# Evangelische Hochschule Dresden

> public · Dresden · 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:** Dresden
- **Region:** Sachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** social-work, nursing, education
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** http://www.ehs-dresden.de
- **Address:** Dürerstraße 25, 01307 Dresden, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Dresden is an elegant, historic city in Saxony with remarkable cultural heritage, excellent museums, affordable living, and a vibrant student population. The city feels less frenetic than Berlin but genuinely alive. Rents are some of Germany's cheapest, and the Old Town and surrounding areas draw students interested in history, art, and quality of life over pure urban hustle.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students is rare in Germany and makes this university exceptionally affordable compared to private alternatives.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS applicants with standard language preparation.
- Social work, nursing, and education are applied fields with steady demand across Germany and the EU labour market.
- A German university diploma carries EU-wide recognition, opening job markets in Germany and all 27 member states.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to find employment.
- Dresden is a mid-size Saxon city with relatively low cost of living compared to Munich or Frankfurt.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German universities of applied sciences are taught in German, requiring C1 level for daily study and exams.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Hochschulreife may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year, which must be arranged before visa application.
- Applied-science universities (Fachhochschulen) generally have fewer research opportunities and a narrower academic scope than full universities.
- Dresden's job market for social and care sector internships is smaller than in major German metropolitan areas.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €150–300
- **Private housing:** €280–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Dresden
- **How to apply:** Apply through Studentenwerk Dresden's online application (Online-Antrag) for dorm rooms; first-year students can opt into WOMIKO to be housed with classmates from the same program. You get an automatic confirmation of receipt, a decision within about 5 working days of submitting complete documents, and allocation opens roughly 2 months before the desired move-in date (5 weeks before for a September-November start). Deposit is set per individual rental contract and due before move-in.
- **Notes:** Evangelische Hochschule Dresden (social work, education, nursing/health degrees) is a full-service partner of Studentenwerk Dresden, so its students can apply for dorm rooms on the same terms as TU Dresden students. Apply online as early as possible — Studentenwerk manages roughly 6,500 places across Dresden, Tharandt, Zittau and Görlitz, and demand for the cheapest rooms is high.
- **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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