# Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg

> public · Bamberg · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €120 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — 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 | Jul 15 | Direct portal (HisInOne) — NOT via the central application service (uni-assist). Application window mid-May to Jul 15. Starting WiSe 2026/27: €60 application fee for non-EU/EEA. Some programmes have earlier internal deadlines (e.g. Psychology: Jul 1). |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Application window mid-November to Jan 15. Master's programmes follow same schedule. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Bamberg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** it, social-sciences, humanities, business, political-science, economics, computer-science
- **Study routes:** direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/
- **Address:** Kapuzinerstraße 16, 96047 Bamberg
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage town, small enough to feel intimate but large enough to have real student culture. Rent is very affordable—€300–400 for a shared flat is normal. The town hugs the Main River, has cobbled squares, and feels almost timeless. For students who want beauty without the tourist crush or the cost of Munich, Bamberg works perfectly.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€120 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- A public research university diploma is recognised across the EU, opening job markets in Germany and all Schengen states.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to convert their degree into local employment.
- Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage city with a well-developed student scene and cost of living significantly below Munich or Frankfurt.
- Fields span IT, social sciences, humanities, and business, making it a viable match for students from a broad range of CIS school backgrounds.
- Bavaria's strong small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) economy and proximity to Nuremberg and Erlangen create practical internship and part-time work opportunities in IT and business.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; students without C1 proficiency will face a significant language barrier from day one.
- Non-EU applicants without a recognised school-leaving certificate typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding one year and cost.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 before a student visa is issued, demanding solid financial planning upfront.
- International students may work only 120 full or 240 half days per year, which limits income and may not cover full living expenses in Bavaria.
- Bamberg is a small city; specialised IT and business job markets are limited locally, requiring commutes to Nuremberg or Erlangen for serious internship hunting.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €60 — verified 2026-07-27

## 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:** €192–335
- **Private housing:** €335–430
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bamberg
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Würzburg (Bamberg branch). 6 active residences in Bamberg, ~1,010 rooms. Waiting times up to 3 semesters. Keßlerstraße (37 units) currently under major renovation — unavailable.

## 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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