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Hochschule Niederrhein (University of Applied Sciences)

University of Applied Sciences on the Lower Rhine

About Hochschule Niederrhein (University of Applied Sciences)

Hochschule Niederrhein (HSNR) is a public university of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia with campuses in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach. With more than 13,000 students, 112 degree programmes, and nine faculties, it offers practice-oriented education in chemistry, design, engineering, computer science, food and nutrition, social sciences, textiles, business, industrial engineering, and health care — with full-time, part-time, dual, and continuing study options.

Why students choose Hochschule Niederrhein (University of Applied Sciences)

  • 112+ degree programmes across nine faculties — from engineering and IT to business, design, and health care
  • Four English-taught bachelor's and master's degrees for international students
  • Full-time, part-time, dual study, and continuing education pathways
  • Low or no tuition at a public German institution — budget mainly for living costs
  • Three campus locations in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach, near Düsseldorf and Cologne
  • 130+ partner universities worldwide for exchange semesters abroad

How we help you apply

Expert support throughout your application journey

Admissions Support

We guide your application via uni-assist or the HSNR portal, depending on your nationality and qualifications.

Scholarship Guidance

Counselors explain Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD options, and university funding you may qualify for.

Accommodation Support

Help securing student residence places in Krefeld or Mönchengladbach through Studierendenwerk Düsseldorf.

Visa & Pre-Departure Help

Blocked account planning, document checklists, and briefing before you travel to Germany.

Minimum Requirements for International Students

Entry standards for foreign applicants at Hochschule Niederrhein (University of Applied Sciences)

International students applying to Hochschule Niederrhein (University of Applied Sciences) requires international applicants to meet academic equivalence (via uni-assist or direct review) and proof of language proficiency for English or German-taught programs.

Undergraduate

Academic
School-leaving certificate equivalent to Abitur (often 13 years of schooling)
English programs
IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80+ for English-taught courses
German programs
TestDaF 4×4, DSH-2, or Goethe C1 for German-taught courses
Studienkolleg
One-year preparatory course if direct entry is not recognised

Postgraduate

Academic
Bachelor's degree in relevant field (180 ECTS minimum)
English
IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 for English-taught master's programs
German
DSH-2 or TestDaF for German-taught programs
GRE/GMAT
Required for some engineering and business programs

Required documents

  • Valid passport
  • Certified transcripts and degree certificates (with apostille if required)
  • APS certificate (mandatory for students from China, India, Vietnam)
  • Language certificate (English or German)
  • CV and motivation letter
  • Blocked account (Sperrkonto) proof for visa

Application tips

  • Most public universities have no tuition — budget for semester contribution (~€150–350) and living costs.
  • Apply through uni-assist for many institutions or directly via university portal.
  • Winter semester deadlines are typically 15 July; summer intake 15 January.
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Scholarships for International Students

Funding options available to foreign students at Hochschule Niederrhein (University of Applied Sciences)

International students at Hochschule Niederrhein (University of Applied Sciences) benefit from low or no tuition at public institutions, plus DAAD programs, Deutschlandstipendium, and university-specific grants for international students.

  • Deutschlandstipendium

    €300/month
    Eligibility
    Merit and social engagement — open to all nationalities
    Study level
    All levels

  • DAAD Scholarship Programs

    Monthly stipend + travel
    Eligibility
    Postgraduate applicants with strong academic profiles
    Study level
    Master's & PhD

  • University International Grant

    €500 – €1,500/semester
    Eligibility
    Enrolled international students with financial need or merit
    Study level
    All levels

  • Semester Contribution Waiver

    Partial admin fee support
    Eligibility
    Selected hardship or exchange programs
    Study level
    All levels

Tips for international applicants

  • Public universities in most states charge little or no tuition — focus on living cost planning.
  • Blocked account (Sperrkonto) proof is required for visa — budget €11,000+ per year.
  • Many English-taught master's programs have separate funding deadlines.
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English-taught programmes

Four full degree programmes are taught in English — ideal for international applicants. German-taught programmes require TestDaF, DSH, or equivalent.

  • Textile and Clothing Management

    Bachelor (B.Sc.)

    English-taught business degree in the global textile and fashion industry, with optional exchange semesters in China or Sweden.

  • Sales and Marketing

    Bachelor (B.A.)

    Practice-oriented marketing and sales programme with case studies, projects, and strong links to regional employers.

  • International Management

    Master (M.A.)

    Advanced management training for international careers, with English instruction and cross-cultural business modules.

  • Management of Textile Trade and Technology

    Master (M.Sc.)

    Specialist postgraduate programme combining textile technology, trade, and leadership for the global apparel sector.

Degree programmes by faculty

HSNR offers over 112 degree programmes across nine faculties. Many programmes start in the winter or summer semester, and numerous courses are approval-free (no NC). Programmes below are grouped by faculty; dual, part-time, and career-integrated variants are noted where available.

Chemistry

FB01 · Campus Krefeld West

  • Applied Chemistry

    M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Chemical Engineering

    B.Eng. / M.Eng.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Dual and part-time options available

  • Chemistry and Biotechnology

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Dual and part-time options available

  • Process Engineering

    B.Eng.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Dual and part-time options available

Design

FB02 · Campus Krefeld West

  • Communication Design

    B.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Design

    M.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Product and Object Design

    B.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

Engineering and Computer Science

FB03 · Campus Krefeld Süd, Krefeld West & Mönchengladbach

  • Computer Science

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Dual and part-time options available

  • Digital Forensics

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Mönchengladbach / Monforts Quartier; part-time available

  • Electrical Engineering

    B.Eng.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time available

  • Mechanical Engineering

    B.Eng. / M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time available

  • Mechatronics and Robotics

    B.Eng. / M.Eng.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time bachelor available

Food and Nutrition Sciences

FB05 · Campus Mönchengladbach

  • Food Science

    B.Sc. / M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Dual bachelor available

  • Nutritional Sciences

    B.Sc. / M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

Applied Social Sciences

FB06 · Campus Mönchengladbach

  • Cultural Education

    B.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Cultural Education and Cultural Management

    M.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Early Childhood Education

    B.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Restricted (NC)

  • Social Work

    B.A. / M.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Restricted / direct application

    Dual and part-time bachelor options; psychosocial counselling & mediation (M.A.)

Textile and Clothing Technology

FB07 · Campus Mönchengladbach

  • Design Engineer

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Textile and Clothing Management

    B.Sc.
    Language
    English
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Exchange options with Tiangong University (China) and University of Borås (Sweden)

  • Management of Textile Trade and Technology

    M.Sc.
    Language
    English
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Textile Products

    M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

Business Administration and Economics

FB08 · Campus Mönchengladbach & Monforts Quartier

  • Business Administration

    B.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Restricted (NC)

    Part-time / career-integrated options

  • Business Informatics

    B.Sc. / M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Restricted / approval-free

    Part-time options available

  • Business Management

    M.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time available

  • Cyber Security

    M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time available

  • Cyber Security Management

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time available

  • International Management

    M.A.
    Language
    English
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Restricted

  • International Marketing (German–French)

    B.A. / M.A.
    Language
    German, French & English
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Restricted / approval-free

    Joint programme with Campus Colmar, France

  • Sales and Marketing

    B.A.
    Language
    English
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Restricted (NC)

  • Taxes and Auditing

    B.A.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter / Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free / restricted

    Part-time available

Industrial Engineering

FB09 · Campus Krefeld Süd

  • E-Commerce

    M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Energy Management Engineering

    M.Eng.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Industrial Engineering and Management

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Industrial Engineering — Production and Logistics

    M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

Health Care

FB10 · Campus Krefeld Süd & Krefeld West

  • Applied Midwifery Science

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Dual study

  • Applied Psychology

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Restricted (NC)

  • Applied Therapy Sciences

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Summer
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Dual and part-time options

  • Care

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time

  • Health Care

    M.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

  • Health Care Management

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time available

  • Medical Informatics

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

    Part-time available

  • Nursing (integrated vocational training)

    B.Sc.
    Language
    German
    Intake
    Winter
    Admission
    Approval-free

Source: Hochschule Niederrhein degree programmes

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