# Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal

> public · Magdeburg · 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — restricted admission (NC) programmes, non-EU applicants via the central application service (uni-assist) | 31 May | Central application service (uni-assist) requires an earlier submission than the university's own 15 July deadline, to allow processing time. Applies to Bachelor and Master programmes with restricted admission. Source: https://www.h2.de/studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation.html |
| Winter semester — open admission (zulassungsfrei) programmes, non-EU applicants via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 August | Corresponds to the university's own 15 September deadline for open-admission Bachelor and Master programmes. Source: https://www.h2.de/studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation.html |
| Summer semester — restricted admission (NC) programmes, non-EU applicants via the central application service (uni-assist) | 30 November | Corresponds to the university's own 15 January deadline for restricted-admission programmes. Source: https://www.h2.de/studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation.html |
| Summer semester — open admission (zulassungsfrei) programmes, non-EU applicants via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 February | Corresponds to the university's own 15 March deadline for open-admission programmes. Source: https://www.h2.de/studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation.html |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Magdeburg
- **Region:** Sachsen-Anhalt
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, social-work, design, water-management, economics, business
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, applied-sciences, direct-master
- **Website:** http://www.h2.de
- **Address:** Breitscheidstraße 2, 39114 Magdeburg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Magdeburg is a mid-sized city in eastern Germany with low living costs and a reinvention story. Once industrial, it's now becoming a tech and startup hub, especially in renewable energy and software. Student life is affordable and tight-knit; you'll find cheap housing, affordable restaurants, and a genuine student community rather than the anonymity of Berlin or Munich.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students — unusually affordable even by German public university standards.
- Covers engineering, design, economics, and social work, giving CIS applicants a broad field choice in one institution.
- A German public university degree is recognised across the EU and carries strong weight with European employers.
- Graduates receive an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa to find work anywhere in Germany after completion.
- Magdeburg is a mid-sized Sachsen-Anhalt city with a lower cost of living than Berlin or Munich, easing budget pressure.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for well-prepared CIS applicants without exceptional English scores.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; students without C1 German will face a significant language barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or equivalent before direct bachelor admission in Germany.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year — a real financial hurdle before arrival.
- Magdeburg is a smaller regional city; internship and graduate job opportunities are more limited than in Frankfurt or Munich.
- Water management and niche engineering fields may have very competitive admission quotas, limiting acceptance chances.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €194–360
- **Private housing:** €360–420
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Magdeburg
- **How to apply:** Exchange/international students apply for a place in Wohnheim 9 (Magdeburg) via the Studentenwerk Magdeburg online portal (tl1host.eu/SWMD); room offers confirmed ~6–8 weeks before semester start, no placement guaranteed. Stendal applicants should contact the campus International Office directly, as furnished rooms there are limited too.
- **Notes:** Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal's own international-office page confirms a dedicated dorm (Wohnheim 9) for exchange students in Magdeburg via Studentenwerk Magdeburg, at approx. €350/month all-inclusive plus ~€300 deposit (figure given without guarantee); Stendal campus has only a limited number of furnished rooms. Private WG-Zimmer in Magdeburg average ~€339/month (range ~€297–420 depending on district, e.g. Stadtfeld Ost).
- **Source:** https://www.h2.de/hochschule/international/wege-an-die-hochschule/internationale-studierende/wohnen.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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