# Duale Hochschule Sachsen

> public · Leipzig · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — 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:** Leipzig
- **Region:** Sachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, engineering, social-sciences
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.dhsn.de/
- **Address:** Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 145, 04277 Leipzig, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Leipzig is Saxony's largest city, a cultural hub with centuries of musical tradition (Bach, Wagner), vibrant contemporary art, and a booming startup scene. The city is affordable, walkable, and has excellent transport connections. Living here feels genuinely European without the price tag of western cities like Berlin or Munich.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students is exceptional even by German public-university standards, where most states charge no fees.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for CIS applicants who studied English as a secondary language.
- Business, engineering, and social-sciences cover the three most in-demand fields among CIS students choosing Germany.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition, opening labour markets across all 27 member states.
- Germany grants 18 months post-graduation job-seeker residence, giving graduates time to convert a degree into a work permit.
- Leipzig is a growing mid-size city with a low cost of living compared to Munich or Frankfurt, easing the financial pressure of blocked-account requirements.

## Watch out for

- German is the primary language of daily life and many bachelor programmes; limited German proficiency creates a significant integration barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before starting a degree.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 for a visa, requiring substantial savings upfront.
- Students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year; exceeding this limit risks residence-permit violations.
- Dual-study and applied-focus programmes often require a company placement contract before enrolment, which international applicants must secure independently.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €140–290
- **Private housing:** €280–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Leipzig
- **How to apply:** Apply online via Studentenwerk Leipzig's ipack portal (ipack.studentenwerk-leipzig.de) using a valid certificate of enrollment or admission letter for your intended start date; when a room becomes available you receive an email offer with a short acceptance deadline, after which the room passes to the next applicant.
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Leipzig explicitly lists Duale Hochschule Sachsen (DHSN) among its 7 eligible institutions, so dual-study students can apply for the same dorm rooms as full-time university students. In practice, many dual-study students split time between the partner employer and campus and choose housing near the employer instead of a dorm — check with your employer before committing to a room.
- **Source:** https://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de/en/housing/information-new-applicants/

## 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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