# Hochschule Fresenius

> private · 65510 Idstein · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €10200 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter and summer semester — Bachelor and Master, all programmes | Rolling | The institution accepts applications year-round with no fixed deadline. Source: https://www.hs-fresenius.de/bewerbungsprozess/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** 65510 Idstein
- **Region:** Hessen
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** stem, medicine, arts, social, business, natural-sciences, engineering, computer-science
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.hs-fresenius.de/en/
- **Address:** Limburger Straße 2, 65510 Idstein
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Idstein is a small town in Hesse, about 40 km west of Frankfurt. It's quiet, with lower living costs than Frankfurt or larger German cities, but still well-connected by train. For students who want a manageable campus environment without big-city noise, it's practical.

## Strengths

- Tuition of €10,200 per year is moderate for a private German university, well below many Western European private institutions.
- Covers an unusually broad range of fields — science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), medicine, health sciences, arts, social sciences, and business — under one roof.
- A German university diploma is recognised across the EU and Schengen area, supporting mobility for work and further study.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, letting graduates pursue employment without leaving the country.
- Idstein sits in Hesse, a top German economic region home to Frankfurt's finance hub, opening realistic internship and placement routes.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with standard English preparation, without requiring near-native scores.

## Watch out for

- As a private university, Hochschule Fresenius charges tuition unlike most German public universities, where non-EU students often study free or near-free.
- Non-EU students must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before receiving a German student visa — significant upfront capital required.
- Daily life, local bureaucracy, and many bachelor-level modules are conducted in German; limited German skills create a practical barrier outside the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose secondary diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Idstein is a small town; students seeking a large urban student scene, part-time work variety, or diverse nightlife will find the local offer limited.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €380–500
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Idstein
- **How to apply:** No institutional dorm placement (except Studienkolleg NRW students); Hochschule Fresenius directs students to private-market platforms (WG-Gesucht, ImmoScout24, Wunderflats) and the purpose-built students@home Idstein residence.
- **Notes:** Hochschule Fresenius's own housing page states explicitly it cannot provide or arrange accommodation for Idstein-campus students (except Studienkolleg NRW enrollees). Studierendenwerk Frankfurt am Main's official dormitory eligibility list covers only Goethe University, Frankfurt UAS, HfMDK, HfG, Hochschule RheinMain and Hochschule Geisenheim — Fresenius is absent, even though that same Studierendenwerk processes Fresenius students' state student support (BAföG). Idstein rents run roughly €11–13/m², i.e. ~€400–650/month for a typical student room/studio.
- **Source:** https://www.hs-fresenius.de/international/wohnen-studierende/

## 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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