Berlin from above, with the River Spree and the TV Tower

Study in Germany

Most public universities in Germany charge little or no tuition, even to international students, and there are hundreds of master's programmes taught in English.

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Low or none: Tuition at most public universities
2 years: Typical master's degree
Oct & Apr: Main intakes
18 months: To look for work after graduating

Why study in Germany?

Low tuition fees

Most public universities only charge a semester fee. A few states and universities do charge non-EU students.

Engineering and technology

Germany is known worldwide for engineering, computer science and research.

Stay after graduating

Graduates can stay for up to 18 months to look for work.

Travel across Europe

A German residence permit lets you travel within the Schengen area.

Heidelberg's old town and bridge over the Neckar

Key information

Information checked October 2026. We confirm the latest rules for your course when we speak.

Bachelor's degree: 3 years
Master's degree: 2 years
Main intakes: October, April
Teaching language: German; many master's in English
Work while studying: 140 full or 280 half days a year
Work after graduating: 18 months to look for work
Tuition: Low or none at most public universities
Scholarships: DAAD scholarships, the Deutschlandstipendium and university awards.

Popular subjects

Mechanical engineeringComputer scienceData scienceElectrical engineeringPhysicsManagement

Popular student cities

BerlinMunichHamburgFrankfurtAachenHeidelberg

German student visa

You apply at the German embassy or consulate in your country. You will need an admission letter, a blocked bank account covering your living costs, and health insurance.

Our visa guidance

Premiea is an education consultancy, not a law firm. If your case needs regulated immigration advice, we will refer you to an authorised adviser.

Documents you will usually need

University admission letter
Blocked account confirmation
Health insurance
APS certificate, for some countries
Language certificates
Academic documents

How we help you study in Germany

All services

Course and university selectionWe help you choose courses and universities that match your grades, interests and budget.Application supportWe help you prepare your applications and check everything before it is submitted.Personal statementsOne-to-one help with personal statements, statements of purpose and admissions essays.Student visa guidanceHelp preparing your student visa application, documents and interview.Scholarships and fundingWe help you find scholarships and plan how to pay for your studies.Pre-departure supportAdvice on accommodation, travel and settling in before you leave.

Questions about studying here

Do I need to speak German?

Not for English-taught programmes, which include many master's degrees. Most bachelor's degrees are taught in German.

What is a blocked account?

A bank account where you deposit a year of living costs before applying for your visa. You then withdraw a set amount each month in Germany.

Is studying in Germany free?

Most public universities do not charge tuition, only a semester fee. Some, including universities in Baden-Württemberg, charge non-EU students. Private universities always charge fees.