# Internationale Hochschule Liebenzell (IHL)

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## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €4860 — 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:** Bad Liebenzell
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** theology, education
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.ihl.eu
- **Address:** Hirsauer Straße 6, 75378 Bad Liebenzell, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Bad Liebenzell is a small spa town in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg, known for its tranquil, forested setting and strong sense of community. Living costs are very low, and the rural location offers a focused, quiet study environment away from major city distractions.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year, which is rare for a private German institution and eliminates the biggest cost barrier.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for most CIS applicants with intermediate English.
- A German university diploma is recognised across the EU and EEA, supporting career mobility beyond Germany.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates time to find employment after finishing their degree.
- Bad Liebenzell is a small, low-cost town in Baden-Württemberg, keeping living expenses well below those of Munich or Stuttgart.
- Students earn the right to work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, allowing part-time income alongside studies.

## Watch out for

- The field offering is narrow — theology and education — making IHL a poor fit for students targeting engineering, business, or sciences.
- Germany requires approximately €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) as proof of funds before a student visa is issued.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Germany are conducted in German; without B1-B2 German, integration is noticeably harder.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before bachelor admission, adding up to one year.
- Bad Liebenzell is a very small town with limited internship opportunities, industry contacts, and student social infrastructure.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €190–220
- **Private housing:** €220–300
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bad Liebenzell
- **How to apply:** Contact IHL directly (info@ihl.eu / +49 7052 17-7299) to arrange campus housing; on-campus rooms are allocated through the Liebenzeller Mission's own dormitories, not a regional Studierendenwerk.
- **Notes:** IHL is a small private Christian institution NOT covered by a regional Studierendenwerk — the Liebenzeller Mission runs its own campus dormitories (140+ beds, mostly double rooms, a few singles) at €125/month per double room, with prices expected to rise ~2.5%/year. Bachelor's students typically live on campus for the first two years, then move into student-run shared flats (WGs) in the town of Bad Liebenzell. The off-campus market is thin and informal; general apartments in the town start from €425/month, so WG rooms are estimated at €350–500/month (no dedicated WG-aggregator data found for this small town).
- **Source:** https://ihl.eu/glauben-leben/wohnmoeglichkeiten/

## 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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