The following information will help you find your way around everyday life at Nordhausen:
Nordhausen is located in Thuringia, in the green heart of Germany and in the centre of Europe. Under Approach/Arrival to find out the easiest way to get to us.
One option for accommodation directly on campus is the Halls of residence of the Thuringian Student Union. Fully furnished rooms in various sizes are available there. If you have any questions about the application (Application form) for the dormitory places please contact .
If you have any questions after moving into the hall of residence, you can also contact the Residential tutors contact. These are students who have been living in the hall of residence for some time and can support you. Please note that places in the halls of residence are limited and you must apply very early.
You should therefore also be on the free housing market look for accommodation in Nordhausen. Students in Germany often live in shared flats (WGs). This means that several students share a flat. Everyone has their own room, but the kitchen and bathroom are shared. This way you save a lot of money and get to know nice people. Alternatively, you can also look for small one- or two-bedroom flats. You can find offers on the internet, e.g. at
The academic year at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is divided into two semesters.
The Summer term starts at the beginning of April and ends in mid-August.
The Winter term lasts from the beginning of October to mid-March.
You can find the exact dates at Semester dates.
| Number | Per cent fulfilled | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1,0-1,5 | 90-100% | very good |
| 1,6-2,5 | 75-89 % | good |
| 2,6-3,5 | 60-74 % | Satisfactory |
| 3,6-4,0 | 50-59 % | sufficient |
| >4,0 | <50 % | inadequate |
More Information about our learning platform Moodle, instructions and video tutorials.
You must re-register for every semester (except the first). When you re-register, you inform the university that you wish to continue your studies in the next semester. Re-registration is compulsory for every semester until you graduate. Otherwise you will be "exmatriculated" ex officio. You re-register by submitting the Semester fee to the university's account. The re-registration period is announced each semester via e-mail, the notice board in building 18 and the Moodle announcements. If you re-register late, you will have to pay additional fees.
If you would like to interrupt or end your studies, you can apply to the Study Service Centre apply for a leave of absence or de-registration. International students must inform the relevant immigration authority and obtain permission before applying for a semester of leave.
In the Language Centre language courses are offered in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Russian.
International students also have the opportunity to take courses in "German as a foreign language".
In any case, before enrolling on a language course you must have a Placement test file. Please contact the Language Centre Team.
The Thuringian University and Student Union Card (short: Thoska) is your Student ID card.
The thoska also has a number of other functions:
Details on the functions of the Thoska can be found at thoska.
StuRa stands for Student Council. It is elected annually by the students and represents the interests of HSN students.
If you have any problems or suggestions for improvement, you can contact the StuRa at any time.
Do you want to exercise and make new contacts at the same time? Then come to the free University sports!
Or are you more into singing? Then become part of our university choir.
HSN also offers International activities to get to know each other.
For those who would like to get involved, the Associations and initiatives of the university.
And finally, the city also offers Nordhausen numerous leisure activities.
Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences is a family-conscious university. Flexible study organisation and appropriate facilities make it possible to reconcile studies and children. HSN students can bring their children to the Kita Campus-Kinder register. This is located directly on campus. There is also a cafeteria Free children's meal.
You can also find lots of interesting and helpful information about student life in Germany on the website www.study-in-germany.de.
Study Service Centre
+49 3631 420-222
House 18, Level 1, Room 18.0105