Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences (HSZG) Summary
The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in the Saxon towns of Zittau and Goerlitz. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences is a public, cross-border-oriented university of applied sciences which combines the fields of energy, environment, engineering, natural science, computing, business, culture, language, psychology, education and social work on two Saxon campuses. Its institutional development 1898 - a predecessor tradition was established for technical education in Zittau. Engineering developed within the framework of regional mechanical, electrical and textile industries. Today, its academic profile is defined by the fields of energy and environmental engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, mechatronics, computer science, biotechnology, chemistry, business, tourism, culture and management, international communication, psychology, social work, childhood education, and housing and social management. The location is important because Zittau and Görlitz are located in the German-Polish-Czech border region and therefore energy, industry, language, culture, tourism, public-service, social and regional-transformation programs are given a practical trinational context.
This master file contains a course portfolio of 14 undergraduate entries and 11 postgraduate entries, with subject combinations grouped under their parent degrees where applicable. Examples at undergraduate level include Energy and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Biotechnology whereas later examples include Social Work, Childhood Education, Housing and Social Management. Postgraduate study Energy and Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science Biotechnology Integrated Management Social Work Childhood Studies Regional Development Every course is still a parent qualification, with specializations recorded within the course entry, not as separate degrees. Dual, cooperative, online, part-time, and practice-integrated variants are retained within the relevant parent qualification and not counted as separate degrees.
Admission is managed at the program level. Application via HSZG application process International certificates are processed according to the regulations of the International Office The application for Social Work may be via Hochschulstart Psychology, language, dual and master’s programs have their own selection conditions Applicants have to select the teaching language, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route before submitting. International school or university qualifications may require external evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation for applicable countries or additional evidence of academic equivalence. Master’s committees may ask you to provide module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience or attend an interview. Admission to doctoral studies is separate from admission to bachelor’s or master’s studies and normally requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision and formal acceptance by the responsible faculty.
In the international guide 2026/27 there is a regular semester contribution of €350.13 (incl. semester ticket). First time students also pay €10 for the student card, bringing the initial total to €360.13. Fee bearing continuing formats publish separate charges. Such institutional charges do not cover rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs or personal travel. If provided for by relevant law or program regulation, special tuition may apply to continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats. Funding may be available through BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility funding, Foundations, Research employment or university specific awards. However, each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
It’s not a guarantyd placement scheme but career preparation that reflects the university’s subject mix. In the three-country region, municipalities, laboratories, software companies, tourism and culture, schools, welfare providers, cross-border institutions, and energy and industrial companies support applied learning. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility, and a thesis in partnership with an external organization can enhance students' professional readiness.
This master file contains a course portfolio of 14 undergraduate entries and 11 postgraduate entries, with subject combinations grouped under their parent degrees where applicable. Examples at undergraduate level include Energy and Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, Biotechnology whereas later examples include Social Work, Childhood Education, Housing and Social Management. Postgraduate study Energy and Environmental Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science Biotechnology Integrated Management Social Work Childhood Studies Regional Development Every course is still a parent qualification, with specializations recorded within the course entry, not as separate degrees. Dual, cooperative, online, part-time, and practice-integrated variants are retained within the relevant parent qualification and not counted as separate degrees.
Admission is managed at the program level. Application via HSZG application process International certificates are processed according to the regulations of the International Office The application for Social Work may be via Hochschulstart Psychology, language, dual and master’s programs have their own selection conditions Applicants have to select the teaching language, entry semester, subject prerequisites, selection procedure and document route before submitting. International school or university qualifications may require external evaluation, certified translations, APS documentation for applicable countries or additional evidence of academic equivalence. Master’s committees may ask you to provide module descriptions, portfolios, writing samples, professional experience or attend an interview. Admission to doctoral studies is separate from admission to bachelor’s or master’s studies and normally requires a viable research proposal, eligible supervision and formal acceptance by the responsible faculty.
In the international guide 2026/27 there is a regular semester contribution of €350.13 (incl. semester ticket). First time students also pay €10 for the student card, bringing the initial total to €360.13. Fee bearing continuing formats publish separate charges. Such institutional charges do not cover rent, health insurance, food, learning materials, residence formalities, project costs or personal travel. If provided for by relevant law or program regulation, special tuition may apply to continuing-education, distance-learning, joint, second-degree or long-term study formats. Funding may be available through BAföG for eligible students, the Deutschlandstipendium, DAAD and Erasmus+ mobility funding, Foundations, Research employment or university specific awards. However, each funding application is assessed independently from admission.
It’s not a guarantyd placement scheme but career preparation that reflects the university’s subject mix. In the three-country region, municipalities, laboratories, software companies, tourism and culture, schools, welfare providers, cross-border institutions, and energy and industrial companies support applied learning. Internships, applied projects, research assistantships, employer events, language development, entrepreneurship services, international mobility, and a thesis in partnership with an external organization can enhance students' professional readiness.
