HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen
Hildesheim, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
- 6,320
- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
HAWK University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen is a public state university in Lower Saxony, Germany. It offers Bachelor and Master degree programmes across three campuses in Hildesheim, Holzminden and Göttingen, with a strong focus on applied, practice-oriented learning including laboratory work, internships, field trips and industry projects.
Fields of study
- Architecture
- Civil Engineering
- Design
- Social Work
- Health Sciences
- Forestry
- Engineering
- Real Estate
- Management
- Conservation and Restoration
- Medical Technology
- Wood Engineering
- Resource Management
- Laser and Plasma Technology
Accreditation: State of Lower Saxony (Niedersächsisches Hochschulgesetz)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
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 $432 / year
Domestic students
€200 – €400 / semester
As a public university in Germany, HAWK charges a semester fee of approximately €200–400 per semester depending on location, covering administrative costs and a public transport ticket. There are no tuition fees for degree programmes. International students must demonstrate financial capacity of €934/month (€11,208/year) for visa purposes.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arboristik (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | WiSe |
| Architektur (B.A.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch · On Campus | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | WiSe |
| Architektur (M.A.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch · On Campus | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | WiSe |
| Bauingenieurwesen (B.Eng.) (opens in a new tab)Deutsch · On Campus | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Varies | WiSe |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.