# FOM Hochschule für Oekonomie & Management - University of Applied Sciences

> private · Essen · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €8340 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe | Jul 15 | Rolling admissions — no central application service (uni-assist) (private). Recommended deadline Jul 15 for visa buffer; enrollment continues to Sep 15. Evening/weekend model at 29 Studienzentren |
| SoSe | Dec 20 | Rolling; apply ~8 weeks before April start. Direct application via fom.de |
| Winter semester — all programmes (private university, continuous admission) | Rolling | Corrected: FOM's own pages describe rolling admission with no fixed application deadline, not a fixed '15 July' cutoff. Recommendation: register at least 6–8 weeks before the semester starts. No mention of the central application service (uni-assist) — applicants send their form and documents directly by e-mail to the international office. Source: https://www.fom-international.com/en/international-office/faqs.html |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Essen
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.fom.de
- **Address:** Herkulesstraße 32, 45127 Essen, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Essen sits in the transformed Ruhr region with growing startup culture, affordable living costs, and easy access to the broader North Rhine-Westphalia business landscape. It's practical for working students with part-time job availability in finance, logistics, and professional services.

## Strengths

- FOM is a private university of applied sciences focused on business, offering strong practice-oriented education aligned with Germany's small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy.
- Tuition of €8,340 per year is moderate for a German private university and includes access to an EU-recognised degree.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most prepared CIS applicants without exceptionally high language scores.
- Graduates receive an EU diploma valid across Schengen, plus an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa to find work in Germany.
- Nordrhein-Westfalen is Germany's most populous Bundesland with major business hubs like Düsseldorf, Cologne, and Essen, offering strong internship and employment networks.
- International students in Germany can work up to 120 full days or 240 half days per year, supporting part-time income during studies.

## Watch out for

- As a private university, FOM charges tuition where many German public universities offer free or very low-cost study for the same business fields.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding one to two years.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year before a student visa is issued.
- Daily life, administration, and social integration in Germany are predominantly in German, posing a real barrier even if your programme has English-taught courses.
- Accommodation in Nordrhein-Westfalen's larger cities is competitive and expensive; university-provided housing is not guaranteed and waiting lists can be long.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €350–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Essen
- **Notes:** No campus dormitories. Multi-city model — no central housing. International Office (incomings@fom.de) assists with private rental search. Private WG/flat share in typical FOM cities: ~€400–700/month

## 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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