History
Hochschule Düsseldorf, University of Applied Sciences (HSD for short) was founded on 1 August 1971 by combining several renowned regional educational institutions.
Education
The university curriculum is strongly concentrated on certain fields: HSD offers teaching and research in the interdisciplinary areas of design, technology, the social sector and business studies.
The emphasis is put on architecture, design, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and process engineering, media, social and cultural sciences and business studies. All degrees which can be obtained at HSD are Bachelor or Master degrees.
Research
The educational and research emphasis at HSD has a strong practical and interdisciplinary approach. The university guarantees that course contents are connected to practical work necessities since they are based on extensive professional experiences in commerce, industry and research of all our professors and lecturers. Thus, practical courses are indeed an integral component of the university's study programmes.
Career
In addition, HSD has contact with companies and institutions that offer internships and part-time jobs in Germany and abroad, particularly in engineering, social and cultural sciences and business studies. Mentors supervise students before, during and after the internships.
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf Key Statistics & Highlights
- #951 Ranking
- 48 Scholarships
- Public Institution Type
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf Overview
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf Scholarships
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
The Smooth Movers Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2026
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
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Independent provider
Grant
480 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
SBW Berlin Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top % Germany
Top % Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
951
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| - | - | 951 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
No matter if you are coming to HSD as a degree-seeking or an exchange student: Here is the right place to find detailed information on admission requirements, application processes as well as on HSD student life and the city of Düsseldorf. The International Office is your contact partner.
For international students, who are already enrolled at HSD, the International Office offers various events and support to help organise and master the studies successfully. Our Mentor-Programme for example supports you especially at the beginning of your studies at HSD by offering orientation and contacts to other students.
Housing services
We are very pleased that you have decided to spend a semester or an academic year at our University! Before your stay can really begin, you need first of all to find accommodation here in Düsseldorf. This is not always easy for exchange students.
- Temporary accommodation
- Halls of residence
- Private halls of residence
ICT services
Campus IT is a central HSD facility set up in 2010. It delivers internet access for all members of the University, looks after the central servers and applications and its “Service Desk” is on hand to help with any IT-related questions.
Campus IT provides all students at HSD with basic email and internet services.
Campus life
The bustling, modern city of Düsseldorf has around 600,000 inhabitants and is the capital of the German federal state of Northrhine-Westphalia. There are, however, many serene green spaces in the city and in particular parks that run alongside the river Rhine where it is easy to find little spots of quietness and relaxation away from the hub of the central districts.
Due to its proximity to one of the most populous regions in Germany, the Ruhr area, not far from the border to the Netherlands and Belgium and in immediate proximity to Cologne, Düsseldorf can justifiedly be said to be located in a very strategic location within Europe.
This makes the city also an ideal place both to work and to live.
Student clubs
The Students’ Union (AStA - Allgemeiner StudentInnenausschuss) is the executive organ of the entire student body and of the resolutions passed by the Student Parliament and (qua its own political self-conception) of the General Assembly .
It represents HSD’s students within the University (e.g. towards the President’s Office and university administration) and extramurally (e.g. towards other student bodies, the regional government and the general public).
It controls - in the framework of the household budget and respective resolutions at higher level - the finances of the student body.
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
Germany Country
Düsseldorf City
University of Applied Sciences Düsseldorf Student Reviews & Awards
3.5
Based on 2 reviews
- 5 Star 0 Reviews
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Great experience
I am doing my degree in communication and multimedia management and it has been a very interesting and relatively broad study program. You learn about plenty of different elements (economics, design, communication, marketing etc.) that can be used to work in various different jobs, so I really like how diverse it is. The university itself offers plenty of spaces to learn, a decent cafeteria, a good library, free parking for students (great if you want to get there with your car), lot's of social programs and of course the courses are very good too with decent lectureres (although that might varify a bit, obviously)! Overall, definitely not a bad choice :P
Aymen gari
I like cars and now i working on it with my study , so i summarise with my overall study experience with a good point.
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