Germany State of Baden-Württemberg Esslingen am Neckar

Esslingen University of Applied Sciences

Hochschule Esslingen

University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) in Esslingen am Neckar / Göppingen

Tuition: Paid Admission: MediumGerman (German programmes)IELTS 6.0+TOEFL iBT 100 Scholarship available

Campus/City Esslingen am Neckar

1868

Year Founded

Public

University Type

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About the University

Consistently ranked among the leading German universities of applied sciences, particularly for mechanical and electrical engineering (top 10 in Germany per Wirtschaftswoche) and for its longstanding, one of the oldest, Graduate School offering English-taught master's degrees. Its location at the heart of Germany's automotive and engineering industry cluster (near Stuttgart) is a distinctive strength.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (ranked among Germany's top 10 by Wirtschaftswoche)Automotive EngineeringBusiness Administration / ManagementComputer Science and ITBuilding Services and Energy Engineering

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Study Programmes

Faculties and English-taught programs — the most important section for international applicants.

Faculties

Science, Energy and Building Services
Mechanical and Systems Engineering

6200

Students

39

Programmes

3

English Programmes

Free

Tuition Fee

1 viewsInformation verified from official sources — Last checked: July 1, 2026

Mobility and Technology

Management and Technology

Computer Science and Engineering

Social Work, Education and Nursing Sciences

(University organised into 11 faculties in total across City Centre, Hilltop, and Göppingen campuses)

3+ English programs

Mostly at master's level

Automotive Systems
Fully English
Master (M.Eng.)
Design and Development for Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
Fully English
Master (M.Eng.)
International Industrial Management
Fully English
Master (MBA)

English-taught programmes are primarily at master's level. Check the university's degree-finder for the full up-to-date list.

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Admission Requirements

Application Method

International applicants without a German university entrance qualification apply via uni-assist for bachelor's programmes; specific procedures apply for master's programmes, some

German (German programmes)

DSH or TestDaF

English (English programmes)

IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 100

Admission Level

Moderate

Application Deadlines

Winter SemesterBachelor's programmes: standard application window closes mid-July (uni-assist applicants are strong

Summer SemesterApplications generally close in January for programmes that admit in the summer semester (not all ba

Tip

Exact deadlines vary by individual degree programme and whether applying via uni-assist or directly; applicants should confirm the specific date on each programme's own admission page.

Application Steps

1
Choose Programme
2
Check Documents
3
Submit Application
4
Receive Decision

1
Choose Programme
2
Check Documents
3
Submit Application
4
Receive Decision

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Tuition & Costs

Free

Tuition Fee

IMPORTANT: Non-EU/non-EEA international students are required by Baden-Württemberg state law to pay tuition fees of €1,500 per semester (approx. €3,000/year) for bachelor's and consecutive master's pr

€150-200 range on top of the non-EU tuition fee where applicable

Semester Contribution

€140–€160 per month for public health insurance (for students under 30)

Health Insurance (est.)

€250-€350 per month (Studierendenwerk Stuttgart residence halls, per official exchange-student information)

Dormitory / Living Cost (est.)

All figures are estimates — verify on the university's official pages before making decisions.

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Student Life

Campus

Three campuses: City Centre (Science, Energy and Building Services; Mechanical and Systems Engineering; Mobility and Technology faculties), Hilltop/Flandernhöhe (Management and Technology; Computer Science and Engineering; Social Work, Education and Nursing Sciences, plus the library, computer centre, auditorium and sports facilities), and Göppingen (Management and Technology).

City

Esslingen am Neckar is a historic medieval town on the Neckar river with well-preserved half-timbered houses, about 20km (12 minutes by train) from Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg and heart of Germany's automotive and engineering industry (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Bosch, Festo all nearby).

Transport

International Students

The university hosts around international students.

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Scholarships

DAAD Scholarships

General DAAD scholarship database applies (https://www.daad.de/en).

Deutschlandstipendium

Esslingen University of Applied Sciences participates in the Deutschlandstipendium, open to German and international students, providing a monthly stipend.

University Scholarship

Deutschlandstipendium (Deutschland Scholarship)

University Scholarship

Exemption from the Baden-Württemberg non-EU tuition fee is possible in specific legally-defined exceptional cases (see International Office for eligibility)

University Scholarship

Foundation-based grants (external, not university-administered; students advised to research independently via the Studierendenwerk Stuttgart and DSW - Deutsches Studierendenwerk)

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Pros & Cons

Advantages

One of the first universities of applied sciences in Germany to offer International Master's Programmes taught entirely in English (Esslingen Graduate School)
Top positions in the CHE University Ranking (2022) for several engineering programmes
Close industry partnerships with Audi, Behr, Bosch, Daimler, Porsche and Festo

Points to consider

German: Deutsches Sprachdiplom der Kultusministerkonferenz, DSH, TestDaF or equivalent (required for nearly all bachelor's programmes, since courses are taught mainly in German)
English: TOEFL, IELTS, telc, CPE (for the fully English-taught Graduate School master's programmes)

Ideal for

Master's students seeking specialised, fully English-taught engineering/management degrees with strong direct industry ties (automotive and mechanical engineering)Students who can afford (or secure a fee exemption/scholarship for) the Baden-Württemberg non-EU tuition feeApplicants targeting Germany's automotive/engineering industry hub around Stuttgart

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Official Links

Always verify final information from these official sources.

Official Website

www.hs-esslingen.de/en

Admissions

www.hs-esslingen.de/en/study/application-and-enrolment

Degree Finder

www.hs-esslingen.de/en/study/degree-programmes

International Office

www.hs-esslingen.de/en/international

Accommodation

www.hs-esslingen.de/en/international

Scholarships

www.hs-esslingen.de/en/study/advice-support/financing

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