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Hochschule Düsseldorf

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Hochschule Düsseldorf: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Hochschule Düsseldorf is a public University of Applied Sciences in Düsseldorf, Germany. It suits students who want a practical university environment with study areas across social sciences and cultural studies, technical sciences, architecture, media, design, and business education.

  2. What you can study

    You can study social sciences and cultural studies, technical sciences, architecture, media, design, and business education. It is a Fachhochschule, so the focus is on applied study areas rather than a broad research-university structure. No fuller programme catalogue is published in this information, so check the university website for the current degree options in each department.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the university website for the exact entry requirements, document list, deadlines, and any language requirements for the programme they want. The application route may differ by subject area, so confirm the process with the admissions office before applying.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee in this information; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Study and living costs in Düsseldorf will still need to be planned separately, including accommodation, food, transport, and insurance.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check entry requirements, visa steps, housing, health insurance, and whether your chosen programme is taught in a language you can study in.

  6. How it compares

    Germany has 326 universities, and Hochschule Düsseldorf sits in the applied-university segment rather than the research-university group. Its main difference is its subject mix: it combines social sciences and cultural studies with technical sciences, architecture, media, design, and business education, which makes it a focused option for students who want professionally oriented study in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Hochschule Düsseldorf

What type of university is Hochschule Düsseldorf?

It is a public University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule).

Where is Hochschule Düsseldorf located?

It is in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Which subject areas are available?

Social sciences and cultural studies, technical sciences, architecture, media, design, and business education.

Is the tuition fee published?

A tuition fee is not published in this information; confirm the current amount with the admissions office.

Overview

The Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences is a Fachhochschule with departments for social sciences and cultural studies, technical sciences, architecture, media, design and business education in Düsseldorf with more than 9,000 students. Its foundation was in 1971. It is the second largest University of Applied Sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia, after the Technical University of Cologne.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Germany.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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