The language of instruction is English. The course includes a basic education in a second language; Spanish and French are offered, and German is offered to non-native speakers.
Teaching in a winter semester usually starts in mid-October, in a summer semester in mid-April.
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For updates and details, see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/study/information-for-your-application
This programme is meant for high school graduates who want to lay the right foundations for an international career by
Students pursue an internship in a non-German speaking country. Non-German native speakers have the option to complete an internship in Germany. Alternatively, students can spend a semester abroad.
A semester contribution of around 330 EUR is charged to cover the cost of student services, the student government, and an administrative fee as well as the "Deutschland semester ticket" (a student bus and rail pass for local and regional public transport all over Germany).
Approx. 900 to 950 EUR per month, including food, rent and health insurance (approx. 120 EUR per month), depending on one's living standard
International students may apply for the Deutschlandstipendium scholarship.
University entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, HZB) for German universities
English language skills at level B2 (CEFR). German language skills are not required.
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For updates and details, see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/study/information-for-your-application
For further information about requirements and the application process as well as contact information in case of further questions about applications, please visit: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/study/information-for-your-application
From tutoring jobs and student assistantships at Fulda University to typical student jobs in restaurants, shops, and many other industries in the city of Fulda and its surrounding area, there is a wide range of job opportunities available.
The International Office offers an accommodation service for international students coming directly from abroad. Costs for accommodation amount to approx. 350 to 450 EUR per month for a single room in a shared flat or 450 to 600 EUR per month for a single apartment. There are excellent, newly built student residences within walking distance of the university.
For more information on housing, see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/ueber-fulda/reside-in-fulda.
The university offers a dedicated career service. For more information, see: https://www.hs-fulda.de/en/international/international-students/international-career-service
Fulda University of Applied Sciences is a practice-oriented university with an international profile and a strong focus on applied research. Fulda University is the first university of applied sciences in Germany with the independent right to confer doctoral degrees. Founded in 1974, the university currently encompasses eight departments with over 60 study programmes and approx. 8,700 students, including over 1,750 international students from more than 90 countries. The university offers a broad spectrum of academic and professional education. Numerous research and development projects are undertaken in cooperation with private business and industry. Fulda University cooperates with more than 100 universities around the world. The number of international programmes is growing continuously. These programmes are partly or entirely taught in English.
At the Bachelor's level, we currently offer six international Bachelor's programmes: Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering Food, Social Sciences for Intercultural Relations, Food Technology, Global Health, and International Business & Management. At the Master's level, we offer six programmes: International Management; Intercultural Communication and European Studies; International Food Business and Consumer Studies; Global Software Development; Data Science; and Human Rights Studies in Politics, Law, and Society.
Further programmes designed for international students include the following:
A historic city founded in 744, Fulda today has a population of 70,000 with approx. 100,000 people living in the region. Fulda's Baroque quarter is one of the most beautiful in Germany and attracts visitors from all over the world. The picturesque Old Town has many cafés, bars, and pubs, with numerous shops and boutiques. The city's cultural life has something to offer for everyone. The high quality of life makes Fulda a great place to live and an ideal place to study. Fulda enjoys ideal public transport connections. One of Europe's principal international airports, Frankfurt International, is just one hour away by car or direct train. Other major cities in Germany, like Berlin, Munich, Cologne, or Hamburg, are within easy reach and only two to three hours away by train. Even famous European capitals like Paris and Brussels are reachable within five hours by train.
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