# DIU - Dresden International University GmbH

> private · Dresden · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €6000 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-06-02
- **Financial proof for a student residence permit:** €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/)

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Dresden
- **Region:** Sachsen
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** health, engineering, management, business
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.di-uni.de/
- **Address:** Freiberger Straße, 01067 Dresden
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Dresden is a beautiful baroque city on the Elbe, rebuilt after WWII and now a centre for technology and medical research. The city has excellent museums, a lively cultural scene, and is more affordable than western German cities. The student base is international, and living here feels both cultured and accessible.

## Strengths

- At €6,000 per year, DIU costs significantly less than most Western European private universities, which often charge €10,000–20,000 annually.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students with solid but not exceptional English preparation.
- Health, engineering, and management are three high-demand fields in Germany's export-led and small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy, supporting strong internship pipelines.
- Germany's EU membership means the degree is recognised across 27 countries, opening a continent-wide job market upon graduation.
- Graduates can apply for an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, allowing time to convert a German degree into a local employment contract.
- Dresden is a mid-sized university city with a well-established tech and semiconductor cluster, offering relevant industry contacts in engineering and management fields.

## Watch out for

- As a private university, DIU charges tuition where comparable German public universities often charge nothing or minimal fees for non-EU students outside Baden-Württemberg.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificate is not recognised in Germany may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Daily life in Germany requires German; outside the classroom, bureaucracy, housing, and social integration all demand at least basic language skills.
- Proof of financial means requires opening a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 deposited before the visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Private-university degrees can carry less weight with some German employers than degrees from established public technical universities, particularly in engineering hiring.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €280–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Dresden
- **How to apply:** Studentenwerk Dresden does not run a dorm application process for DIU students — DIU is in the group of institutions for which Studentenwerk Dresden processes only state student support (BAföG) applications, not housing. Students need to arrange accommodation on the private market (WG-Gesucht, immowelt, direct landlord listings) or via DIU's own student-services office; start searching several months ahead given Dresden's tight rental market.
- **Notes:** DIU Dresden International University is a private institution primarily offering distance and executive-style postgraduate programs. Studentenwerk Dresden handles only state student support (BAföG) processing for its students, not housing, so a dorm room is not guaranteed — plan on private rentals (WG or studio) from the start. Many DIU programs are part-time or online-heavy, which reduces the need for campus-adjacent housing for some students.
- **Source:** https://www.studentenwerk-dresden.de/wirueberuns/hochschulen.html

## National and EU scholarships for this destination

- [DAAD Scholarships](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/daad.md) — Monthly stipend + travel & insurance (varies by programme)
- [Erasmus+](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-plus.md) — Monthly mobility grant set by the home institution + possible top-ups
- [Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/erasmus-mundus.md) — Full scholarship: tuition + travel, visa & a monthly living allowance (set per programme)
- [Deutschlandstipendium](https://studyroute.app/scholarships/deutschlandstipendium.md) — €300/month (€150 federal + €150 private donor), for at least 2 semesters — 2026

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