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Mechatronics (M.Eng.) at Hochschule Nordhausen

Nordhausen · Taught in English · Requirements last checked 17 October 2026

No tuition feePublic universityTaught in EnglishIELTS 6: lower than most Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics programmesWinter and summer intake

Entry requirements and key dates

English test minimum

IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 60

English level: CEFR B2

Winter semester (international applicants)

Apply 1 December to 30 April

Summer semester (international applicants)

Apply 1 December to 30 April

Tuition

No tuition fee

Admission type

Restricted admission (limited places)

Places are limited and given out by ranking, usually by grade. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a place.

Minimum grade

2.5 or better

On the German scale, where 1.0 is the best grade and 4.0 is a pass.

How to apply

Through uni-assist

uni-assist checks your documents before the university decides.

About Hochschule Nordhausen

Type
Public university of applied sciences
Founded
1997
Students
About 1,983 (2025)
Location
Nordhausen (city of about 40,000 people)

Universities of applied sciences teach in a practical, industry-linked way: smaller classes, projects with companies and often a thesis written with an employer. For many Indian students that is a practical route into German industry. As a public university it is funded by the state.

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University facts: Wikidata and Hochschulkompass.

How it compares with other Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics Master's

Against English-taught Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics programmes in our database.

  • IELTS 6: 45% of 64 programmes ask for a higher IELTS score and 19% for a lower one.
  • TOEFL iBT 79: 62% of 39 programmes ask for a higher TOEFL score and 28% for a lower one.
  • Winter deadline (1 December to 30 April): 30% of 37 programmes close earlier and 54% close later.
  • No tuition fee: 58% of 55 programmes that state their fees are also tuition-free.

Your plan as an Indian applicant

  1. 1

    Get your English score

    You need at least IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79 or PTE 60 (CEFR B2). For the winter intake (1 December to 30 April), take the test at least 3 months earlier so a retake still fits.

    IELTS coachingFree IELTS reading mock testIELTS speaking guideTOEFL and PTE coachingTOEFL exam patternHow PTE scoring works
  2. 2

    Check your degree and grade

    The programme asks for 2.5 or better on the German scale (1.0 is best). German universities convert your CGPA and check that your Bachelor's covers enough of the subject for Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics. A 3-year Bachelor's is accepted by some programmes and not others.

    Convert your CGPA to the German gradeCredit check for Indian degrees3-year degree and German Master's
  3. 3

    Get your APS certificate (and check the dMAT)

    Indian applicants need the APS certificate for the student visa, and uni-assist expects it with your application to Hochschule Nordhausen. A new admission test, the dMAT, is being introduced for some Indian applicants; check whether it applies to your degree and intake.

    APS guidedMAT guide
  4. 4

    Prepare your application documents

    A statement of purpose that explains why Mechatronics at Hochschule Nordhausen fits your background, letters of recommendation, transcripts and your CV.

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  5. 5

    Apply before the deadline

    Winter intake: apply 1 December to 30 April. Summer intake: apply 1 December to 30 April. Applications go through uni-assist, which checks your documents first, so submit well before the closing date.

    Official programme page
  6. 6

    Plan the money

    To study in Nordhausen you show proof of funds of EUR 11,904 for one year (2026), usually in a blocked account.

    Blocked account guideEducation loans without collateralDAAD scholarships
  7. 7

    Visa and moving to Nordhausen

    Once Hochschule Nordhausen sends your admission letter: the student visa interview, health insurance and a room in Nordhausen, a city of about 40,000 people. Student halls often have waiting lists, so apply for a room as soon as you are admitted.

    Visa interview questionsHealth insuranceStudent accommodationCost of living by city
  8. 8

    Start learning German now

    Mechatronics is taught in English, but most part-time and graduate jobs in Germany expect German at B2 level or higher. Arriving with A2 or B1 makes part-time work and daily life much easier.

    German classesWhat A1 to B2 meansPart-time jobs in Germany

Is Mechatronics at Hochschule Nordhausen realistic for you?

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Other English-taught Master's at Hochschule Nordhausen

Hochschule Nordhausen has 4 English-taught Master's programmes in our database.

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Frequently asked questions

What English score do I need for Mechatronics at Hochschule Nordhausen?

IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE 60 (CEFR B2). That is lower than most Mechanical, Automotive & Robotics programmes: 45% ask for more and 19% for less.

When is the application deadline for Mechatronics at Hochschule Nordhausen?

For the winter semester, international applicants apply 1 December to 30 April. For the summer semester, they apply 1 December to 30 April.

Does Mechatronics at Hochschule Nordhausen charge tuition fees?

No. Hochschule Nordhausen lists no tuition fee for Mechatronics; you pay only the semester contribution.

Where this information comes from

Programme details: last checked 17 October 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply.

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