# Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM

> public · Gießen · germany

## 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/)

**Intakes and deadlines**

| Intake | Deadline | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Standard winter deadline. |
| Winter semester — preparatory-year pathway (Prepare&Start@THMplus) for applicants who don't yet meet subject or German-language requirements | 15 July | Corrected: the stored row generalised this window to all Bachelor and Master applications via the central application service (uni-assist); the dated text found today names specifically the Prepare&Start@THMplus preparatory pathway. THM's page confirms international applicants generally apply via uni-assist, but a directly quotable deadline date for general Bachelor/Master admission was not found today. Source: https://www.thm.de/site/international/incoming-wege-an-die-thm/bachelor-bewerbung.html |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Gießen
- **Region:** Hessen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, economics, health, natural-sciences
- **Study routes:** applied-sciences, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.thm.de
- **Address:** Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

THM operates across three towns — Gießen, Friedberg, and Wetzlar — in Hessen's industrial region. Gießen has student culture and cheaper housing at €300–450; Wetzlar is known for precision engineering and optics; Friedberg offers a quieter alternative. The region is working, not touristy, with serious employer presence and affordable living.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes THM exceptionally affordable compared to private German universities charging €10,000–20,000 per year.
- As a public Fachhochschule in Hessen, THM offers applied, practice-oriented engineering and computer-science programmes with direct industry links.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students who have completed upper-secondary English preparation.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert to an EU Blue Card or work permit after finishing their degree.
- Gießen is a mid-size university city with moderate living costs compared to Frankfurt, while sitting inside Hessen's strong small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and tech economy.
- An EU-recognised German degree opens freedom of movement and employment across all 27 EU and Schengen states.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; CIS students without B2–C1 German face a significant language barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or hold a recognised university entrance qualification before admission — adding 1–2 semesters.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 (2024-25 rate) before a student visa is issued — a real cash-flow hurdle.
- Gießen is a smaller city; students seeking large-company internships or diverse employment during studies may need to commute to Frankfurt or Marburg.
- Admission to popular engineering and computer-science programmes is competitive, and application deadlines must be tracked independently through the central application service (uni-assist) or the institution portal.

## Application fee

- **Amount:** €75 per programme — verified 2026-06-02
- **Paid via:** uni-assist

## 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:** €226–300
- **Private housing:** €370–470
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Gießen
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Gießen: 3,475 places for THM students (Gießen/Friedberg/Wetzlar campuses). Single rooms 8–11m² from €226/mo; standard places €307–463/mo (from March 2026). Family apartments up to €896/mo. All-inclusive (utilities + internet).

## 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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