No tuition fees
Most public universities charge only a €150 – €350 semester contribution.
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Study in Germany
Tuition-free public universities and Europe's strongest engineering job market.
Overview
Why choose Germany
German public universities charge no tuition fees for most programmes — you pay only a semester contribution. Combine that with an 18-month job-seeker visa and Europe's largest economy, and Germany becomes unbeatable value for engineering and IT students.
18-month job seeker
Stay after graduation to find work, then move to an EU Blue Card.
Industry links
Working-student roles at Siemens, BMW, SAP and the Mittelstand while you study.
Top universities
- Technical University of Munich
- RWTH Aachen University
- Heidelberg University
- Humboldt University of Berlin
- University of Stuttgart
- TU Berlin
Study visa process
What you need to apply
- Valid passport (covering the full duration of study)
- Offer / acceptance letter from the university
- Proof of funds — bank statements or sponsor documents
- English proficiency evidence (IELTS, TOEFL or MOI)
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Health insurance and medical clearance where required
- Biometrics, application fee and visa interview
Cost of study
Budget at a glance
- Tuition (public)
- €0 + €150 – €350 semester fee
- Blocked account
- €11,904 per year
- Living costs
- €850 – €1,100 per month
- Health insurance
- €120 per month
Scholarships
Funding available in Germany
DAAD Scholarships
Erasmus+ mobility grants
Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month)
Heinrich Böll and Konrad-Adenauer Foundation awards
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