Founded in 1818, University of Hohenheim public, research-oriented, campus university located in Germany. With a campus spreading across the area of 160,021 meter square, the institute exhibits an excellent example of collaboration of research and teaching. University of Hohenheim offers 10 undergraduate programs and 25 graduate programs in the areas relevant to the society. These include Bioeconomy, Global Food Security & Ecosystems and Health Sciences. In the winter semester of 2018, 9,235 students enrolled in various degree programs in the University. 15% of all the students studying in the University comprise of International students, indicating that it's a popular option for foreign students who wish to study in Germany. Currently due to COVID-19, University campus has been closed till further notice.

University of Hohenheim Ranking

University of Hohenheim is ranked:

  • #201 –250 by QS World University Ranking 2023
  • #1 in Germany for Agricultural research by QS World ranking 2023
  • #1 in Germany by the Center of World University Rankings (CWUR)
  • #201-250 in Agricultural sciences and Biology by Times Higher Education (THE) 2023

Highlights

Type Public
Campus setting Urban
Establishment year 1818
Number of degree programs 40
Academic Calendar Semester
Semester Winter/Summer
Annual Budget 161.9 Million EUR
Cost of attendance[10] 18,490 EUR per semester
Academic staff 970
Number of International students 1,380 (14.9%)
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University of Hohenheim Campus

  • University of Hohenheim is located in South of Stuttgart which is near the airport, Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre and Autobahn.
  • The campus at Hohenheim is famous for Hohenheim Palace surrounded by Historical park and botanical gardens.
  • Hohenheim Palace now houses parts of the University of Hohenheim and is surrounded by lecture halls, canteen and libraries.
  • State rooms are open during concerts, lectures and for tours.
  • Three famous museums in Hohenheim are:
    • German Agricultural Museum – It displays the path leading the visitors through the history of agriculture.
    • Zoology and Veterinary Museum – This museum has Impressive collection of animal specimens and artfully crafted Xylothek.
    • History of Hohenheim Museum – As the name suggests, this museum displays the history of the location, the Palace, and the University.

University of Hohenheim Residence

  • Students can find accommodation in residence halls located near the University campus at various locations:
    • Chausseefeld
    • Pestalozzistraße
    • Fruwirthstraße
    • Schwerz­straße
  • Residence halls in Fruwirthstraße provide accommodation to students at a monthly rent of 257-270 EUR and a deposit of 400 EUR.
  • Dorms in Fruwirthstraße are accommodated with a common kitchen, laundry, parking area and BBQ area.
  • In Chausseefeld, rooms are provided to students with 3-5 flat shares at the cost of 286 EUR per month.
  • Halls are fully furnished with amenities like chairs, closet, mattress and writing desk.
  • Schwerz­straße residence halls are furnished single rooms in 4 room flats available at monthly rent of 230-323 EUR.
  • Dorms are accommodated with community kitchen, music room, table tennis table, BBQ area, elevator, laundry and parking area.
  • Dormitories in Pestalozzistrasse are accommodated with their own kitchen and bathroom at rent of nearly 298 EUR per month.
  • In the rooms, students are provided with access to internet, television and telephone connection.

University of Hohenheim Programs

  • The university brings together the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Business, Economics and Social Sciences.
  • University of Hohenheim provides programs across a wide range of subjects.
  • The university offers single subject as well as double subject Bachelor’s degree courses.
  • Students can pursue Master’s degrees in various disciplines including Business Administration, Bioinformatics, Nutritional science, History and Psychology.
  • The Department of Linguistics offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computational linguistics.

University of Hohenheim Admissions

International students need to keep these in mind if applying for admission at the University of Hohenheim:

  • Application Deadlines
    • Winter Semester- 15 July
    • 30 September- For Agricultural Biology, Agricultural Sciences and Biobased Products and Bioenergy
    • Summer Semester- 15 January (Studienkolleg-preparatory course)
    • 31 March- Admission to first semester Agricultural Sciences (B.Sc.) or in a higher subject-related semester.
  • Admission Requirements
    • High School Leaving Certificate; Bachelor’s Degree (master’s program)
    • Apply via Uni-assist for preliminary document verification
    • Application fee (75 EUR for first choice of program, 30 EUR for every additional desired course)
    • Proof of Sufficient German Proficiency: TestDaF (level 4 in all sections), DSH- 2; or level B2 German Certificate for admission into a preparatory course (Studienkolleg)
    • Orientation Test
    • Apply via University Online Application after verification of documents
    • Additional Requirements: Passport Photo & Copy; Proof of Health Insurance; Proof of financial resources.

Admission requirements for a master's program vary depending on the degree course chosen.

University of Hohenheim Cost of Attendance

  • To pursue graduate and post graduate courses in University of Hohenheim, international students have to pay tuition fee along with semester fee.
  • International students who have qualified German university entrance qualification are exempted from paying tuition fees.
  • Semester fee includes administrative fee, semester ticket for free public transport, Student Service fee and Student Parliament fee.
  • Cost of attendance of different courses vary depending upon the subjects of study.
Expenses Amount ( Per Semester)
Tuition fee 1,500 EUR
Semester fee 184.90 EUR
Other expenses 4,494 EUR

University of Hohenheim Financial Aid

  • The University of Hohenheim and federal Government offer different scholarships and financial aids to meritorious students in need of financial help.
  • KfW loan provides a grant of 650 EUR per month to the international students. Students must apply for KfW loan before June 1, 2023.
  • Germany Scholarship (Deutschlandstipendium) provides the students with grants of 300 euros per month funded jointly by the state and private donors.
  • The State Graduate program offers a grant of 1000 euros per month to eligible postgraduate students for a year.
  • Short-Term Scholarships for Foreign Students (STIBET) aims to provide financial aid of nearly 1000 EUR to international students with good academic record.
  • The Studierendenwerk Tübingen-Hohenheim has launched a new interest-free loan on April 22, the Corona Loan with relaxed award criteria.
  • It provides grants without interest up to 450 EUR for the month of April and May - a total of up to 900 EUR .

University of Hohenheim Alumni

  • Alumni network of Hohenheim maintains connections between the University, former students and former employees to establish a global network.
  • This Network acts as an institutional platform for exchanging knowledge and experience among the members.
  • University of Hohenheim alumni can thus contribute to the development of their alma mater innovatively and vibrantly.
  • Notable alumni of University of Hohenheim:
    • Winfried Kretschmann - German politician serving as Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg since 2011.
    • Clarissa Corrêa da Silva - German television presenter and editor.
    • Cornelia Ulrich - Executive Director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Huntsman Cancer Institute.
    • Chinedum Uzoma Nwajiuba - Current Vice-Chancellor of the Alex Ekwyeme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo in Ebonyi, Nigeria.
    • Vivienne Hu - American fashion designer

University of Hohenheim Placements

  • Career Center Hohenheim (CCH) acts as mediator between studies and jobs and students & companies.
  • It helps in establishing contacts of the graduates with the professional world through events, seminars and internships.
  • University of Hohenheim as an Entrepreneurial University offers sponsorships to startups with innovative ideology.
  • An external provider named JobTeaser works along with the University of Hohenheim’s CareerCenter to assist the graduates in finding suitable jobs according to their profile.
  • Erasmus + is the program launched by European Union with the aim of improving skills of the prospective graduates and postgraduates hence providing them with better employment.