Germany State of Schleswig-Holstein Flensburg

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences (FUAS)

Hochschule Flensburg

University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) in Flensburg

Tuition: Free Admission: EasyGerman (German programmes)IELTS 6.0+TOEFL iBT 100 Scholarship available

Campus/City Flensburg

1852

Year Founded

Public

University Type

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About the University

Germany's northernmost university, with roots dating back to 1852 (Royal Danish School for Navigation), known for a strong regional identity and close ties to local industry and the maritime/renewable energy sectors. Genuine student reviews describe close lecturer-student relationships, small groups, and a highly practical curriculum, alongside candid criticism of specific difficult modules.

Renewable energyMaritime technology (roots trace to the 1852 Royal Danish School for Navigation)Mechanical engineeringInternational business and technical communication

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Study Programmes

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

Faculties

School of Business
School of Technology (engineering, maritime technology)

4000

Students

Programmes

چند برنامه

English Programmes

Free

Tuition Fee

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School of Information and Communication

English Programs

Includes fully English bachelor's — no German required

Mechanical Engineering
Fully English
Bachelor (B.Eng.)
International Technical Communication
Bachelor / Master
برنامه‌های ماستری انگلیسی
Master

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 generally apply via uni-assist for the preliminary review of foreign qualifications, then complete their application via the university's own process.

German (German programmes)

DSH or TestDaF

English (English programmes)

IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL iBT 100

Admission Level

Low to Moderate

Application Deadlines

Winter SemesterStandard German public-university deadlines apply per programme (exact dates set individually); conf

Summer SemesterAcademic sessions begin in both summer and winter per third-party aggregation; not all programmes of

Tip

An application fee of approximately €75 is charged, with an additional €30 per programme for multiple simultaneous applications, per third-party aggregation - exact current fees should be reconfirmed on the official application 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

None. Flensburg University of Applied Sciences is a public university in Schleswig-Holstein and does not charge tuition fees to international students; education is described by the university and thi

€392.00 per semester

Semester Contribution

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

Health Insurance (est.)

€992/month or €11,904/year is the standard minimum financial resources requirement for the student visa (per the co-located Europa-Universität Flensburg's official guidance, likely applicable to Flensburg's cost-of-living context generally)

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

A single campus shared with Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF), a separate but co-located institution focused on education and social sciences (Flensburg University of Applied Sciences focuses on media, technology, business, and engineering).

City

Flensburg is Germany's northernmost city, located about 7km south of the Danish border on the Flensburg Fjord (Baltic Sea), offering a distinctive Nordic-influenced coastal setting.

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); Fulbright U.S. Student Program and L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant listed among externally-administered scholarships relevant to some FUAS programmes.

Deutschlandstipendium

Not explicitly detailed on the specific pages reviewed in this research session; general scholarship information should be checked via FUAS's official scholarships pages.

University Scholarship

Financial aid via Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein, offering up to €500 over a three-month period for eligible international students (per third-party aggregation)

University Scholarship

Fulbright U.S. Student Program (for eligible U.S. applicants)

University Scholarship

L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant

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Pros & Cons

Advantages

Institutional roots dating to 1852 (Royal Danish School for Navigation)
Over 100 research institutes and centres
Shares its campus with Europa-Universität Flensburg (EUF), a separate but co-located institution

Points to consider

German: certificates corresponding to CEFR level C for German-taught master's programmes (e.g. Applied Bio and Food Sciences, Systems Engineering)
English: proficiency scores required for English-taught programmes; a 7-point (German grading system) or equivalent English grade on a secondary school leaving certificate can also serve as evidence per third-party aggregation

Ideal for

Bachelor's applicants specifically interested in English-taught mechanical engineeringStudents interested in maritime technology, renewable energy, or technical communicationApplicants who want a smaller, close-knit campus community with strong lecturer-student relationshipsStudents who want Germany's northernmost university town, close to the Danish border and Baltic coast

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Official Links

Always verify final information from these official sources.

Official Website

hs-flensburg.de/en

Admissions

hs-flensburg.de/en/node/1929

Degree Finder

hs-flensburg.de/en/node/1929

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