About the university
Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences (HSHL) is a young public university of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia. It opened in 2009 with just over 80 students and has grown to about 4,900. It teaches on two newly built, barrier-free campuses in Hamm and Lippstadt.
HSHL focuses on engineering, computer science, business and psychology, with practical, small-group teaching. Programmes include a semester set aside for an internship or study abroad, and dual study options link students with regional companies.
For Indian students HSHL is a low-cost option: there is no tuition fee, and HSHL suggests budgeting about €850 a month to live. The choice of English-taught programmes is small, though. The ones we could confirm are a bachelor's in Electronic Engineering and a master's in Intercultural Business Psychology; HSHL also names Sustainable Materials Engineering as an English-taught master's.
Hamm and Lippstadt are smaller towns in Westphalia, usually cheaper to live in than Germany's big cities.
- Founded
- 2009, starting with just over 80 students in two programmes
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia
- Students
- About 4,900 (HSHL website)
- Campuses
- Two new campuses, in Hamm and Lippstadt
- Tuition
- None; semester fee of €362.80 for winter 2026/27
- Intakes
- October (winter); some master's also start in April
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €726
- Duration
- 3.5 years (7 semesters), including a practical or study-abroad semester
- Intakes
- October (winter); apply online from December to July
- English
- Taught in English. B2: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 (paper 550); waived if your school certificate states B2 English or higher.
- Postgraduate
MSc Intercultural Business Psychology
- Fee / year
- €726
- Duration
- 1.5 years (3 semesters) full-time; 6 semesters part-time
- Intakes
- April (apply 26 October 2026 to 15 January 2027); October (apply by 9 September)
- English
- Taught in English. English at CEFR B2; no test scores listed. Needs a 210 ECTS degree; with 180 ECTS you take extra bachelor modules, which needs German B2.
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEng Electronic Engineering | 3.5 years (7 semesters), including a practical or study-abroad semester | €726 | ≈ ₹76,914 |
| MSc Intercultural Business Psychology | 1.5 years (3 semesters) full-time; 6 semesters part-time | €726 | ≈ ₹76,914 |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
- Master's students
DAAD scholarships
Value: Monthly stipend; amount depends on the programme
Eligibility: Competitive awards; search the database for awards open to Indian applicants.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- International applicants apply online through uni-assist.
- An Indian Class 12 certificate on its own usually does not give direct entry to a German bachelor's; a Studienkolleg year is one alternative route, and HSHL Student Services can advise on others.
- Electronic Engineering has unrestricted admission and needs B2 English.
- Indian applicants need an APS certificate for the visa process; see our Germany guide.
Postgraduate
- Intercultural Business Psychology needs a related bachelor's of at least 210 ECTS, or a psychology or business psychology degree with set credits in psychology, methods and economics.
- With a 180 ECTS (three-year) degree you can make up the gap with HSHL bachelor modules, but this needs German at B2.
- Apply online during the application window; summer 2027 entry closes on 15 January 2027.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts (for master's)
- English certificate at B2
- APS certificate
- CV
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 for Electronic Engineering |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 (paper-based 550) for Electronic Engineering |
| School certificate | Electronic Engineering waives the test if your school certificate states B2 English or higher |
| Master's | B2 certificate for Intercultural Business Psychology |
Accommodation and living costs
HSHL does not provide accommodation, and finding a long-term room often takes several weeks. HSHL offers an accommodation handout and suggests budgeting about €850 a month, with higher costs in the first months for deposits and furnishing.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Living costs (HSHL estimate) | €850per month | ≈ ₹90,100 |
| Semester feeWinter 2026/27, including the Deutschlandticket | €363per semester | ≈ ₹38,457 |
| Room in a shared flat (WG)German range from our Germany guide; smaller towns are usually at the lower end | €350–750per month | ≈ ₹37,100 – ₹79,500 |
Campus and location
HSHL teaches on two modern campuses, in Hamm and in Lippstadt.
- Both campuses are newly built and barrier-free.
- Electronic Engineering is taught at the Lippstadt campus.
- Small-group, practice-oriented teaching with an internship or study-abroad semester.
- The semester fee includes the Deutschlandticket for public transport across Germany.
Careers and graduate outcomes
HSHL's programmes are built around practice and regional industry links. German widens your job options a lot, especially in smaller towns. HSHL does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we checked.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
Does HSHL charge tuition?
No. You pay only the semester fee, €362.80 for winter 2026/27, which includes a Germany-wide transport ticket.
Which programmes are taught in English?
The bachelor's in Electronic Engineering and the master's in Intercultural Business Psychology. HSHL also lists Sustainable Materials Engineering as an English-taught master's. Most other programmes are in German.
How much should I budget?
HSHL suggests about €850 a month, plus extra in the first months for deposits and furniture.
How do I apply?
International applicants apply online through uni-assist. Check the application window for your programme on its HSHL page.
Sources
- HSHL: home page (opens in a new tab)
- HSHL: about the university (opens in a new tab)
- HSHL: international students (opens in a new tab)
- HSHL: information about your studies (semester fee) (opens in a new tab)
- HSHL: BEng Electronic Engineering (opens in a new tab)
- HSHL: MSc Intercultural Business Psychology (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.hshl.de/en (opens in a new tab)
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