Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences

Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of study programmes in engineering, business and computer science. Graduate and Undergraduate Programmes are availiblein German, English, or a mixture of both languages.

At HHN, students can choose from over 50 Bachelor and Master programmes in Business, Engineering and Computer Science. Lecturers with industry experience, small learning groups, an integrated internship semester, and a strong network of companies in the region ensure that our graduates are well-prepared and ready for their career start. Furthermore, our extensive international network offers excellent opportunities for student exchange, joint research activities and new learning formats.

Recognition of international certificates:

The university entrance qualification from your home country (Bachelor, GCE-A-level, Baccalaureat, Matura, High School Diploma, etc.) needs to be accredited by Studienkolleg Konstanz - Center for International Students.

Please note that the recognition process is free of charge and requires a certain processing time of 3 to 4 weeks. Application documents can be submitted at any time.

Proof of English Skills:

To ensure a sufficient level of English in the basic studies, applicants are required to prove that they are highly proficient in English by means of one of the following certifications:

• TOEFL min. 550 points (paper-based version)
• TOEFL min. 213 points (computer-based version)
• TOEFL min. 79 points (internet-based version)
• Cambridge Certificate CAE (Certificate of Advanced English) min. Grade C
• TOEIC min. 730 points
• IELTS Level 6.0 overall band score
• Oxford Test of English with 120 points and Niveau B2 in overall modules

The TOEFL code of Heilbronn University is 2751.

Only native speakers of English are exempt from this requirement. A native speaker is considered to be someone who was raised in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, or the USA.

Application at Heilbronn University:

Once you have the language- and recognition certifications you can start your application at Heilbronn University.

Academic Criteria:

• If there is a large number of applications, a ranking list will be drawn up for the selection decision.
• Applicants will be ranked based on the grade of their "Hochschulzugangsberechtigung" (Higher Education Entrance Qualification - HZB)

Whether you need a visa for Germany as an international degree-seeking student depends on your country of origin. As a rule, the following visa requirements apply:

• Citizens of a member state of the European Union, Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway or Switzerland do not require a visa to enter and stay in Germany. Within two weeks of your arrival in Germany, however, you must register with the relevant residents' registration office.
• Citizens of Andorra, Australia, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Monaco, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, San Marino, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the USA do not require a visa to enter Germany. However, you must apply for a residence permit at the local immigration office within 90 days of your arrival in Germany.
• Citizens of all other countries require a visa to enter Germany. Apply for a national visa to study at the relevant German embassy or consulate. After arriving in Germany, you must apply for a residence permit at the local immigration office at least 4 to 6 weeks before your visa expires.
• If you are already in Germany and have a valid residence permit, contact your local immigration office and ask about the possibility of converting your existing residence permit into a residence permit to study at Heilbronn University.

Please note: This information is only intended to give you an initial indication and does not claim to be exhaustive. You can obtain binding information on visa requirements from the German embassy or consulate in your home country.

Reason 1: Trending topics

Whether autonomous driving, robotics, recycling processes, environmental protection or sustainable processes - with us you will be updated to the minute and learn to develop innovative technical solutions.

Reason 2: Studying with a practical orientation

You will apply your knowledge from the lecture hall in our labs and work directly on research projects. In this way, you are well prepared to start your career and optimally positioned for your future, for example with one of the global players optimally situated in our region.

Reason 3: Diverse and integrating

Our degree programmes allow you to specialize in a wide range of subjects and open up an interdisciplinary course of study that will give you in-depth qualifications. We cooperate with partner universities around the world, offer German language courses for international students, and offer basic studies in English.