General Information

Usually you need a visa for study purposes or internships (no tourist visa).                                                                                                  

The German embassies and also the Immigration Office in Heilbronn currently stipulates a minimum monthly amount of € 992 to cover living expenses. Citizens with citizenship from a non-EU country must provide financial proof of this at the latest upon arrival in Heilbronn (e.g. scholarship certificate, blocked bank account, declaration of commitment from a third party).

You find further information on the webpage of the Federal Foreign Office.

Students from EU countries must present a valid EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) for enrolment.

Students from Great Britain must present a valid GHIC (Global Health Insurance Card) for enrolment.

Students from countries outside the EU must present a private health insurance without limitation of liability or take out a statutory students' health insurance with a German health insurance company. If you decide to take out a German health insurance policy, we can, upon request, send you the required forms.

The academic year at Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences is divided into two semesters:

You can find detailed information on studying in Heilbronn in our information brochure for exchange students:

For more information about accommodation, please click here

Erasmus+ is the largest education programme in the European Union and offers students, teachers and higher education staff the opportunity to gain experience abroad.

For more information on the Erasmus+ programme, please contact your Erasmus Exchange Coordinator at your home university.

You find further information on studying with disabilities here.

You find further information on studying with a child here

You find further information on contact points in cases of discrimination and bullying here