University of Weserbergland: List of all tuition-free study programs (2026/27)

University of Weserbergland (Hochschule Weserbergland/HSW), established in 2010, is a private state-recognized university of applied sciences in Hameln, Lower Saxony, specializing in dual and practice-integrated bachelor's programs in business administration, business computing, industrial engineering, and information technology. This small private institution follows the dual study model where students alternate between academic phases at the university and practical training with partner companies, typically in three-month rotations over 3-3.5 years, requiring students to secure employment contracts with partner firms before admission. Located in Hameln (57,000 residents), a historic town on the Weser River known for the Pied Piper legend, approximately 45 kilometers from Hannover, the university operates in a small-town environment with living costs around €600-750 monthly but limited urban amenities and student culture compared to larger university cities. As a private institution charging tuition fees, costs are often partially or fully covered by employer partners who benefit from training future employees, though the dual study model's intensive schedule combining full-time work with academic requirements leaves minimal time for traditional student activities or academic exploration.