Hamburg, Germany
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule, gemeinnützige GmbH
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€3600
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Hamburg, Germany
Fields
engineering, business, health, social-sciences
Why this works
- At €3,600/year tuition is far below most private German universities, making it a budget-conscious choice for non-EU students.
- Hamburg is Germany's second-largest city with a strong maritime, logistics, and tech economy offering real internship access.
- An EU-accredited German degree grants the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and full Schengen mobility.
- Fields span engineering, business, health, and social sciences, covering demand-side careers across the German Mittelstand.
- Distance-learning format allows flexible study without relocating immediately, reducing early living costs.
- Germany's post-study work rights allow 120 full days or 240 half days of paid work per year during studies.
What to check
- This is a private GmbH institution: unlike public universities, tuition is charged and will not drop to zero even in future semesters.
- Non-EU students must prove approximately €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a German student visa is issued.
- Daily life, administrative processes, and many German courses are conducted in German, requiring serious language preparation beyond IELTS.
- Students from CIS countries whose school diploma is not recognised may need a Studienkolleg or foundation year before full admission.
- Hamburg's competitive rental market means accommodation can be difficult and expensive to secure before arrival.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.