About Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule Fulda is a public university in Germany, which means that Indian students pay zero tuition fees. Only a mandatory semester fee of around EUR 350 to EUR 400 (INR 38.5K to INR 44K) has to be paid by Indian students. This semester contribution fee covers administration, student union and a public transport semester ticket. Fulda has one of the highest international student ratios than any of the German Fachhochschulen, with around 3,202 international students from over 100 countries. The MSc Global Software Development offered at Fulda is taught entirely in English.
Why choose the Fulda University of Applied Sciences?
- Fulda Rankings and Recognition: Hochschule Fulda holds an accreditation from the Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts. It is also a member of the European Higher Education Alliance. Fulda School of Applied Sciences courses like MSc Global Software Development and MSc Data Science are listed under DAAD as recommended English-taught programs.
- Admissions: Indian students are required to apply for English-taught courses via uni-assist with an APS certificate. Most Indian students apply for the English-taught courses for which they need to have IELTS with a band score of 6.5. An online aptitude test for Computer Science knowledge is required after formal review of the application.
- Fulda Fee vs Other Options: The Hochschule Fulda tuition is EUR 0 per year compared to German private universities like WHU with a tuition fee of around EUR 33K (INR 36.3L), Amity London fee (GBP 19.5K or INR 25.1L). The tuition fee at Fulda is among the lowest of any English-taught technology Master's in Germany.
- Fulda Location Advantage: Fulda is there in the geographical heart of Germany, 100 kms from Frankfurt (Germany's financial capital). The Frankfurt Airport ICE direct connection takes around 55 minutes, which makes Fulda genuinely accessible for internships and career networking in the area of central Germany.
(EUR 1 = INR 110.08)
A word of advice from our Study Counsellor, Chandra Prakash Jha, with over 7 years of experience -
When Indian students ask me about Germany without German language skills, Fulda is one of the first options I show them. The English-taught courses, like the MSc Global Software Development in fully taught in English, costs are zero in tuition along with 33% international students. If one is planning for the September 2027 intake, applying now will make sense. The APS + potential dMAT requirements add 4 to 5 months to the general timeline. Which is why I tell the students to start the process the moment they decide on Germany.
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Fulda University of Applied Sciences Fact Sheet
Indian students need to pay an application fee of EUR 75 (INR 8.2K) to apply to Fulda University of Applied Sciences via the uni-assist portal. Look at the given facts for Fulda -
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Details |
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Official Name |
Hochschule Fulda - University of Applied Sciences |
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Type |
Public Fachhochschule (University of Applied Sciences), state-funded by Hesse |
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Founded |
1974 |
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Location |
Fulda, Hesse, Germany (100 km from Frankfurt Airport; 55 min by ICE) |
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Total Students |
9,655 |
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International Students |
3,203 (approx. 33% of total; one of the highest ratios among German Fachhochschulen) |
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International Nationalities |
100+ countries |
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Tuition Fee |
€0 |
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Semester Contribution |
Approx. EUR 350 to 400 per semester (administration, student union, transportation ticket) |
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English-Taught Flagship Master's Programs |
MSc Global Software Development; MSc Data Science; MSc Human Rights Studies in Politics, Law and Society; MSc International Food Business and Consumer Studies (joint with University of Kassel) |
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Application Route (International Master's) |
Via uni-assist (foreign Bachelor's degree holders); fee: €75 for first application, €30 for each additional application. |
For the 2026 winter semester at the Fulda University of Applied Sciences, the application deadlines for Indian students are given below -
- Open Admission (Non-Restricted) PG and UG courses: Sep 30, 2026 (via uni-assist)
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Common questions about Fulda University of Applied Sciences
Fulda University of Applied Sciences is located in Leipzig. It is a public institution.
Across the 48 courses at Fulda University of Applied Sciences with a published fee, tuition runs from ₹67,033 to ₹19.86 lakh a year in rupees. Living costs, visa fees and insurance are separate, and fees are revised each intake.
Yes. Indian students apply as international applicants, which normally means academic transcripts, an English test score, a statement of purpose and proof of funds for the visa. Deadlines follow the intake you are applying for rather than the Indian academic year.