Nürnberg, Germany
Evangelische Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften - Evangelische Fachhochschule Nürnberg
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Nürnberg, Germany
Fields
social-sciences, education, health
Why this works
- No tuition fees for international students — a rare advantage over many private German universities charging €5,000–15,000 per year.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for motivated CIS applicants without top-band scores.
- Social sciences, education, and health are practice-oriented fields with strong graduate employability in Germany's welfare and care sectors.
- Nürnberg is Bavaria's second city with a dense Mittelstand economy, offering internship and part-time work opportunities in logistics, IT, and manufacturing.
- Germany grants non-EU students up to 120 full working days per year during studies, enabling real income alongside a degree.
- An EU-recognised German degree unlocks an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to convert studies into a Bavarian career.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at applied sciences universities in Germany are taught in German; daily life and study require at least B2–C1 German proficiency.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung typically must complete a Studienkolleg before admission, adding one year to the timeline.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year — a significant upfront capital requirement for CIS applicants.
- Nürnberg's student housing market is tight; affordable accommodation must be secured well in advance and may involve long waiting lists for dormitories.
- The social-sciences and health fields are common choices, meaning admission to popular programmes can be competitive despite the open fee structure.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.