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Aalen University of Technology, Business and Health

Aalen, Germany

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
—
Students
4,000
International students
—
Institution type
Public
Founded
1962

Overview

Hochschule Aalen – Technik, Wirtschaft und Gesundheit is a public university of applied sciences in Aalen, Ostwürttemberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Originally founded in the 1960s as a state engineering school, it has evolved into one of Baden-Württemberg's leading applied sciences universities with over 4,000 students, 146 professors, and approximately 60 programs across five thematic areas: Engineering Sciences and Future Technologies, Health and Natural Sciences, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Economy and Management, and Design and Communication. The university operates three campus sections – Campus Beethovenstraße, Waldcampus, and Campus Burren – offering modern laboratories, research facilities including ZiMATE and ZTN buildings, a Gründungscampus (start-up campus), and the explorhino Science Center. Hochschule Aalen recently gained the right to award doctorates (Promotionsrecht). With a strong international focus, the university's International Center supports incoming and outgoing students through exchange programs, language courses, and the Welcome Center Ostwürttemberg.

Fields of study

  • Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Health Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
  • Mechatronics
  • Optical Engineering
  • Design
  • Information Design
  • User Experience
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Data Science

Accreditation: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
—
Intakes
Winter Semester, Summer Semester
Application deadlines
October 9 (Winter)
Rolling admissions
Yes
Admissions contact
zulassungsamt@hs-aalen.de

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

From about Free / year

Domestic students

Free / semester

Domestic and EU students pay no tuition, only a semester contribution of approx. 180 EUR. Non-EU international students pay a state-mandated tuition fee of 1,500 EUR per semester.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Official fee source (opens in a new tab)

Programs

Programs offered by Aalen University of Technology, Business and Health
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (Research Master) (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's18 monthsVariesDec 15, 2026Sommersemester 27
Advanced Systems Design (Systemtechnik) (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's18 monthsVariesDec 15, 2026Sommersemester 27
Allgemeiner Maschinenbau (opens in a new tab)German · Full TimeBachelor's42 monthsVariesOct 9, 2026Wintersemester 26/27
Applied Photonics (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's18 monthsVariesDec 15, 2026Sommersemester 27
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (opens in a new tab)German · Full TimeBachelor's42 monthsVariesOct 9, 2026Wintersemester 26/27
Electrical Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's18 monthsVariesDec 15, 2026Sommersemester 27
Machine Learning and Data Analytics (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's18 monthsVariesDec 15, 2026Sommersemester 27
Marketing and Artificial Intelligence (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's18 monthsVariesSep 15, 2026Sommersemester 27
Mechanical Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeBachelor's42 monthsVariesDec 3, 2026Sommersemester 27
Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeBachelor's42 monthsVariesDec 3, 2026Sommersemester 27
Polymer Technology (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeMaster's18 monthsVariesSep 15, 2026Sommersemester 27
Sales Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · Full TimeBachelor's42 monthsVariesDec 3, 2026Sommersemester 27
Vision Science and Business (Optometry) (opens in a new tab)English · Part TimeMaster's2 yearsVariesSep 30, 2026Wintersemester 26/27

Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.