Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Wildau, Germany
Fields
engineering, computer-science, business, logistics
Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students is exceptional even by German public university standards, eliminating the primary cost barrier.
- Engineering, computer science, business, and logistics programmes align directly with Germany's Mittelstand and manufacturing economy.
- As a public university of applied sciences, degrees carry full EU recognition and open Schengen-wide job markets.
- Wildau's location in Brandenburg, immediately south of Berlin, gives students access to one of Europe's strongest tech and startup ecosystems.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert studies into employment without leaving the EU.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is a realistic threshold for CIS applicants with solid but not elite English preparation.
What to check
- Daily life, administration, and many bachelor courses are conducted in German — CIS applicants without B2–C1 level face a steep language barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a Studienkolleg or recognised preparatory course before direct bachelor admission in Germany.
- Proof of funds requires roughly €11,904 blocked in a Sperrkonto before the visa is issued — a significant capital lock-up for families.
- Wildau is a small industrial town; student social life, cultural events, and on-campus housing options are more limited than in major German cities.
- Students may work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year, but off-campus jobs in a small town may be scarce in the student's field.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.