# Jade Hochschule - Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth

> public · Wilhelmshaven · 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 — Bachelor, open admission (zulassungsfrei), domestic/EU | 15 September | Application window opens 1 June. Source: https://www.jade-hs.de/studieren-weiterbilden/studieren/bewerbung-studienstart/ |
| Summer semester — Bachelor, open admission (zulassungsfrei), domestic/EU | 15 March | Application window opens 1 December. Source: https://www.jade-hs.de/studieren-weiterbilden/studieren/bewerbung-studienstart/ |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted (NC), domestic/EU | 15 July | Application window opens 1 June. Source: https://www.jade-hs.de/studieren-weiterbilden/studieren/bewerbung-studienstart/ |
| Summer semester — Bachelor, restricted (NC), domestic/EU | 15 January | Application window opens 1 December. Source: https://www.jade-hs.de/studieren-weiterbilden/studieren/bewerbung-studienstart/ |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, open admission (zulassungsfrei), non-EU via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 August | Application window opens 1 April. Source: https://www.jade-hs.de/studieren-weiterbilden/studieren/bewerbung-studienstart/ |
| Summer semester — Bachelor, open admission (zulassungsfrei), non-EU via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 February | Application window opens 1 October. Source: https://www.jade-hs.de/studieren-weiterbilden/studieren/bewerbung-studienstart/ |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, restricted (NC), non-EU via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 June | Application window opens 1 April. The earlier date reflects the extra time central application service (uni-assist) needs to process a restricted-admission (NC) application. Source: https://www.jade-hs.de/studieren-weiterbilden/studieren/bewerbung-studienstart/ |
| Summer semester — Bachelor, restricted (NC), non-EU via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 December | Application window opens 1 October. Source: https://www.jade-hs.de/studieren-weiterbilden/studieren/bewerbung-studienstart/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Wilhelmshaven
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, economics, maritime, international-business
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, applied-sciences, direct-master
- **Website:** http://www.jade-hs.de
- **Address:** Friedrich-Paffrath-Straße 101, 26389 Wilhelmshaven, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Wilhelmshaven is a coastal town in Lower Saxony with a distinctly maritime character. It's quiet, compact, and affordable—perfect for students seeking focus without the party-city distraction. The North Sea is visible, and the region has a working, industrial edge that appeals to engineering minds.

## Strengths

- No tuition fees for international students — rare even in Germany and a major cost saving versus private alternatives.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most CIS students who have completed upper-secondary English preparation.
- Covers engineering, computer science, economics, and maritime studies — a practically oriented field mix with strong small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) employer demand.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates search for work across the entire EU/Schengen zone after completion.
- Students can work 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping to cover living costs during studies.
- The maritime and port-logistics focus of the region creates niche internship and employer links not available at most inland universities.

## Watch out for

- Non-EU applicants typically need a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or recognised university-entrance certificate — an extra year if your school diploma is not directly accepted in Germany.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 per year — a significant upfront financial commitment before the visa is issued.
- Daily life and many bachelor programmes are conducted in German; limited German proficiency creates a real integration and academic barrier.
- Wilhelmshaven and Elsfleth are small cities — internship and job markets are narrower than in Hamburg, Berlin, or Munich.
- The maritime specialisation, while distinctive, limits cross-field flexibility if you later want to switch to a broader engineering or business career path.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €169–315
- **Private housing:** €250–350
- **How to apply:** Enrolled students of Studentenwerk Oldenburg-affiliated institutions (incl. Jade Hochschule) apply online with no fixed deadlines (rolling waitlist); exchange/Erasmus students submit a housing application alongside their International Office application.
- **Notes:** Confirmed Wilhelmshaven-specific (this Jade Hochschule campus, not Oldenburg or Elsfleth): Studentenwerk Oldenburg (covers Oldenburg/Emden/Wilhelmshaven/Elsfleth) runs a residence hall in Wilhelmshaven at €169–172/month and the larger Wiesenhof complex (240 units: singles, doubles, WG rooms) at €220–315/month, utilities included; a separate Jade Campus residence offers 64 apartments near campus. Private WG-Zimmer market rent is estimated €250–350/month based on the city's ~€7.5/m² Mietspiegel, since no dedicated WG-aggregator average was found for this small city.
- **Source:** https://www.studierendenwerk-oldenburg.de/wohnen

## 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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