# Universität Augsburg

> public · Augsburg · 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (NC programmes) | Jul 15 | Via a preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD, Vorprüfungsdokumentation) from the central application service (uni-assist). Processing 6–8 weeks → submit to uni-assist by ~late May. Portal VIBS opens ~May 21. |
| WiSe (no-NC programmes) | Sep 17 | Via a preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) from the central application service (uni-assist). Extended deadline for admission-free programmes. |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Augsburg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** economics, law, humanities, natural-sciences, engineering, computer-science, medicine, international-relations, political-science, education
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-augsburg.de
- **Address:** Universitätsstraße 2, 86159 Augsburg, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Augsburg is a compact Bavarian city 70 km west of Munich, with lower living costs and a slower pace. Medieval architecture and a river setting create a calm, walkable environment. For students who want Bavarian culture without Munich's price tag or chaos, Augsburg fits perfectly.

## Strengths

- Public university with zero tuition for international students, unlike private German alternatives that charge €10,000–30,000 per year.
- An EU diploma from a German public university is widely recognised across Europe and many non-EU labour markets.
- Augsburg is a mid-sized Bavarian city with lower cost of living than Munich, roughly 70 km away.
- Bavaria has a dense small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and industrial economy, supporting internship and part-time work opportunities in engineering and business.
- The field list spans economics, law, humanities, natural sciences, engineering, computer science, and medicine, covering a broad range of academic directions.
- German international students receive 18 months post-study job-seeker visa and up to 120 full working days per year during studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1 level, applicants cannot enrol, requiring significant language preparation time.
- Non-EU school leavers often need to pass a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) if their diploma is not directly recognised in Germany.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year, which must be deposited before visa issuance.
- Augsburg is smaller than Munich; the local job market for highly specialised roles is more limited, and networking requires commuting.
- Admission to medicine and some programmes is highly competitive, with a cap on the number of places (numerus clausus) that can exclude even strong applicants.

## Scholarships

- **National schemes:** DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium
- **Note:** 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).
- **Researched:** 2026-05

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €290–470
- **Private housing:** €470–550
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Augsburg
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Augsburg. €352–424/mo including internet (advance payment: 3 months + 1 month deposit before arrival). Exchange students: priority access via International Office.

## 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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