Hochschule Anhalt

Key Highlights

• Public university of applied sciences founded in 1991
• One institution operating across Köthen, Bernburg, and Dessau
• Official 2026 study portal lists 33 bachelor's and 40 master's programs
• Köthen is the university's principal administrative address

Student Life & Environment

Student life is distributed among three relatively distinct campus communities. Students normally organize their housing, transport, activities, and support services around the location of their degree. The university directs students to campus-specific information for Bernburg, Dessau, and Köthen rather than presenting the three cities as a single compact campus. Residence-hall accommodation is managed through Studentenwerk Halle, not guaranteed by admission to the university. The university warns that places are limited at all three locations and that waiting lists may occur. Applying early is therefore prudent, but students should also examine private apartments and shared flats. Private rentals are often unfurnished, may impose a minimum rental period, and can separate basic rent from utilities and other charges. International students need a fixed residential address for local registration and later residence-permit administration; temporary hotel or short-stay accommodation does not meet that purpose. Academic and personal support includes general student advising, International Office guidance, university sports, libraries, psychosocial and other counseling routes, and student representation. The Careers Service provides workshops, training, lectures, and individual counseling, including services in English for international students. Its support covers career orientation, application documents, interviews, internships, and job searches. Because services and events can be campus-specific, students should confirm where an appointment or activity takes place before making plans.

Location & Surroundings

The database record places the university in Köthen, which is accurate for its principal administrative address, but students may actually study in Köthen, Bernburg, or Dessau. The assigned campus depends on the degree program. Applicants should verify the location before budgeting for housing or planning a commute. Köthen is the institution's traditional engineering and technology location and houses its administrative center. Bernburg's Strenzfeld campus is associated particularly with natural and life sciences, agriculture, and business. Dessau's academic identity is closely connected with architecture, design, construction, and surveying, in a city internationally associated with the Bauhaus. The three locations are separate cities, so a program based at one should not be treated as if it were located on a unified metropolitan campus. The university explicitly recommends against mixing modules across campus sites in its exchange-course guidance. Housing is likewise organized by location through residence halls, housing providers, and the private rental market. Prospective students should compare local housing availability, transport needs, and the setting of the relevant department rather than making a decision from the Köthen record alone.

Costs & Career Outcomes

The university does not publish one universal price that safely describes every student's cost for 2026/27. A semester contribution is mandatory for enrollment, but the amount and any additional course fees are shown on individual program or enrollment documents. Some continuing-education and international master's programs charge separate program fees. A second-degree fee of €250 per semester may apply to students who have already completed a German degree at the same new level, subject to the university's stated exceptions. Applicants should therefore use the fee shown for their exact program and entry semester rather than relying on an older general figure. Living costs are separate from university charges. Residence-hall places are limited and require an application to Studentenwerk Halle. Private alternatives include shared flats and apartments, which are often unfurnished. Rental advertisements may distinguish basic rent from a total including utilities, while internet, insurance, and Germany's broadcasting contribution may remain additional. International students must also arrange qualifying health insurance for enrollment and should budget for visa, residence, travel, and initial housing expenses where applicable. Career preparation reflects the institution's applied focus but should not be interpreted as a guarantee of employment or salary. The Careers Service offers free workshops, training, lectures, and counseling for career planning, application documents, and interviews. It also directs students toward internships and job opportunities, with English-language support available to international students. Programs may add projects, laboratories, internships, design work, or company-linked dual study, giving students different forms of practical experience. No current institution-wide graduate salary, placement rate, or named-employer outcome was found in the selected official sources, so applicants should ask the relevant department about recent program-level outcomes.