# Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

> public · Halle · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €400 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (bachelor) | Jul 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist); portal opens ~mid-February. Apply 4–6 weeks early for visa applicants. |
| WiSe (master) | Jun 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist); exception: MSc Pharmaceutical & Industrial Biotechnology = Mar 31 |
| SoSe (bachelor) | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist); portal opens ~end of September |
| SoSe (master) | Dec 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist) |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Halle
- **Region:** Sachsen-Anhalt
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** humanities, natural-sciences, law, medicine, economics, social-sciences, agriculture
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-halle.de
- **Address:** Große Steinstraße, 06108 Halle (Saale)
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Halle is a medium-sized city in Saxony-Anhalt with a long academic history and lower cost of living than western German cities. The student population is substantial; rents and food are among Germany's cheapest. The city has a gritty, authentic feel — historic architecture mixed with contemporary student culture, far from tourist clichés.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€400 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- A public research university in Sachsen-Anhalt, so no extra non-EU semester surcharge unlike Baden-Württemberg peers.
- Broad field coverage — humanities, natural sciences, law, medicine, economics, social sciences, and agriculture — suits diverse academic goals.
- An EU diploma opens the European labour market and qualifies graduates for Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Halle is a mid-size city with notably lower rents than Berlin or Munich, easing the financial pressure on a student budget.
- Germany grants international students up to 120 full or 240 half working days per year, allowing part-time income alongside studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1-level proficiency, your study options will be severely limited.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before qualifying for undergraduate admission in Germany.
- You must prove financial means of roughly €11,904 per year via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a student visa is issued.
- Halle's regional economy offers fewer large-employer internship opportunities compared to Frankfurt, Hamburg, or Munich.
- Admission to medicine and law is highly competitive nationally; the given IELTS minimum does not guarantee a place in those programmes.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €238–356
- **Private housing:** €356–420
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Halle
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk Halle. All-inclusive (utilities, electricity, internet). Weinberg Hochhaus II €222–254; Brandbergweg €235–295; Harz 42 €238–356; Netzweg €232–366. One of cheapest student housing markets in Germany.

## 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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