Tuition (non-EU)
€7800
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
Private university
City
Bad Homburg, Germany
Fields
business, management
Why this works
- Private business school with a low IELTS 6.0 bar, making it accessible to CIS applicants still building English proficiency.
- Tuition of €7,800 per year is moderate compared to other private German universities, which often charge €10,000–20,000.
- Focused on business and management, fields with strong employer demand in Germany's Frankfurt Rhine-Main financial hub nearby.
- Bad Homburg sits minutes from Frankfurt, giving students direct access to one of Europe's largest financial and corporate centres for internships.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition and qualifies graduates for Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Hessen has no extra non-EU semester surcharge, unlike Baden-Württemberg where public universities charge non-EU students €1,500 per semester.
What to check
- Private tuition of €7,800 per year applies throughout the degree, while German public universities charge little or nothing for non-EU students outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked Sperrkonto of roughly €11,904 per year before a student visa is issued — plan this capital in advance.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a Studienkolleg foundation year before admission, adding time and cost.
- Daily life, flat-hunting, and administration in Bad Homburg are largely in German, creating a real integration barrier despite English-taught programmes.
- Bad Homburg is a small affluent town with a limited student scene; social life and part-time job options are narrower than in Frankfurt itself.
Accommodation
€500–700/mo private — No university-owned dormitory. Private rooms in Bad Homburg range approximately €500–700/month. The campus is accessible from Frankfurt by tram (~20 min), expanding housing options to Frankfurt.
Scholarships
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.