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Stralsund, Germany

Hochschule Stralsund

University university

Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Stralsund, Germany
Fields
engineering, computer-science, business

Why this works

  • Zero tuition for international students makes this a rare affordable public university option in Germany.
  • An IELTS 6.0 entry bar is moderate, accessible to most prepared CIS applicants without top scores.
  • Engineering, computer science, and business degrees align with Germany's Mittelstand and tech-sector hiring demand.
  • A German EU diploma unlocks the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and pan-European labour mobility.
  • Students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year to offset living costs.
  • Stralsund's Baltic coast location means lower cost of living compared to Munich, Frankfurt, or Hamburg.

What to check

  • Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and many courses require B2–C1 proficiency.
  • Non-EU school leavers without a recognised university entrance qualification typically must complete a Studienkolleg first.
  • Opening a Sperrkonto with roughly €11,904 is required for the student visa — a significant upfront financial commitment.
  • Stralsund is a small city with a limited local job market, reducing internship and part-time work options.
  • Public German universities can introduce or raise non-EU semester fees without notice, as seen in Baden-Württemberg.

Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.