# Technische Universität Clausthal

> public · Clausthal-Zellerfeld · 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter semester — Bachelor, all programmes (currently open admission, no numerus clausus) | 15 October | Standing rule, applies every year. Winter semester runs 1 October–31 March. Source: https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/studierendensekretariat/semestertermine |
| Summer semester — Bachelor, all programmes (currently open admission, no numerus clausus) | 15 April | Standing rule, applies every year. Summer semester runs 1 April–30 September. Source: https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/studierendensekretariat/semestertermine |
| Winter semester — Master, all programmes | 1 October | Standing rule, applies every year. Source: https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/studierendensekretariat/semestertermine |
| Summer semester — Master, all programmes | 1 April | Standing rule, applies every year. Source: https://www.tu-clausthal.de/studierende/studierendensekretariat/semestertermine |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Clausthal-Zellerfeld
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, computer-science, natural-sciences
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.tu-clausthal.de
- **Address:** Adolph-Roemer-Straße 2A, 38678 Clausthal-Zellerfeld, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Clausthal-Zellerfeld is a small university town in the Harz Mountains (Lower Saxony) with about 16,000 residents, surrounded by forests and hiking trails. It's a place for focused study — quiet, affordable, strong student life, and a real sense of community. Living costs are low, and the outdoors culture (skiing, hiking) provides balance to academic work. The nearest bigger city (Hannover) is about an hour away.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students at this public university, a rare advantage over private German institutions charging €10,000–30,000 per year.
- IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with standard English preparation, without exceptionally high language scores.
- Engineering, computer science, and natural sciences are core strengths, fields with strong small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and industrial employer demand across Germany.
- A German public university degree carries EU-wide recognition, opening labour markets in 27 member states plus EEA countries.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates structured time to convert their degree into a work contract.
- Small-city location typically means lower living costs compared to Munich, Frankfurt, or Hamburg, easing the financial burden on self-funded students.

## Watch out for

- Germany requires approximately €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) as financial proof for a student visa — funds are locked and released monthly.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diplomas are not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before admission.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Clausthal-Zellerfeld operate in German, creating a real language barrier beyond English coursework.
- Clausthal-Zellerfeld is a very small town with limited local internship and part-time job opportunities compared to German industrial hubs.
- Students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year, but finding relevant on-campus jobs in a small-town setting can be competitive.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €200–330
- **Private housing:** €280–400
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Clausthal-Zellerfeld
- **How to apply:** Apply directly online to Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen (branch Clausthal-Zellerfeld); minimum rental period of 3 months, maximum 5 years; €400 deposit required. TU Clausthal's International Center also assists incoming students with housing.
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen operates six residence halls in Clausthal-Zellerfeld (Haus II, VI, VII, VIII, XI, XII) open to all TU Clausthal students, all-inclusive rent €200–330/month (electricity, gas, internet typically included). Because Clausthal-Zellerfeld is a small mountain town, the private WG market is thin, but confirmed listings show a similar range of roughly €240–360/month.
- **Source:** https://stw-on.de/clausthal-zellerfeld/wohnen/wohnheime

## 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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