# Georg-August-Universität Göttingen

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €700 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **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 2026-27 (Bachelor, open-admission) | 2026-09-30 | Open-admission programmes: portal stays open until September 30. |
| Winter Semester — Bachelor, restricted admission (NC), international (non-EU/EWR, foreign qualification) | 30 April | Window 1 March – 30 April for restricted-admission first-semester programmes for applicants with a foreign university entrance qualification. Domestic/EU applicants instead apply 1 June – 15 July via the national admissions portal (hochschulstart.de) / DoSV. Source: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/51427.html |
| Summer Semester — Bachelor, restricted admission (NC), international (non-EU/EWR, foreign qualification) | 31 October | Window 1 September – 31 October for restricted-admission first-semester programmes. Source: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/51427.html |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Landkreis Göttingen
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** stem, medicine, social, humanities, business, law, political-science
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/
- **Address:** Georg-August-Universität,  Göttingen,  Landkreis Göttingen
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Göttingen is a classic German university town with strong intellectual traditions, lush countryside surroundings, and an exceptionally high proportion of students to locals. It's affordable, quiet, and perfect for serious study — the town revolves around the university, not tourism or commerce.

## Strengths

- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- Broad field coverage across science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), medicine, law, humanities, social sciences, and business suits diverse academic goals.
- A German university degree carries EU-level recognition, easing onward mobility across Europe.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to enter the Niedersachsen and wider German job market.
- Göttingen is a classic German university town with a dense student population, keeping everyday living costs relatively modest.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for well-prepared CIS applicants without an exceptionally high score.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1-level German, programme choice is sharply limited.
- Non-EU applicants without a recognised school-leaving certificate typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Germany requires roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) as proof of funds before a student visa is issued.
- Göttingen is a mid-sized university town; internship and job opportunities are narrower than in Frankfurt, Hamburg, or Berlin.
- Medicine and law programmes face highly competitive admission under a cap on the number of places (numerus clausus), regardless of the low tuition.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €65 — verified 2026-07-27

## 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:** €150–300
- **Private housing:** €330–560
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Göttingen
- **Notes:** ~4,500 places via Studierendenwerk Göttingen. Average ~€310/month (from April 2026). Single rooms in shared corridors or group flats. Utilities + internet included. Apply at studierendenwerk-goettingen.de — high demand, apply early.

## 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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