Kempten University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in the Bavarian city of Kempten. Kempten University of Applied Sciences is a practice-oriented university in the Allgäu region offering engineering, computer science, business, tourism, social and health studies, with an increasing number of courses taught in English and a focus on sustainability. 1977 — Establishment of the Kempten University of Applied Sciences Its institutional development includes 1978 – some applied programs of studies commence teaching. Today its academic profile is shaped by the disciplines of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, business, tourism, social work, health, robotics, logistics, sustainability and energy. The location is important. Kempten is the economic center of the Allgäu and connects students with the manufacturing, mechanical engineering, automotive supply, tourism, healthcare, food, logistics, energy and medium-sized regional employers.

The course portfolio illustrated in this master file contains 20 undergraduate entries and 18 postgraduate entries, with subject combinations grouped under their parent degrees where appropriate. Undergraduate courses are Business Administration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Food and Packaging Technology, Health Economics, Industrial Engineering for Technology and Sustainability. The later entries are Game Engineering, Vehicle Technology, Digital Administration. Postgraduate study in Automation and Robotics, Computer Science, Corporate Sustainability and Sustainable Finance, Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Global Business Development, Data Science, Production Engineering, Systems Engineering. Each course is still a parent qualification, and specialisations are built into the course entry rather than being presented as separate degrees. Dual, cooperative, part-time and specialisation programs are listed with their primary program of study. Expiring programs are not included unless a replacement program is listed in the official catalogue.

Admission is done on a program basis. Applicants use the MeinCampus portal and check the admission status of the program, the foreign credential route, language rules and published application period. Before submitting an application, applicants are advised to check the language of instruction, the semester of entry, the subject requirements, the selection process and the document pathway. International School or University Qualifications External evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation where applicable or other proof of academic equivalence may be required. Master’s committees may require module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience or interviews. Admission to a doctoral program is separate from admission to a bachelor’s or master’s program and normally requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision and formal acceptance by the responsible faculty .

Tuition is not charged for regular programs. The current semester fee is €115 per student. Starting from the winter semester 2025/26, new non-EU students in all English-language degree programs will pay a service fee of €500 per semester. The charges do not include rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs and personal travel. If provided for by the relevant law or program regulation, special tuition may be provided for continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree, or long-term study formats. Funding (e.g. BAföG for eligible students, Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility support, foundations, research employment or university-specific awards) is available, but each funding application is evaluated separately from admission.

Career preparation reflects the subject mix at the university, it is not a guarantyd placement scheme. The applied projects, placements and graduate jobs are provided by Allgäu manufacturers, tourism groups, healthcare providers, software teams, logistics firms, energy companies and social institutions. Students may develop professional readiness through internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility and an externally partnered thesis. Kempten UAS is perfect for students who prefer the advantages of a smaller city, quality of life in the Alpine region, applied engineering or business, and direct access to regional employers.