# Europa-Universität Flensburg

> public · Flensburg · 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/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer Semester (April) — non-EU international | 2027-01-15 | Standard German Summer Semester deadline. Programme-specific variation possible. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Flensburg
- **Region:** Schleswig-Holstein
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** education, social-sciences, business, international-relations, political-science, language-studies
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** http://www.uni-flensburg.de
- **Address:** Auf dem Campus 1, 24943 Flensburg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Flensburg is a small, quiet city on the Danish border with a real international character: the local dialect blends German and Danish, and Copenhagen is just 50 km away. The student population is tight-knit, rents are very cheap, and the lifestyle feels less urban and more community-oriented than Berlin or Hamburg. It's perfect if you want a genuine student town without the tourist bustle.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students at this public university, unlike private German alternatives that charge €10,000–20,000 per year.
- Fields of education, social sciences, and business align well with Germany's demand for qualified professionals in public and social sectors.
- An EU degree from Germany unlocks an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving direct access to the EU labour market after graduation.
- Schleswig-Holstein charges no non-EU semester surcharge, unlike Baden-Württemberg where public universities add €1,500 per semester for non-EU students.
- Flensburg's location on the Danish border creates a genuinely bilingual regional economy with cross-border internship and employment opportunities.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is achievable for most CIS applicants with solid B2 English preparation.

## Watch out for

- German is the dominant language of daily life and many bachelor programmes; without B2–C1 German, your social and academic integration will be limited.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualification is not directly recognised in Germany may be required to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- You must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) as financial proof before receiving a student visa — a significant upfront liquidity requirement.
- Flensburg is a small city with a limited local job market; internship and part-time work options in business or social sectors are narrower than in Hamburg or Berlin.
- Germany allows students to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, but language barriers and a thin local labour market in Flensburg reduce practical earning capacity.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €261–375
- **Private housing:** €375–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Flensburg
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Schleswig-Holstein — 5 on-campus and 3 nearby halls (~880 places). Deposit €500 (refundable). 6-month rental periods. Low cost of living in Flensburg.

## 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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