Lower Rhine University of Applied Sciences
Krefeld/Mönchengladbach, Germany
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
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Overview
Hochschule Niederrhein (Lower Rhine University of Applied Sciences) is a public university of applied sciences in Krefeld and Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With around 13,363 students, it is among the largest and most productive universities of applied sciences in Germany. It offers over 78 Bachelor's and 34 Master's programs across nine faculties at three campuses (Campus Krefeld Süd, Campus Krefeld West, and Campus Mönchengladbach).
Fields of study
- Chemistry
- Design
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Food Science
- Social Work
- Textile and Clothing Technology
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Health Sciences
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Applied Therapy Sciences
- Midwifery
- Medical Informatics
- Cybersecurity
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Process Engineering
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- Wintersemester, Sommersemester
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- studierendenbuero@hs-niederrhein.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
Domestic students
Varies by program
Semester fees include the Semesterticket (public transport pass). The standard semester contribution is approximately €371.30 for most programs. These are social/administrative fees, not tuition fees in the traditional sense, as German public universities do not charge tuition fees.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
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| Angewandte Chemie (M.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Master's | 2 years | €371 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester, Sommersemester |
| Chemie und Biotechnologie (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 3 years | €371 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Chemie und Biotechnologie, dual (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | €371 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester |
| Chemie und Biotechnologie mit Orientierungssemester (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)German · Full Time | Bachelor's | 42 months | €353 / semester | Varies | Sommersemester |
| Chemie und Biotechnologie, Teilzeit (B.Sc.) (opens in a new tab)German · Part Time | Bachelor's | 5 years | €371 / semester | Varies | Wintersemester |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.