusively on digitalisation, technology, and innovation. It was officially recognised by Brandenburg's Ministry of Science, Research, and Culture in 2018 and is accredited by ZEvA (Zentrale Evaluations- und Akkreditierungsagentur). All programmes are taught in English and follow an attendance-based, project-oriented model in small groups.
The university currently offers five bachelor's programmes and four master's programmes across areas including Data Science & AI, Coding & Software Engineering, Digital Business, Digital Marketing, Industry 4.0 Management, and an International MBA. Programme durations are three years for bachelor's and the institution participates in the ERASMUS exchange programme. Industry partnerships include SAP, Siemens Healthineers, and E.ON Deutschland.
Tuition is charged at €950 per month (€11,400 per year) for all students regardless of nationality. Financing options (education fund, partial scholarships) are available primarily to EU, OECD, and US citizens. The university does not charge a separate semester contribution beyond the stated tuition fee.
State-recognised private Fachhochschule founded in 2018, accredited by ZEvA
All programmes taught entirely in English - no German language requirement for admission
April and October intakes available each year
Tuition €950/month (€11,400/year) for all students; no EU vs non-EU fee split stated
Small-group, project-based, attendance-required teaching model
ERASMUS participant with partner universities across Europe, Asia, and North America
Key facts
- Type
- Fachhochschulen / HAW
- Founded
- 2018
- Students
- 176
- International
- ~15% international students (2022/23)
- Programmes
- 13
Study programmes
13 accredited degrees at XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences, 6 of them taught in English.
Showing 1–13 of 13 programmes
Admissions & fees
What it costs
Tuition is €950 per month, €5,700 per semester, or €11,400 per year for all students (no differentiation between EU and non-EU nationals stated on the official site). The full cost for a three-year bachelor's programme is €34,200. No separate semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is mentioned. Partial scholarships ('Teilstipendien') and a deferred-payment education fund ('Jetzt studieren, später zahlen') are available, though financing eligibility is restricted to EU, OECD, and US citizens.
Admission requirements
XU accepts international applicants for intakes in April and October each year. All programmes are English-taught; no German language requirement is stated for admission. Specific IELTS/TOEFL score thresholds and required documents are not published on the website - applicants are directed to the online application form or to contact the admissions team directly. APS certificates (required for Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants at most German universities) are not mentioned on the official site; international students from those countries should clarify with XU's admissions office whether APS is required given XU's status as a private Fachhochschule in Brandenburg.
Application deadlines
Intakes are offered in April and October. Specific application deadlines are not published on the official website; applicants should contact the university directly.
How international applicants apply
No uni-assist. XU uses its own admissions: direct application via the online application form on xu-university.com/application-form, followed by the university's own admission process; official pages do not mention uni-assist or VPD. General contact [email protected], +49 331 98 22 3881.
Languages of instruction
All bachelor's and master's programmes are taught entirely in English. No German-taught programmes are listed on the official site.
Entry requirements, intake dates and language levels differ for every degree.
Scholarships at XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences
4 schemes run or administered by the university. Always confirm current amounts and deadlines on the official page.
Deutschlandstipendium (via industry partners)
Companies support XU students through (partial) scholarships or joint participation in the BMBF's Deutschlandstipendium programme,...
Amount: EUR 300 per month (standard Deutschlandstipendium rate)
Deadline: Per annual calls
bachelor, master
SHE for IT Scholarship (adesso SE)
Since May 2019 adesso SE has promoted women in digital and IT professions; the initiative has awarded two scholarships for future...
Amount: Full scholarship for the named bachelor program (per initiative descri...
Deadline: Last published window closed Jul 15, 2020; check with XU for new round...
bachelor
XU Partial Scholarships
Partial-scholarship initiatives for 'the digital talents of tomorrow', advertised across the Bachelor, Master and landing pages; v...
Amount: Partial tuition reduction (percentage not published)
Deadline: Rolling (no fixed deadline published)
bachelor, master
XU University Education Fund ('Study Now, Pay Later')
Income-based tuition financing: EU, UK or OECD citizens or permanent residents can finance the entire tuition as a credit and repa...
Amount: Full tuition financing, repaid income-contingently
Deadline: Ongoing
bachelor, master
Student accommodation
What XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences publishes about housing. German universities do not allocate rooms themselves, so the links below are where applications actually go.
The university's housing page
Deadlines and application forms are published here, and they change every intake.
Open housing page- Quoted on that page
- € 950 per month € 11 € 950
Room types mentioned
What that page describes. Availability varies by intake.
From the university
XU provides on-campus student housing approximately five minutes from the main building.
Campuses & locations
Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 12B, 14482 Potsdam - the sole campus, approximately 5 minutes from student housing, a lake, supermarket, and train station.
Living in Potsdam
Potsdam is the state capital of Brandenburg, situated directly southwest of Berlin and reachable within 30 minutes by regional train. The city is known for its UNESCO World Heritage palaces and parks (Sanssouci), a well-developed public transport network, and a growing tech and innovation ecosystem. Students at XU benefit from proximity to Berlin's labour market and startup scene while living in a smaller, more affordable city.
Student life & support
XU provides on-campus student housing approximately five minutes from the main building. Apartments are fully furnished, up to 29 m², with private bathrooms and balconies/terraces; utilities and internet are included. Teaching is conducted in small, closely supervised groups rather than large lectures, which the university describes as a community-oriented learning environment. The institution participates in ERASMUS, enabling student exchanges with partner universities in Malaysia, Australia, Spain, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. Dedicated German-language courses and a formal international office are not described on the official website.
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