Study in Germany: Tuition Fees, Visa and Living Costs
Study in Germany: international tuition fees at 611 universities, student visa requirements, proof of funds, living costs and application deadlines. Official figures with the source page for each one.
- Living costs
- €1,100 – €2,000 / month
- Proof of funds (visa)
- €992 / month
- Student visa fee
- National Visa for Study Purposes (Visum zum Zweck des Studiums), leading to a residence permit for study under Section 16b German Residence Act · €75
Universities in Germany
- Technical University of Munich
- Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU)
- Heidelberg University
- Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin
- Charite - Universitatsmedizin Berlin
- RWTH Aachen University
- The University of Bonn
- Eberhard Karls Universitat Tubingen
- Freie Universität
- Georg August Universitat Gottingen
- Universitat Hamburg
- Universitat Freiburg
- Technische Universität Berlin
- Universitat zu Koln
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology KIT
- Technische Universitat Dresden
- University of Wurzburg
- University of Münster
- Friedrich Schiller Universitat Jena
- University of Mannheim
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
- Goethe University Frankfurt am Main
- Universitat Potsdam
- Ruhr Universitat Bochum
- Technical University of Darmstadt
- Universitat Konstanz
- Universität Ulm
- University of Stuttgart
- Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
- Universitat Duisburg - Essen
- Universität Bremen
- University of Bayreuth
- University of Hohenheim
- Johannes Gutenberg Universitat Mainz
- Christian-Albrechts-Universitat zu Kiel
- Justus Liebig University Giessen
- Leibniz Universität Hannover
- Philipps Universitat Marburg
- Universitat Regensburg
- Universitat Greifswald
- Leuphana Universitat Luneburg
- Constructor University
- Universitat des Saarlandes
- University of Siegen
- TU Dortmund University
- Hamburg University of Technology
- RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau
- Bergische Universität Wuppertal
- Universitat Passau
- Technische Universitat Braunschweig
- Paderborn University
- Otto-von-Guericke Universitaet Magdeburg
- University of Hagen
- TU Bergakademie Freiberg
- Technische Universität Ilmenau
- Aalen University
- Academy of Media Arts Cologne
- Academy of Sciences and Literature
- Accadis Hochschule Bad Homburg
- Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
- Alice-Salomon-Hochschule Berlin
- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences
- Ansbach University of Applied Sciences
- Archives School Marburg
- Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences
- Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University
- Bard College Berlin, a Liberal Arts University
- Bauhaus-Universität Weimar
- Bavarian University of Business and Technology (HDBW)
- bbw University of Applied Sciences
- Berlin School of Economics and Law
- Berlin University of the Arts
- Berliner Hochschule für Technik
- Biberach University of Applied Sciences
- Bielefeld University
- Bingen University of Applied Sciences
- Bochum University of Applied Sciences
- Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg
- Braunschweig University of Art
- Bremerhaven University of Applied Sciences
- Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle
- Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
- Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt
- Chemnitz University of Technology
- Clausthal University of Technology
- Coburg University of Applied Sciences
- Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts
- Cologne University of Music
- Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
- Deggendorf Institute of Technology
- Detmold University of Music
- Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts
- Dresden Academy of Fine Arts
- Dresden International University
- Duale Hochschule Gera-Eisenach
- Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
- EBS University of Business and Law
- Ernst Abbe University of Applied Sciences Jena
- Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts
- ESCP Berlin Campus
- Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
- Europa-Universität Flensburg
- European University Viadrina
- Fachhochschule Wedel University of Applied Sciences
- FH Aachen
- FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
- FH Münster
- FH Westküste University of Applied Sciences
- Flensburg University of Applied Sciences
- Folkwang University of the Arts
- Frankfurt School of Finance & Management
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts
- Friedensau Adventist University
- Fulda University of Applied Sciences
- Furtwangen University
- Georg Simon Ohm University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg
- German Sport University Cologne
- German University of Administrative Sciences
- HafenCity University Hamburg
- Hamburg University of Music and Drama
- Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences
- Hanover University of Music Drama and Media
- Harz University of Applied Sciences
- HAW Hamburg
- Heilbronn University
- Helmut Schmidt University
- Hertie School
- Hessische Hochschule für öffentliches Management und Sicherheit
- HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
- Hochschule Bielefeld
- Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg
- Hochschule Bremen
- Hochschule Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences
- Hochschule Fresenius Heidelberg
- Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Kiel
- Hochschule für bildende Künste
- Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig
- Hochschule für Musik Dresden
- Hochschule für Musik Freiburg
- Hochschule für Musik Karlsruhe
- Hochschule für Musik Saar
- Hochschule für Musik und Theater München
- Hochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung Rheinland-Pfalz
- Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes
- Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden – University of Applied Sciences
- Hochschule Geisenheim University
- Hochschule Hannover
- Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal
- Hochschule Mittweida
- Hochschule Osnabrück
- Hof University of Applied Sciences
- HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences
- HTWG Hochschule Konstanz - Technik, Wirtschaft und Gestaltung
- HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law)
- ifs Internationale Filmschule Köln
- International Psychoanalytic University Berlin
- International School of Management
- International University SDI München
- Internationale Hochschule Liebenzell
- Jade University of Applied Sciences
- Jade University of Applied Sciences Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth
- Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences
- Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
- Karlsruhe University of Education
- Kempten University of Applied Sciences
- Kiel University of Applied Sciences
- Koblenz University of Applied Sciences
- Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
- Kunsthochschule Kassel
- Leipzig University
- Leipzig University of Applied Sciences
- Ludwigsburg University of Education
- Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society
- Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
- Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology
- Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
- Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin
- Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
- Merseburg University of Applied Sciences
- Merz Akademie, University of Applied Arts, Design and Media Stuttgart
- Munich University of Applied Sciences
- Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
- Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences
- Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
- Nürtingen-Geislingen University
- Nürtingen-Geislingen University of Applied Science
- Offenburg University of Applied Sciences
- Osnabrück University
- Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule Amberg-Weiden
- Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences
- Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and Arts
- OTH Regensburg
- OWL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
- Pforzheim University
- Pforzheim University of Applied Sciences
- Ravensburg University of Cooperative Education
- Reutlingen University
- RheinMain University of Applied Sciences
- Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
- Robert Schumann University of Music and Media
- Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences
- Rottenburg University of Applied Forest Sciences
- Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences
- South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
- SRH Distance Learning University
- SRH University
- Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart
- Staatliche Hochschule für Gestaltung Karlsruhe
- Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart
- Städelschule
- Stralsund University of Applied Sciences
- Stuttgart Media University
- Stuttgart Technical University of Applied Sciences
- Technical University of Applied Sciences Lübeck
- Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau
- Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
- Technische Hochschule Augsburg
- Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
- Technische Hochschule Mannheim
- Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
- Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences
- TH Bingen University of Applied Sciences
- TH Köln - University of Applied Sciences
- Trier University of Applied Sciences
- Ulm University of Applied Sciences
- Universität der Bundeswehr München
- Universität Koblenz
- Universität Trier
- University of Applied Sciences - Public Administration and Finance Ludwigsburg
- University of Applied Sciences Biberach
- University of Applied Sciences Emden Leer
- University of Applied Sciences Erfurt
- University of Applied Sciences Kaiserslautern
- University of Applied Sciences Kehl
- University of Applied Sciences Landshut
- University of Applied Sciences Mainz
- University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
- University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten
- University of Applied Sciences Worms
- University of Art and Design Offenbach
- University of Augsburg
- University of Bamberg
- University of Design Schwäbisch Gmünd
- University of Education Freiburg
- University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd
- University of Erfurt
- University of Hildesheim
- University of Kassel
- University of Lübeck
- University of Music and Theatre Leipzig
- University of Music Detmold
- University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar
- University of Music Würzburg
- University of Rostock
- University of Technology Nuremberg
- University of Television and Film Munich
- University of the Arts Bremen
- University of Vechta
- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Foundation
- Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences
- Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau
- WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management
- Wismar University of Applied Sciences
- Witten/Herdecke University
- Worms University of Applied Sciences
- Zeppelin Universität gemeinnützige GmbH
- Abnoba (Germany)
- Academy of Arts Education
- Academy of Fine Arts Karlsruhe
- Academy of Fine Arts Munich
- Academy of Fine Arts Münster
- Academy of Fine Arts Nuremberg
- Acatech
- AKAD University
- Akademie der Polizei Hamburg
- Akademie für Gesundheitsberufe
- Akademie für Technikfolgenabschätzung
- Akademie Mode & Design
- Akkon Hochschule für Humanwissenschaften
- Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences
- Allensbach University
- Anatomische Anstalt
- Augustana-Hochschule Neuendettelsau
- Bard College Berlin
- Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities
- Bayerische Akademie für Naturschutz und Landschaftspflege
- Bayerisches Hochschulzentrum für Lateinamerika
- Berlin Mathematical School
- Berlin School of Business and Innovation GmbH
- Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
- Berufsbildungswerk Leipzig für Hör- und Sprachgeschädigte gGmbH
- Berufsförderungszentrum Essen
- BilSE - Institut für Bildung und Forschung
- Brand University of Applied Science Hamburg
- Brandenburg University of Applied Sciences
- BRIQ Institute on Behavior and Inequality
- BSP Business & Law School – Hochschule für Management und Recht
- BTK University of Arts & Design
- Bucerius Law School
- Carl Remigius Medical School
- Catholic University of Applied Sciences
- Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg
- Catholic University of Applied Sciences of North Rhine – Westphalia
- Catholic University of Applied Social Sciences
- CBS University of Applied Sciences
- Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe
- Center for Psychobiology and Behavioral Medicine
- Centre de Coopération Universitaire Franco-Bavarois
- Centre for East European and International Studies
- Charlotte Fresenius Hochschule
- Christiani
- Cluster of Excellence "Matters of Activity. Image Space Material"
- CODE University of Applied Sciences
- Collegium Polonicum
- Cologne Institute for Economic Research
- Comenius-Institut
- Control Union Academy
- Cooperative Clinical Drug Research and Development
- Curculio Institute
- Cusanus Institut
- DBU Digital Business University of Applied Sciences
- Dekra Hochschule für Medien
- Deutsch Amerikanisches Institut Saarland
- Deutsche Angestellten-Akademie
- Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin
- Deutsche Hochschule für Prävention und Gesundheitsmanagement
- Deutsche Institut für angewandte Pflegeforschung e.V.
- DGUV Hochschule - Hochschule der Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung (HGU)
- Diploma Hochschule
- Döpfer Schulen Regensburg
- Duale Hochschule Sachsen
- Duale Hochschule Schleswig-Holstein
- EBC Hochschule
- EBZ Business School
- Eckert Schools International
- Edith-Stein-Schulstiftung des Bistums Magdeburg
- Education and Training Service for Hamburg Businesses
- Else Kröner Fresenius Center for Optogenetic Therapies
- Erich-Brost-Institut
- ESAB Fachhochschule für Sport und Management Potsdam
- EU Business School, Munich
- Europa-Institut
- Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg
- Europäische Hochschule für Innovation und Perspektive
- European Centre for Community Education
- European School of Management and Technology
- European University of Applied Sciences
- Evangelische Hochschule Berlin
- Evangelische Hochschule Dresden
- Evangelische Hochschule für Soziale Arbeit & Diakonie
- Evangelische Hochschule Hessen
- Evangelische Hochschule Ludwigsburg
- Evangelische Stiftung Volmarstein
- Excellence Cluster Universe
- Fachhochschule Clara Hoffbauer Potsdam
- Fachhochschule der Diakonie
- Fachhochschule der Wirtschaft
- Fachhochschule des Mittelstands
- Fachhochschule Dresden
- Fachhochschule für Finanzen Brandenburg
- Fachhochschule für Finanzen Nordrhein Westfalen
- Fachhochschule für Interkulturelle Theologie Hermannsburg
- Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung, Polizei und Rechtspflege des Landes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- Fachhochschule für Rechtspflege Nordrhein Westfalen
- Fachhochschule für Verwaltung des Saarlandes
- Fachhochschule für Verwaltung und Dienstleistung
- Faurecia (Germany)
- Federal University of Applied Administrative Sciences
- Felsenweg-Institut
- FiGD Akademie GmbH
- Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
- FIVE - Forschungs- und Innovationsverbund an der Evangelischen Hochschule Freiburg
- Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf
- FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management
- Forschungsinstitut für Kinderernährung
- Forschungsinstitut Gesellschaftlicher Zusammenhalt
- Freie Hochschule Stuttgart
- Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr
- German Adult Education Association
- German Foreign Trade and Transport Academy
- German Graduate School of Management and Law
- German open Business School
- German Police University
- German Research School for Simulation Sciences
- German University Association of Advanced Graduate Training
- German University of Digital Science
- Gesellschaft für Pädagogik und Information
- Giessen School of Theology
- GISMA Business School
- Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities
- GrandEdu Research School
- Hamburg Institute for Vocational Education and Training
- Hamburg Media School
- Hamburg School of Business Administration
- Hamburger Fern-Hochschule
- Hanns Eisler College or Academy of Music
- Hanse Institut Oldenburg Bildung und Gesundheit
- Hanseatic University Rostock
Application deadlines for Germany
Set by uni-assist, the application service most German universities use for international applicants for the standard German semester dates. An individual university or programme can close earlier.
- Courses starting in the winter semester
- 15 July
- Courses starting in the summer semester
- 15 January
uni-assist states: 'The application deadline is often July 15th if the course starts in the winter semester' and 'The application deadline is often January 15th if the course starts in the summer semester.' It adds that many universities set earlier deadlines, particularly for master's courses and the Studienkolleg, that an evaluation usually takes 4 to 6 weeks from receipt, and advises applying 'at least 8 weeks before the deadline expires' so that missing documents can be fixed in time. Individual German programmes publish their own date, and those are shown on the programme pages here.