Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
Albstadt/Sigmaringen, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 2,300
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1971
Overview
Albstadt-Sigmaringen University (Hochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen) is a public University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Founded in 1971, the university operates two campuses in Albstadt and Sigmaringen, enrolling approximately 3,100 students across four faculties: Engineering, Business Science and Management, Computer Science (Informatik), and Life Sciences. It offers 15 undergraduate Bachelor's programs and 14 consecutive Master's programs, along with part-time and online continuing education programs. The university emphasizes practice-oriented teaching with modern laboratories, small group sizes, and close industry links in a region known for its 'Hidden Champions'. It participates in the ERASMUS+ program with approximately 40 international partner universities worldwide. In 2025, it was voted the most popular university in Germany by students (StudyCheck Award 2025).
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Life Sciences
- Textile and Clothing Technology
- Energy Management
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
Accreditation: EVALAG (Evaluation Agency Baden-Württemberg) / Akkreditierungsrat
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- 15 July (Winter Semester) / 15 January (Summer Semester)
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studienbewerbung@hs-albsig.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
€1,500 / semester
From about $3,240 / year
Domestic students
€650 / semester
The semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is currently 183.70 EUR per semester for all students, comprising 80 EUR administrative fee, 88.70 EUR student welfare contribution, and 15 EUR student union fee. Non-EU/EWR international students additionally pay 1,500 EUR tuition per semester (since WS 2017/18). Second-degree students pay 650 EUR tuition per semester. Exemptions apply in certain cases (e.g., leave of absence, practical semester, disability).
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angewandte Biologie – Food and Pharma (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | Sommersemester, Wintersemester |
| Angewandte Ernährungs- und Lebensmittelwissenschaften (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | Sommer- und Wintersemester |
| Betriebswirtschaft (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | Sommer- und Wintersemester |
| Digital Engineering (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | — |
| Digital Technology and Consulting (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | — |
| Energiewirtschaft und Management (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | — |
| KI Management (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | — |
| Maschinenbau (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | — |
| Textil- und Bekleidungstechnologie (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €1,500 / semester | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.