# Theologische Hochschule Friedensau

> public · Möckern · 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/)

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Möckern
- **Region:** Sachsen-Anhalt
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** theology
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.thh-friedensau.de/
- **Address:** An der Ihle 19, 39291 Möckern, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Möckern is a small town in Saxony-Anhalt with low living costs and a focused academic environment. The region offers cultural depth—Wittenberg and Halle are nearby—while maintaining affordable housing and modest daily expenses.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 per year, making this one of the most affordable options for non-EU students in Germany.
- An IELTS score of 6.0 is sufficient for admission, which is a relatively accessible threshold for CIS applicants.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide academic recognition, opening doors across all Schengen member states.
- Germany grants up to 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to find employment in Europe.
- Students may work up to 120 full or 240 half days per year, allowing some income to offset living costs.
- The theology field is specialised, meaning competition for places may be lower than in mass-demand disciplines.

## Watch out for

- Möckern is a small rural town with very limited student infrastructure, internship market, and cultural scene.
- Theology is a narrow field: career options outside church, academic, or NGO sectors are limited in Germany.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in Germany require solid German language skills regardless of study language.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or show an equivalent entrance qualification before admission.
- You must prove roughly €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a German student visa is issued.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €180–240
- **Private housing:** €260–340
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Möckern
- **How to apply:** Contact the Student Residence Administration (Franz Stuhrmann / Iris Müller, student residence office) after admission to request a dorm room. The campus also has a Guesthouse (Gästehaus) used for short stays and for part-time students during lecture weeks.
- **Notes:** University runs its own dormitory system (multiple named halls: Ludwig-Richard-Conradi-Haus, Otto-Lüpke-Haus, Erich-Meyer-Haus, etc.) on its rural campus near Möckern/Burg; there is no public Studierendenwerk covering this location since Friedensau is a tiny private village with no other higher-ed institutions. Rent figures found (~€204/month single room, ~€237/month single room with private bathroom in Erich-Meyer-Haus) come from a 2018/19 Finanzbulletin; current rates were not found published online and should be confirmed directly with the housing office. A new dormitory building is under construction (federal government contributing €2.5M).
- **Source:** https://www.thh-friedensau.de/en/campus-life/accommodation/

## 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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