# Katholische Universität Eichstätt - Ingolstadt

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## 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/)

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Eichstätt
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** social-sciences, theology, humanities, education, business, international-relations, political-science, psychology, computer-science
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** http://www.ku.de
- **Address:** Ostenstraße 26, 85072 Eichstätt, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Eichstätt is a tiny jewel of a university town, dating back to the 11th century, with half-timbered houses, a slow pace, and a close-knit community. It's deeply provincial—not for students seeking city nightlife—but offers focus and an authentic small-town atmosphere. Cost of living is minimal. Ingolstadt, larger and 30km away, offers an alternative campus base.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year for international students, matching the most affordable public universities in Germany.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students with solid but not exceptional English.
- Fields span social sciences, humanities, theology, education, and business — a rare breadth at one institution.
- A German university degree carries EU recognition, supporting visa applications across all Schengen states.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving time to convert a degree into work.
- Eichstätt is a small historic Bavarian city with low cost of living compared to Munich or Berlin.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1 level, access to courses is severely limited.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of around €11,904 for the first year — capital must be ready upfront.
- Eichstätt is a very small city with limited internship and part-time job opportunities compared to Munich or Nuremberg.
- Students may work up to 120 full days per year, but local labour demand in a small town restricts practical options.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €290–380
- **Private housing:** €380–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Eichstätt
- **How to apply:** No single centralized dorm system: students apply directly to individual residence providers (St. Gundekar-Werk, Canisius-Stiftung in Ingolstadt, Catholic fraternities Alcimonia/Unitas) or via the regional Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg, which runs 5 halls of residence in Ingolstadt. International students should also contact KU's International Office, which holds a quota of rooms and can issue a landlord confirmation.
- **Notes:** KU Eichstätt-Ingolstadt is a real, state-recognized university with proper regional Studentenwerk access (Studentenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg serves the Ingolstadt campus) plus church-run and private dorm operators in Eichstätt. A new 153-unit student residence in Eichstätt (Spitalstadt district) is due to open for winter semester 2026/27 at favorable rents. Ingolstadt rents run roughly 20% higher than Eichstätt.
- **Source:** https://www.ku.de/en/international/international-students/services-of-the-international-office/housing

## 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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