About the university
Mittweida University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Mittweida, HSMW) is a public university of applied sciences with five faculties covering computer science and biosciences, engineering, media, social sciences and industrial engineering. Around 1,500 students graduate each year.
Most programmes are taught in German, but HSMW offers a fully English-taught bachelor's in Applied Mathematics and an English-taught MSc in Applied Mathematics for Network and Data Sciences, which covers machine learning, cryptography and data analysis. Its MSc Industrial Management with the specialisation Innovation and Business Expansion is also taught 100% in English, with the first semester at a partner university.
HSMW's semester contribution is very low at €107, and there is no tuition fee for these programmes. Applications go directly to HSMW's online portal rather than through uni-assist.
HSMW also runs a Studienkolleg-style preparatory route (DSH and FSP courses) for international students whose school certificate does not give direct entry to a German degree.
- Type
- Public university of applied sciences (Hochschule)
- Faculties
- Five: Applied Computer Sciences and Biosciences, Engineering Sciences, Media Sciences, Social Sciences, Industrial Engineering
- Graduates
- Around 1,500 graduates a year (HSMW)
- Programmes
- About 49 degree programmes in the course list
- Semester contribution
- €107 a semester; no tuition fee for undergraduate programmes
- Intakes
- Most programmes start in October (winter); international applicants should apply by 15 May
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
MSc Applied Mathematics for Network and Data Sciences
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits)
- Intakes
- October (winter)
- English
- B2 English: TOEFL iBT 76, Duolingo 110, IELTS Academic 6.0, Cambridge B2 First (173) or UNIcert II
- Postgraduate
MSc Industrial Management: Innovation and Business Expansion
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS); first semester at a partner university
- Intakes
- October (winter)
- English
- B2 English: IELTS Academic 6.0, TOEFL iBT 76 (older format) or UNIcert II
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 3 years (6 semesters, 180 credits)
- Intakes
- October (winter) only
- English
- B2 English: TOEFL iBT 76, Duolingo 110 or equivalent
- Postgraduate
MSc Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT)
- Fee / year
- €214
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits)
- Intakes
- October (winter) only
- English
- Bilingual, with modules taught in German: German B2 and English B2 needed
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Applied Mathematics for Network and Data Sciences | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Industrial Management: Innovation and Business Expansion | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS); first semester at a partner university | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| BSc Applied Mathematics | 3 years (6 semesters, 180 credits) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
| MSc Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 credits) | €214 | ≈ ₹22,684 |
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 Mittweida University of Applied Sciences with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- You need a school certificate recognised for direct entry in Germany; check it on anabin or the DAAD database. If it is not enough, you may need a Studienkolleg year first.
- HSMW's preparatory courses cost €1,900 a semester (DSH course) or €2,900 a semester (FSP course), paid in full when you apply; if your visa is refused, the fee is refunded minus €250.
- BSc Applied Mathematics is taught in English and has no admission restriction; you need B2 English.
- Apply directly on HSMW's portal; the winter deadline is 15 July, but international applicants should apply by 15 May for visa time.
Postgraduate
- MSc Applied Mathematics for Network and Data Sciences: a mathematics bachelor's of 180 ECTS. Your maths knowledge is tested in the first semester and admission stays conditional until you pass.
- MSc Industrial Management (Innovation and Business Expansion): a bachelor's of 180 ECTS in economics or engineering; HSMW and the partner university both check eligibility.
- Blockchain and DLT: any bachelor's of 180 ECTS, with German and English at B2.
- International applicants should apply by 15 May (winter) or 15 November (summer). Indian applicants should also see our Germany guide for the APS certificate.
Documents
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheets, original and certified German or English translation
- Bachelor's certificate with subjects and grades (master's applicants)
- English certificate (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Duolingo, Cambridge or UNIcert), or German certificate for German-taught programmes
- CV in table format
- Copy of passport and a passport photo
- Proof of health insurance (travel insurance is not accepted)
- Proof of paying the semester contribution
- APS certificate for Indian applicants (see our Germany guide)
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 Academic | 6.0 for the English-taught programmes |
| TOEFL iBT | 76 |
| Duolingo English Test | 110 |
| Cambridge / UNIcert | B2 First (173) or UNIcert II (grade 2.3 or better) |
| German | Not needed for the English-taught programmes; needed (DSH-2, TestDaF 4×4 or similar) for German-taught degrees |
Accommodation and living costs
HSMW recommends applying early for a room in a student dormitory on campus. The pages we opened do not list rents, so ask the Studentenwerk when you apply. The semester contribution and preparatory course fees are below.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| HSMW semester contributionStudentenwerk €92 and Students' Union €15 | €107per semester | ≈ ₹11,342 |
| Preparatory DSH courseOnly if you need it before your degree | €1,900per semester | ≈ ₹2 lakh |
| Preparatory FSP courseOnly if you need it before your degree | €2,900per semester | ≈ ₹3.1 lakh |
Campus and location
HSMW is a campus university of applied sciences in Mittweida, with student dormitories on campus.
- Five faculties, including Applied Computer Sciences and Biosciences and Industrial Engineering.
- The Industrial Management master's starts with a semester at a partner university, which helps with housing for that semester.
- The data science master's covers machine learning, cryptography, network algorithms and computational intelligence.
- Direct online applications through HSMW's own portal, without uni-assist.
Careers and graduate outcomes
HSMW names careers such as data scientist, machine learning engineer, AI specialist, cryptography expert and network analyst for its data science master's, but it does not publish employment figures. German skills widen your job choices a great deal. For post-study work rules, see our Germany guide.
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FAQs
Does Hochschule Mittweida charge tuition fees?
Not for these programmes. You pay a semester contribution of €107. Fees apply only to some part-time, distance-learning and joint programmes.
Which programmes are taught in English?
The BSc Applied Mathematics, the MSc Applied Mathematics for Network and Data Sciences, and the MSc Industrial Management specialisation Innovation and Business Expansion.
What English score do I need?
B2 level: for example IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 76 or Duolingo 110.
When should I apply?
The deadline for October is 15 July, but HSMW asks international applicants to apply by 15 May so there is time for the visa.
Is the Blockchain master's in English?
No. It is bilingual, with modules taught in German, so you need German and English at B2.
Sources
- HSMW: home page (opens in a new tab)
- HSMW: course offerings (opens in a new tab)
- HSMW: how to apply (deadlines, semester contribution, Studienkolleg fees) (opens in a new tab)
- HSMW: MSc Applied Mathematics for Network and Data Sciences (opens in a new tab)
- HSMW: BSc Applied Mathematics (opens in a new tab)
- HSMW: MSc Blockchain and DLT (opens in a new tab)
- DAAD International Programmes: HSMW Industrial Management – Innovation & Business Expansion (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.hs-mittweida.de (opens in a new tab)
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