Tuition (non-EU)
€3000
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Ulm, Germany
Fields
engineering, computer-science, business
Why this works
- At €3,000 per year, tuition is far below typical private-university rates and comparable to many European peers.
- A 6.0 IELTS minimum is accessible for CIS students with solid school-level English preparation.
- Engineering, computer science, and business cover the three most employable fields in Germany's Mittelstand economy.
- An EU-recognised degree opens the full Schengen labour market and a German 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Ulm is a mid-sized innovation hub home to Daimler, ZF, and a strong automotive and tech supply chain, supporting internships.
- Germany grants international students 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work per year alongside studies.
What to check
- Ulm is in Baden-Württemberg, where non-EU students typically pay an additional €1,500 per semester in state fees on top of listed tuition.
- Most daily life, local administration, and many bachelor programmes operate in German — B2–C1 level is essential beyond IELTS.
- Non-EU school leavers whose certificate is not directly recognised may need to complete a Studienkolleg before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for a 12-month visa — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- As a smaller applied-science university, research output and international brand recognition are lower than at large TU-type institutions.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.