Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences
Sankt Augustin, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- #2,518
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 9,000
- International students
- 18%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1995
Overview
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS), known in English as Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences, is a public state university founded in 1995 in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has three campuses in Sankt Augustin (main campus), Rheinbach and Hennef, and enrols around 9,000 students. The university offers approximately 40 Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes across five departments: Natural Sciences, Engineering and Communication, Computer Science, Social Policy and Social Security Studies, and Management Sciences. H-BRS is research-oriented, with 16 research institutes covering topics from detection technologies and genetics to sustainable development and visual computing. Many programmes are taught in English, and the university maintains partnerships with around 90 foreign universities worldwide. Semester fees are charged instead of tuition fees, consistent with the public German higher education model.
Fields of study
- Natural Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Forensic Sciences
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Sustainable Engineering
- Computer Science
- Business Information Systems
- Cyber Security
- Autonomous Systems
- Game Technologies
- Communication
- Journalism
- Media Studies
- Management Sciences
- Business Administration
- Business Psychology
- International Business
- Marketing
- Social Policy
- Social Security Studies
Accreditation: AQAS, ASIIN
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Winter Semester, Summer Semester
- Application deadlines
- 15 July (Winter Semester, Bachelor via Apollo/uni-assist); deadlines vary by programme and applicant type
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- student.services@h-brs.de
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Free / semester
From about Free / year
Domestic students
Free / semester
No tuition fees are charged at H-BRS. Students pay only a semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) each semester, which covers administrative costs and public transport. The exact semester fee amount is published on the official fees page.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Biology (BSc) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Autonomous Systems (MSc) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Biomedical Sciences (MSc) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Digital Journalism and Technology (BSc) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Electrical Engineering (BEng) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Electrical Engineering (co-operative) (BEng) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 54 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Forensic Sciences (BSc) (opens in a new tab)German, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| International Business (BSc) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Study programme Responsibility (opens in a new tab)German, English · Part Time | — | 18 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Sustainable Chemistry and Materials (BSc) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.