🇩🇪 Studying in Germany
German (bachelor's degrees are almost all taught in German; English-taught bachelor's programmes are few, more of them at private schools; English-taught master's are common)
💶 Tuition
Public universities are free apart from a ≈ €70–430 semester fee; non-EU students pay €1,500 a semester in Baden-Württemberg, €2,000–3,000 a semester at TUM (€2,300–3,400 from 2027/28) and from €1,000 a semester at FAU from summer 2027; private schools charge tuition, e.g. ≈ €625 a month at Hochschule Fresenius, €9,300 a semester at WHU
In the national language: €0–3k/yr
In English: €0–18.6k/yr
Living costs: €11.9k/yr — blocked account for the visa: €992 a month (since 1 Jan 2025, unchanged for 2026)
🗣️ Language of teaching
German; a handful of English-taught programmes.
Language requirements: German C1: DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, telc C1 Hochschule, Goethe C2 (some accept applying at B1-B2); Studienkolleg from B1; English: IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 95
📝 How to apply
A Russian certificate gives access only to a Studienkolleg (FSP exam); after 1 successful year at a Russian university, direct access in the same or a related field (DAAD, anabin); German C1 (DSH-2, TestDaF); uni-assist.
🎓 Preparatory year
- Studienkolleg at a public university: 2 free semesters (only a €100-400 semester fee), entrance test (German B1+, often maths), ends with the FSP exam — ≈ 12 months, €200–800
- Frankfurt School Foundation Year (private): 2 semesters in English, €14,000 + €700 fees, for students not yet eligible for its bachelor's — ≈ 12 months, €14.7k
🏅 Scholarships
- Deutschlandstipendium — €300 a month for merit regardless of nationality; awarded by universities (incl. Bucerius, WHU)
- TUM scholarship / fee waivers — TUM: tuition fee waivers and one-off €500-1,800 per semester by merit and need
- WHU fee reductions — WHU: about half of students get a discount or scholarship; full waivers based on family income
🏛️ Universities by subject
Computer Science & IT
- Technical University of Munich Munich · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview - RWTH Aachen University Aachen · free
No tuition; German: DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts or DSD II; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; apply with B1, DSH-2/telc C1 Hochschule by start; only Mechanical Engineering International is in English
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🧠 AI Engineer (LLM & Agents), 🛡️ Cybersecurity Engineer, 🏭 OT / Industrial Control Systems Security Specialist
Mathematics & Statistics
- University of Bonn Bonn · free
No tuition (only ≈ €300 semester fee); German DSH-2 (C1), DSH-1 for Economics and English Studies; DSH prep course from B1 - Technical University of Munich Munich · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview - Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades *
Careers: 🤖 Machine Learning Engineer, 🤖 Health data scientist / medical AI engineer, 🕵️ Fraud Analyst, 👁️ Computer Vision Engineer
Physics & Astronomy
- LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades * - Technical University of Munich Munich · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview
Careers: ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🔬 Microelectronics Engineer (Chip Design & Fabrication), ☢️ Medical physicist, ☢️ Nuclear Reactor Operator
Chemistry
- Technical University of Munich Munich · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades *
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), ⚗️ Research Chemist, 🧪 Biochemist, 🏭 Food Technologist
Biological Sciences
- Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades * - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - University of Freiburg Freiburg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4/telc C1 Hochschule; only Liberal Arts and Sciences in English; medicine: apply to Freiburg
Careers: 🧬 Geneticist, ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🌱 Plant Breeder
Earth & Marine Sciences
- University of Bremen Bremen · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP); apply via uni-assist * - Kiel University Kiel · free
No tuition; German C1: DSH-2, TestDaF 4x4, telc C1 Hochschule; apply via uni-assist (€75) - University of Hamburg Hamburg · free
No tuition; German: DSH-2 or TestDaF total 15 (three parts at 4, one at 3+); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg Hamburg
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, 🐧 Polar Researcher, 💧 Hydrogeologist, ⛰️ Geotechnical Engineer
Environmental Sciences
- University of Freiburg Freiburg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4/telc C1 Hochschule; only Liberal Arts and Sciences in English; medicine: apply to Freiburg - TU Dresden Dresden · free
No tuition; German C1 certificate must be enclosed with the application (not later); apply via uni-assist - University of Bayreuth Bayreuth · free
No tuition (in Bavaria only TUM and FAU charge non-EU fees so far); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4) *
Careers: ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Specialist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineer, 💧 Hydrogeologist, 🚰 Water and Wastewater Engineer
Agriculture & Forestry
- University of Hohenheim Stuttgart · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); apply via uni-assist * - University of Göttingen Göttingen · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) * - Technical University of Munich Freising · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview
Careers: 🚁 Agricultural Drone Operator / Precision Ag Technician, 🌱 Plant Breeder, 🛰️ Precision Agriculture Specialist, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech
Veterinary Science
- University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Hannover · free
No tuition; veterinary medicine is numerus clausus with a non-EU quota; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4) * - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - Free University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; a graded C1 certificate to apply, DSH can be passed before enrolment; apply via uni-assist
Careers: 🐾 Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon, 💉 Veterinary Nurse / Vet Tech, 🐄 Livestock Specialist / Animal Scientist, 🐟 Fish Health Veterinarian
Medicine
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin · free
Medicine/dentistry: 5% of places for non-EU, via uni-assist, selection by grade only; DSH-2/3 or Goethe C2 by the deadline - Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades * - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota
Careers: ❤️ Cardiothoracic Surgeon, 🧊 Transplant Surgeon, 🎯 Interventional Radiologist / Interventional Cardiologist, 👵 Geriatrician
Nursing & Midwifery
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin · free
Medicine/dentistry: 5% of places for non-EU, via uni-assist, selection by grade only; DSH-2/3 or Goethe C2 by the deadline - Hamburg University of Applied Sciences Hamburg · free
No tuition; German C1; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FH course) or a year at university; nursing is a dual programme * - Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); nursing is a dual programme with an employer *
Careers: 💊 Nurse, 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🧤 Scrub Nurse (Theatre Nurse), 💉 Anaesthetic Nurse / Nurse Anesthetist
Dentistry
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Berlin · free
Medicine/dentistry: 5% of places for non-EU, via uni-assist, selection by grade only; DSH-2/3 or Goethe C2 by the deadline - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades *
Careers: 🦷 Dentist, 🗿 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 🦷 Dental Hygienist, 😁 Orthodontist
Pharmacy
- LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - Goethe University Frankfurt Frankfurt · free
No tuition; DSH-2 at the time of application (DSH-3 for medicine and dentistry); ISZ preparatory school from B1 - University of Freiburg Freiburg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4/telc C1 Hochschule; only Liberal Arts and Sciences in English; medicine: apply to Freiburg
Careers: ⚗️ Drug discovery scientist (pharmacologist), 🦠 Microbiologist / Virologist, 📋 Clinical research associate, ⚕️ Pharmacist
Allied Health
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); nursing is a dual programme with an employer * - Hochschule Fresenius Idstein · €7.5k/yr
Private: ≈ €625 a month + €695 registration fee (Physiotherapy); taught in German - Fulda University of Applied Sciences Fulda · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg or a year at university *
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🖐️ Occupational therapist, 🦾 Prosthetist and orthotist, 🤲 Osteopath
Psychology
- Humboldt University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); apply via uni-assist; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg * - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - University of Konstanz Konstanz · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4) *
Careers: 🧩 Psychiatrist, 🛋️ Psychotherapist, 🧠 Neuroscientist, 🧠 Clinical psychologist
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- RWTH Aachen University Aachen · free
No tuition; German: DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts or DSD II; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) - Technical University of Munich Munich · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; apply with B1, DSH-2/telc C1 Hochschule by start; only Mechanical Engineering International is in English
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, ☢️ Nuclear Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; apply with B1, DSH-2/telc C1 Hochschule by start; only Mechanical Engineering International is in English - RWTH Aachen University Aachen · free
No tuition; German: DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts or DSD II; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) - TU Darmstadt Darmstadt · free
No tuition; DSH-2 (sit it with TestDaF 14-15 or Goethe B2); exempt with TestDaF 16 / Goethe C1
Careers: 🛸 Drone (UAV) Engineer, 🔌 Circuit Design Engineer, 🎛️ Controls & Automation Engineer, 🤖 Robotics Engineer
Civil Engineering
- Technical University of Munich Munich · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; apply with B1, DSH-2/telc C1 Hochschule by start; only Mechanical Engineering International is in English - Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Weimar · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); architecture and design: aptitude test/portfolio *
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 🌉 Bridge Engineer, 🎖️ Military Engineer (Combat Engineer Officer), 🛣️ Highway Engineer
Chemical Engineering
- TU Dortmund University Dortmund · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); journalism has its own selection * - RWTH Aachen University Aachen · free
No tuition; German: DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts or DSD II; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; apply with B1, DSH-2/telc C1 Hochschule by start; only Mechanical Engineering International is in English
Careers: 🔋 Energy Storage Engineer (Batteries & Hydrogen), ✂️ Genome Editing Scientist, 🧫 Biotechnologist / Bioprocess Scientist, 🧫 Synthetic Biologist
Materials Science
- RWTH Aachen University Aachen · free
No tuition; German: DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts or DSD II; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) - Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg Erlangen · €2k–12k/yr
Non-EU new students from summer 2027: €1,000-6,000 a semester; €100 application fee; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4) - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Karlsruhe · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; apply with B1, DSH-2/telc C1 Hochschule by start; only Mechanical Engineering International is in English
Careers: 🧱 Materials Engineer, 🧪 Polymer Process Engineer, 🏭 Welding Engineer, 🔬 Nanotechnology Researcher
Mining & Petroleum Engineering
- TU Bergakademie Freiberg Freiberg · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) * - Clausthal University of Technology Clausthal-Zellerfeld · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) * - RWTH Aachen University Aachen · free
No tuition; German: DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts or DSD II; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP)
Careers: ⛏️ Exploration Geologist, ⛑️ Mine Rescue Specialist, 🛢️ Petroleum Engineer, ⛰️ Mining Engineer
Architecture
- Technical University of Munich Munich · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview - University of Stuttgart Stuttgart · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); architecture: aptitude test * - Bauhaus-Universität Weimar Weimar · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); architecture and design: aptitude test/portfolio *
Careers: 👷 Site Manager / Construction Foreman, 💡 Architectural Lighting Designer, 🔥 Heating and Energy Systems Engineer, 🔍 Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector
Art & Design
- Berlin University of the Arts Berlin · free
No tuition (≈ €120 semester fee); entrance exams/portfolio; German depends on programme, often B1 to apply, C1 to enrol - Kunstakademie Düsseldorf Düsseldorf · free
No tuition; admission by portfolio (Mappe); basic German, check with the academy * - Academy of Fine Arts Munich Munich · free
No tuition; admission by portfolio and exam; basic German, check with the academy *
Careers: 🪑 Industrial / Product Designer, 🖼️ Art Conservator / Restorer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🖍️ Art Teacher
Music
- Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition for any nationality (≈ €300 semester fee); entrance audition; German B2.2 for the bachelor's - University of Music and Performing Arts Munich Munich · free
No non-EU tuition; entrance exam (€50); German B1 for performance bachelor's, B2 for pedagogy - Cologne University of Music and Dance Cologne · free
No tuition (≈ €300-400 semester fee); entrance exam; German B2 / TestDaF 3, may be shown by end of 2nd semester
Careers: 🎼 Music Teacher, 🎹 Instrumental Music Teacher, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer, 🪕 Folk Ensemble Director
Drama & Dance
- Ernst Busch Academy of Dramatic Arts Berlin · free
No tuition; multi-round entrance auditions; fluent German for acting * - Otto Falckenberg School of the Performing Arts Munich · free
Fachakademie (Munich): entrance auditions for acting/directing; fluent German * - Folkwang University of the Arts Essen · free
No tuition (NRW); entrance auditions; acting requires fluent German *
Careers: 💃 Choreographer, 🎭 Hair, Makeup & Prosthetics Artist, 🗿 Prop Maker, 🎙️ Musical Theatre Performer
Film & Animation
- Film University Babelsberg Konrad Wolf Potsdam · free
No tuition; creative selection (tasks, interview); German for most programmes * - Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg Ludwigsburg
Creative selection by work samples and interview; taught in German; non-EU fee not confirmed * - University of Television and Film Munich Munich · free
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film only, 7 tracks; application tasks; German B2, taught only in German
Careers: 🎞️ Film Producer, 🎬 Game Producer, 🎥 Film Director, 📹 Cinematographer / Director of Photography
Media & Journalism
- LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - TU Dortmund University Dortmund · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); journalism has its own selection * - Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Mainz · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg Mainz *
Careers: 🎖️ War Correspondent, 📣 Investor Relations Manager, 📽️ Video Producer, 🎙️ Government Press Officer / Spokesperson
Languages & Translation
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Germersheim · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg Mainz * - Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades * - Leipzig University Leipzig · free
No tuition; B2 to apply, DSH-2/TestDaF 4/DSD II/Goethe C2 by enrolment; Studienkolleg via uni-assist, B2
Careers: 🔤 Computational Linguist / NLP Specialist, 🗣️ Speech and language therapist, 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 🏮 Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Specialist
Literature
- Humboldt University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); apply via uni-assist; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg * - Free University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; a graded C1 certificate to apply, DSH can be passed before enrolment; apply via uni-assist - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota
Careers: 🔤 Russian as a Foreign Language Teacher, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher, 📖 Narrative Designer, 📝 Screenwriter
History & Archaeology
- Humboldt University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); apply via uni-assist; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg * - Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades * - Free University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; a graded C1 certificate to apply, DSH can be passed before enrolment; apply via uni-assist
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🪑 Furniture Restorer / Conservator, 🏛️ Conservation Architect, 📚 English, Literature or History Teacher
Philosophy & Theology
- LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - University of Tübingen Tübingen · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German DSH-2 or DSH-3 depending on programme - Humboldt University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); apply via uni-assist; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg *
Careers: 🤔 Philosopher, 🕍 Religious Studies Scholar
Sociology & Social Work
- University of Mannheim Mannheim · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; C1 (TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2) by the deadline; no fully English bachelor's; apply directly - Bielefeld University Bielefeld · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg (FSP) * - Free University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; a graded C1 certificate to apply, DSH can be passed before enrolment; apply via uni-assist
Careers: 🌷 Palliative Care Worker (Hospice), 🔗 Addiction counsellor, 🕵️ Police Detective, 👨👩👧 Couples and family therapist
Politics & IR
- Free University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; a graded C1 certificate to apply, DSH can be passed before enrolment; apply via uni-assist - University of Mannheim Mannheim · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; C1 (TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2) by the deadline; no fully English bachelor's; apply directly - University of Konstanz Konstanz · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4) *
Careers: 🎖️ Army Officer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🖥️ Government Digital Transformation Specialist, 🕵️ OSINT Analyst (Open-Source Intelligence)
Law
- Heidelberg University Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); medicine: non-EU quota, selection by grades * - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota - Bucerius Law School Hamburg
Private: tuition can be deferred until you earn (UGV); fluent German + English; written online test and oral selection
Careers: 🤖 Legal Technologist / Legal Engineer, 🤝 Public Affairs / Government Relations Specialist, 🔍 Digital Forensics Investigator, 🛂 Border Guard / Border Force Officer
Economics
- University of Bonn Bonn · free
No tuition (only ≈ €300 semester fee); German DSH-2 (C1), DSH-1 for Economics and English Studies; DSH prep course from B1 - University of Mannheim Mannheim · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; C1 (TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2) by the deadline; no fully English bachelor's; apply directly - LMU Munich Munich · free
No tuition; DSH-2, TestDaF 4 in all parts, telc C1 Hochschule; without it at least B2 to apply; medicine: non-EU quota
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🏷️ Pricing Manager, 🦄 Venture Capital Analyst / Investor
Business & Management
- University of Mannheim Mannheim · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; C1 (TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2) by the deadline; no fully English bachelor's; apply directly - WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management Vallendar · €18.6k/yr
Private: €9,300 a semester; English IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 95; selection day; ≈ 50% get a discount or scholarship - Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Frankfurt · €17.2k/yr
Private: €8,600 a semester + €700 fees; online assessment centre (reasoning, English, interview); all English from semester 4
Careers: 👔 Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🎯 Product Manager, 🏥 Hospital Chief Executive / Healthcare Manager
Accounting & Finance
- Frankfurt School of Finance & Management Frankfurt · €17.2k/yr
Private: €8,600 a semester + €700 fees; online assessment centre (reasoning, English, interview); all English from semester 4 - Goethe University Frankfurt Frankfurt · free
No tuition; DSH-2 at the time of application (DSH-3 for medicine and dentistry); ISZ preparatory school from B1 - University of Mannheim Mannheim · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester; C1 (TestDaF 4x4, DSH-2) by the deadline; no fully English bachelor's; apply directly
Careers: 💰 Chief Financial Officer (CFO), 🧬 Fintech Engineer / Quant Developer, 🏛️ Banking Supervisor (Financial Regulator), 🛡️ Risk Manager
Education
- University of Münster Münster · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); teacher education needs high-level German * - Humboldt University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); apply via uni-assist; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg * - Heidelberg University of Education Heidelberg · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1-C2 for teacher education *
Careers: 🤝 Special Education Teacher (SEN), 🛠️ Further Education (FE) Lecturer / Vocational Instructor, 🔨 Design & Technology Teacher, 📐 Maths, Physics or Computing Teacher
Sport Science
- German Sport University Cologne Cologne · free
No tuition; mandatory sports aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung); German C1 * - Technical University of Munich Munich · €4k–6k/yr
Non-EU: €2,000-3,000/semester (€2,300-3,400 from 2027/28); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); aptitude assessment (EfV): grades, test, interview - Leipzig University Leipzig · free
No tuition; B2 to apply, DSH-2/TestDaF 4/DSD II/Goethe C2 by enrolment; Studienkolleg via uni-assist, B2
Careers: 🦿 Physiotherapist / physical therapist, 🏅 Sports medicine doctor, 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader
Hospitality & Tourism
- Munich University of Applied Sciences Munich · free
No non-EU tuition (so far); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); Russian certificate: Studienkolleg (FH course) or a year at university * - Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences Heilbronn · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); Hotel and Restaurant Management B.A., 7 semesters; German C1 * - Hochschule Bremen (HSB) Bremen · free
No tuition; German C1 for German-taught programmes; international programmes (tourism) partly in English *
Careers: 🏄 Adventure Sports Instructor, 🏔️ Mountain Guide / Trekking Leader, 🏡 Farm Stay Host (Agritourism), 👨🍳 Head Chef
Geography & Planning
- TU Dortmund University Dortmund · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); journalism has its own selection * - Humboldt University of Berlin Berlin · free
No tuition; German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); apply via uni-assist; Russian certificate: via Studienkolleg * - University of Stuttgart Stuttgart · €3k/yr
Non-EU: €1,500 a semester (Baden-Württemberg); German C1 (DSH-2/TestDaF 4x4); architecture: aptitude test *
Careers: 🏙️ Urban Planner, 🌍 Satellite Imagery Analyst (Remote Sensing), ⛏️ Mine Surveyor, 🏙️ City Manager / Local Government Manager
Aviation & Maritime
- European Flight Academy (Lufthansa Aviation Training) Bremen · €65k/yr
Not a degree: ATPL ≈ €130,000 over ~2 years; EU/EFTA citizenship or permanent residence with work rights; DLR test (€427) - Hochschule Bremen (HSB) Bremen · free
No tuition; German C1 for German-taught programmes; international programmes (tourism) partly in English * - Jade University of Applied Sciences Elsfleth · free
No tuition; German C1; nautical programmes require a medical check and sea time *
Careers: 🔧 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, ⚓ Naval Officer / Submariner, 🛫 Airline Pilot, 🚢 Ship's Captain / Deck Officer
Sources: daad.de, daad.de, daad.de, studienkollegs.de, studienkollegs.de, tum.de
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