# Medizinische Universität Lausitz - Carl Thiem

> public · Cottbus · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-09-03
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-09-03
- **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 — national/EU applicants (central medical-admissions procedure) | 15 July | If the school-leaving certificate was obtained before 16 January, the earlier cutoff of 31 May applies instead. Applies to the central medical-admissions procedure (hochschulstart.de); this is a hard, no-exceptions cutoff (Ausschlussfrist). Source: https://studium.mul-ct.de/dein-weg-zu-uns |
| Summer semester — national/EU applicants (central medical-admissions procedure) | 15 January | Applies to the central medical-admissions procedure (hochschulstart.de); a hard, no-exceptions cutoff (Ausschlussfrist). Source: https://studium.mul-ct.de/dein-weg-zu-uns |

Deadlines verified 2026-09-03.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Cottbus
- **Region:** Brandenburg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** medicine
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://mul-ct.de/
- **Address:** Thiemstraße 111, 03048 Cottbus, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-09-03

## About

Cottbus is a compact city in eastern Brandenburg with low living costs and a tight-knit university campus. Student life is campus-centred: accommodation, dining, and clinical rotations are all organised around the medical school. It's not a vibrant nightlife destination, but it offers focus and affordability—important when you're studying medicine.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year for international students, making it one of the most affordable medical schools in Europe.
- Medicine is the core field, so the institution is purpose-built for this highly competitive degree path.
- An EU-recognised German medical diploma opens doors to licensed practice across all 28 EU and EEA countries.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to secure a residency placement.
- Cottbus is a mid-size city with a relatively low cost of living compared to Berlin or Munich, easing the financial burden.
- As a public university, it operates under German quality standards without private-institution tuition fees.

## Watch out for

- Medicine in Germany is taught almost entirely in German; a C1-level certificate (TestDaF or Goethe) is typically required for admission.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before applying.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for the first year of study.
- Cottbus is a small post-industrial city with a limited healthcare job market; most residency positions are in larger regional centres.
- Admission to medical programmes in Germany is highly competitive; a very strong academic record and language certificate are essential.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €220–320
- **Private housing:** €320–360
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Cottbus
- **How to apply:** Once enrolled (the first cohort starts winter semester 2026/27 with 36 places), students should apply via Studierendenwerk Ostbrandenburg's online housing application system — the same public body that already serves BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg students in Cottbus. No MUL-CT-specific housing program or quota has been publicly announced yet, since the university is still pre-launch.
- **Notes:** MUL-CT (Medizinische Universität Lausitz – Carl Thiem) is a brand-new Brandenburg state medical university, founded 1 July 2024 in Cottbus; teaching has not yet started (first students begin winter semester 2026/27). As a state-recognized university located in Cottbus, its students should in principle gain access to the existing Studierendenwerk Ostbrandenburg dormitory network (four complexes, €220–340/month incl. ancillary costs) that already serves BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, but no dedicated MUL-CT allocation has been confirmed publicly yet — flagged as likely-but-unconfirmed.
- **Source:** https://mul-ct.de/karriere/leben-arbeiten-und-studieren-in-cottbus

## 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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