# Theologische Fakultät Trier

> public · Trier · 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Summer semester 2027 (SoSe 2027) | 2027-03-15 | Dated deadline published on the faculty's own academic-calendar page for the named semester. Source: https://theologie-trier.de/studium-1/termine-und-fristen |
| Winter semester 2027/28 (WiSe 2027/28) | 2027-09-15 | Dated deadline published on the faculty's own academic-calendar page for the named semester. Note this is the faculty's own date, not the generic German 15 July rule. Source: https://theologie-trier.de/studium-1/termine-und-fristen |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Trier
- **Region:** Rheinland-Pfalz
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** theology
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://theologie-trier.de/
- **Address:** Jesuitenstraße 13, 54290 Trier, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Trier is Germany's oldest city, sitting on the Moselle river with Roman ruins and a relaxed riverside atmosphere. The student town has budget-friendly housing and cafés, with access to both wine country and major cities like Frankfurt via train.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students is rare even in Germany, making this an exceptionally affordable option.
- An IELTS score of 6.0 is a realistic entry bar for most CIS applicants with solid English preparation.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition, opening doors across all Schengen member states.
- Graduates receive an 18-month job-seeker visa to search for employment anywhere in Germany after studies.
- Trier is a small, affordable city with low cost of living compared to Munich, Berlin, or Hamburg.
- Germany allows students up to 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work per year alongside studies.

## Watch out for

- Theology is a highly specialised field with very limited career paths outside religious or academic institutions.
- Most bachelor-level instruction in Germany is in German; daily life in Trier also requires solid German proficiency.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or similar preparatory course before admission.
- Proof of funds requires opening a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 for the first year.
- Trier is a small city with a modest job market, limiting internship and post-study employment opportunities.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €170–350
- **Private housing:** €360–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Trier
- **How to apply:** Apply online anytime via Studiwerk Trier's 'Online-Wohnheimantrag' portal (studiwerk.de); the matriculation number can be submitted later. Applications are processed in order of receipt, with priority given to students with disabilities, students with children, and state student support (BAföG) recipients. Initial tenancy is capped at 6–8 semesters (sources vary), extendable if the student is demonstrably in the final phase of studies.
- **Notes:** Although a small Catholic theological faculty, enrolled students are explicitly named as eligible for Studiwerk Trier dorms alongside University of Trier and Hochschule Trier students — no exclusion was found. Given only about 1,580 dorm places for roughly 19,000 students citywide, waiting lists are long; apply as early as possible after enrollment.
- **Source:** https://www.studiwerk.de/wohnanlagen-des-studierendenwerks

## 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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