# SRH Fernhochschule - The Mobile University

> private · Riedlingen · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €5400 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Any intake (Bachelor and Master, distance learning) — starts at the beginning of any month, not tied to fixed semester dates | Rolling | This is a private distance-learning university with monthly enrollment rather than fixed summer-semester/winter-semester start dates. Complete application documents must reach the university at least 14 days before the chosen start month. No separate deadline is published for a 'SoSe 2027' or 'WiSe 2027/28' intake because those fixed-semester labels don't apply here. Source: https://www.mobile-university.de/fernstudium/anmeldung/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Riedlingen
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** business, health, social-sciences, computer-science, design, engineering
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.mobile-university.de
- **Address:** Lange Straße 19, 88499 Riedlingen, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Riedlingen is a small, quiet town in Baden-Württemberg with minimal cost of living (€550–700/month) and a rural, reflective character. The distance from major cities is intentional: the university's distance-learning model means you're not tied to campus commutes, freeing time for self-directed study and part-time work.

## Strengths

- At €5,400 per year, tuition is notably lower than most German private universities, which typically charge €8,000–20,000 annually.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students with solid but not exceptional English preparation.
- The field mix — business, health, social sciences, and computer science — covers high-demand sectors across the EU labour market.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert their degree into employment anywhere in the Schengen zone.
- Students can work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, helping offset living costs during studies.
- As a distance-learning university, the flexible format allows students to study from their home country initially, reducing early relocation costs.

## Watch out for

- This is a private university: even at €5,400, German public universities in most Bundesländer charge no tuition for non-EU students, making the cost comparison unfavourable.
- Non-EU students must open a German blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 to prove financial means — a significant upfront capital requirement.
- Daily life, local administration, and many practical aspects of studying in Germany require at least basic German; English alone is rarely sufficient outside the classroom.
- Riedlingen is a small town with limited internship and networking opportunities compared to major German university cities like Berlin, Munich, or Hamburg.
- CIS school-leaving certificates often require a preparatory year (Studienkolleg, foundation year) or equivalency assessment before direct university admission in Germany, adding time and cost to the path.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €350–420
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Riedlingen
- **How to apply:** Not applicable — SRH Fernhochschule is a distance-learning ('Fern-') institution. Students study from home; there are no in-person lectures requiring relocation to Riedlingen. Only voluntary in-person exam/seminar sessions occur at Riedlingen or one of 19 regional Studienzentren across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, which students attend as short trips rather than relocating.
- **Notes:** Per the institution's own site, the program is fully designed as remote study ('komplett als Fernstudium konzipiert') with no cost-of-living requirement at a study location, since students study from their home city. dormAvailable is correctly set to false: there is no student population physically based in Riedlingen that would need dorm or WG housing, and researching physical Riedlingen dorms would misrepresent this institution's model. Occasional voluntary Präsenzphasen (exams, seminars) do not require relocation.
- **Source:** https://www.mobile-university.de/fernstudium/studienzentren/riedlingen/

## 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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