Study in Germany
World-class engineering education with low or no tuition at public universities.
Germany is famous for engineering, technology and applied sciences. Public universities charge little or no tuition for most programmes, while private universities and universities of applied sciences offer more English-taught options.
At a glance
🗣️ Language
German and English (many English-taught programmes)
💱 Currency
Euro (EUR)
🗓️ Intakes
Winter (Oct) — main intake · Summer (Apr)
🎓 Study length
Bachelor’s 3–4 years · Master’s 1–2 years
💰 Tuition (approx.)
Public universities: low or no tuition (some states charge fees for non-EU students) · Private universities: roughly €5,000–€20,000+ per year
🏠 Living costs (approx.)
Roughly €10,000–€13,000 per year
Figures are approximate and change from year to year and school to school. Your counselor confirms exact costs and requirements before you apply.
Why study in Germany?
- ✓Very low tuition at public universities
- ✓Excellent reputation in engineering, technology and applied sciences
- ✓Growing number of English-taught degrees
- ✓Long job-seeking period after graduation
- ✓Central location for travel across Europe
Popular fields of study
Admission requirements
- •Valid international passport
- •Academic transcripts and certificates (WASSCE for undergraduate entry; degree certificate and transcript for postgraduate)
- •Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or the school’s own test) unless exempt
- •Statement of purpose and CV / résumé where required
- •Recommendation letters (mainly for postgraduate programmes)
- •Proof of funds and sponsor documents
- •Uni-assist / APS certificate verification where required for your country
- •German language proof for German-taught programmes
Student visa process
- 1
Receive admission
Get your admission letter from a German university.
- 2
Prove your finances
Open a blocked account or provide another accepted proof of financial resources.
- 3
Health insurance
Arrange German-recognised health insurance.
- 4
Apply for the visa
Book an appointment at the German embassy with your documents and attend the visa interview.
Working while studying
International students may work a limited number of days per year alongside their studies.
After graduation
Graduates can apply for a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for work related to their degree.
Our partner universities in Germany
Common questions
Do I need to speak German?
Not for English-taught programmes, but basic German makes daily life and part-time work much easier.
Is study really free?
Many public universities charge only small semester fees. Private universities charge tuition. You still need to show funds for living costs.
Ready to study in Germany?
Speak with a counselor about the right school, intake and budget for you, or start your application in the student portal.