Public German universities charge only a small semester contribution, so the main cost is living expenses secured through a blocked account. English-taught masters programmes are widely available.
Key facts
- Intakes
- Winter (October) / Summer (April)
- Tuition
- €0 – €500 per semester at public universities
- Living costs
- €11,904 blocked account per year
- Visa
- National visa (type D) — blocked account, admission letter, insurance
- Work while studying
- 120 full days or 240 half days per year
- After graduation
- 18-month job-seeking residence permit
Worth knowing
- Studienkolleg route available for students without a matching qualification
- Engineering and applied sciences reputation is world class
- Low tuition makes total cost among the lowest in Europe
Courses students choose most
- Mechanical Engineering
- Renewable Energy
- Computer Science
- Logistics
- Automotive Engineering