Stuttgart, Germany
Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Stuttgart, Germany
Fields
business, engineering, social-sciences
Why this works
- Tuition is €0 per year for international students, making it one of the most affordable university options in Germany.
- DHBW's dual-study model combines university coursework with paid work placements at a partner company from day one.
- Business, engineering, and social-sciences programmes align directly with Baden-Württemberg's dense Mittelstand and automotive industry employer base.
- An EU-accredited German degree opens access to the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and long-term EU labour market.
- Stuttgart is an economic hub home to Bosch, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche — unusually strong for internship-to-hire pipelines.
- Students gain up to 120 full days of work rights per year in Germany, building professional experience alongside the degree.
What to check
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students a semester fee of €1,500 (€3,000/year), which offsets the headline €0 tuition figure.
- Admission requires a confirmed partner company contract — finding a willing employer abroad before arrival is a significant extra hurdle.
- German is the working language in most DHBW programmes and in all workplace placements; B2/C1 German is practically mandatory.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualification is not directly recognised must complete a Studienkolleg or bridge programme before enrolment.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year before a visa is issued.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.