Braunschweig, Germany
Technische Universität Braunschweig
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€700
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Braunschweig, Germany
Fields
engineering, natural-sciences, computer-science, economics, humanities
Why this works
- As a public university in Niedersachsen, TU Braunschweig charges non-EU students only €700 per year — far below the German private-university average.
- Engineering, computer science, and natural sciences are core strengths, matching the highest-demand fields in Germany's Mittelstand economy.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for most well-prepared CIS applicants without years of additional language study.
- A German public-university degree is an EU-recognised qualification, opening labour markets across all Schengen states.
- Germany grants international graduates an 18-month job-seeker visa after graduation, giving real time to convert study into employment.
- Braunschweig sits in a Lower Saxony manufacturing and research corridor — Volkswagen headquarters and major engineering firms are within commuting distance, supporting internship access.
What to check
- Many bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1-level German, your programme choices will be significantly limited.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised university entrance qualification typically must complete a Studienkolleg foundation year before admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked Sperrkonto account — approximately €11,904 for one year — which must be deposited before the visa is issued.
- Braunschweig is a mid-sized city; the local job market for post-study careers outside engineering and automotive sectors is narrower than in Berlin or Munich.
- International students may work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year — enough for support income, but rarely sufficient to cover all living costs.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen. Single rooms ~€315–404/mo; shared apartments from €310/mo. Note: internet NOT included in rent. Prices rose ~€50 in Jan 2025.
Scholarships
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).
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.