Riedlingen, Germany
SRH Fernhochschule - The Mobile University
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€5400
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Riedlingen, Germany
Fields
business, health, social-sciences, computer-science
Why this works
- At €5,400 per year, tuition is notably lower than most German private universities, which typically charge €8,000–20,000 annually.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students with solid but not exceptional English preparation.
- The field mix — business, health, social sciences, and computer science — covers high-demand sectors across the EU labour market.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert their degree into employment anywhere in the Schengen zone.
- Students can work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping offset living costs during studies.
- As a distance-learning university, the flexible format allows students to study from their home country initially, reducing early relocation costs.
What to check
- This is a private university: even at €5,400, German public universities in most Bundesländer charge no tuition for non-EU students, making the cost comparison unfavourable.
- Non-EU students must open a German Sperrkonto (blocked account) with roughly €11,904 to prove financial means — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Daily life, local administration, and many practical aspects of studying in Germany require at least basic German; English alone is rarely sufficient outside the classroom.
- Riedlingen is a small town with limited internship and networking opportunities compared to major German university cities like Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg.
- CIS school-leaving certificates often require a Studienkolleg foundation year or equivalency assessment before direct university admission in Germany, adding time and cost to the path.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.