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West Coast University of Applied Sciences (2026/27)
West Coast University of Applied Sciences
The Fachhochschule Westküste, officially known as Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Technik, is a public university of applied sciences founded in 1993. Located in the town of Heide, the university's campus offers a blend of modern facilities and a sustainable environment, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development and transformation.
The university offers a wide range of academic programmes, focusing on fields such as engineering, business administration and tourism management. It is particularly renowned for its specialised programmes in areas such as automation technology, industrial engineering and green energy, which respond to the evolving needs of industry and society. The university's Master's in International Tourism Management is taught entirely in English, attracting students from many countries and fostering a highly international learning environment.
One of the distinctive features of Fachhochschule Westküste is its strong focus on sustainability and environmental awareness.
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Type 
of international students 
No. of students (2024) 
Term model
Type University of Applied Sciences (public)
of international students 4%
No. of students (2024) 1,600
Term model Semester
Contact Info
Fritz-Thiedemann-Ring 20
25746 Heide
Phone: 0481 85550 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: en.fh-westkueste.de 
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24 programsFees & Costs
German Students 
Other EU Students Non-EU Students German StudentsDegree
Tuition Fee
Bachelor
No tuition fees
Master
0 - 2,160 euros (per semester)
Disclaimer: You should use this text as a general guide, but it cannot serve as a guarantee. Keep in mind that there is no universal tuition fee that applies to all study programs and all student groups. Hence, we urge you to always individually double-check the specific fees of the specific study programs offered by the West Coast University of Applied Sciences on its official website.
Application Deadlines
Below are the most frequent application deadlines for West Coast University of Applied Sciences study programs.
German Students Other EU Students Non-EU Students Non-EU StudentsWinter Semester
Summer Semester
| Admission-restricted courses | Admission-free courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 15 July | 15 July |
| Bachelor | No courses | 31 August |
Master
Admission-restricted courses
15 July
Admission-free courses
15 July
Bachelor
Admission-restricted courses
No courses
Admission-free courses
31 August
Specific courses may have different application deadlines. Please always double-check the information individually. 
Numerus Clausus (Admission Restriction)
For degree courses with a numerus clausus, part of the study places are allocated according to the grade point average (GPA) of the previous degree. Selection is generally based on how many applicants apply for a place. The higher the grade, the more difficult it is to get onto the course. The German grading system ranges from 1.0 (very good) to 6.0 (unsatisfactory).
