# Universität Bayreuth

> public · Bayreuth · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-27
- **Semester contribution:** €310 — verified 2026-07-27
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-27
- **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 | Jul 15 | Via CAMPUSonline after a preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) from the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Apr 15 – Jul 15. WiSe is primary intake — most programmes WiSe-only. |
| SoSe (select programmes only) | Jan 15 | Window: Oct 15 – Jan 15. Most programmes have no SoSe intake. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Bayreuth
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** natural-sciences, engineering, economics, law, humanities, sports, computer-science
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-bayreuth.de
- **Address:** Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Bayreuth sits in northern Bavaria, a student-friendly city known for its music festival and relaxed atmosphere. Living costs are low compared to major cities, and the town offers cultural events, good local food culture, and easy access to the Franconian countryside.

## Strengths

- Tuition is €0 — the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€310 per year covering administration and student services, one of the lowest rates in Germany.
- A public research university, so the degree carries the full weight of Germany's internationally recognised higher education system.
- Broad field coverage — natural sciences, engineering, economics, law, humanities, and sports — suits diverse academic profiles.
- Graduates receive a German EU diploma and can apply for an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa to find work in Germany.
- During studies, international students may work up to 120 full days or 240 half-days per year, supporting living costs.
- Bayreuth's relatively small city size keeps cost of living noticeably lower than Munich or Frankfurt, stretching a tight student budget further.

## Watch out for

- Before admission, most CIS school-leavers must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or hold a recognised university entrance qualification — factor in an extra year.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year before a student visa is issued.
- Bayreuth is a small city with a limited local job market, so internship and part-time work options are narrower than in larger German cities.
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without a strong C1 level, access to the full field catalogue is effectively blocked.
- The IELTS minimum of 6.0 secures entry to English-taught tracks, but daily life, administration, and housing searches all require practical German.

## 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:** €242–340
- **Private housing:** €350–450
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bayreuth
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Oberfranken. Studentendorf Birken: single rooms in shared flats €268–304/mo; small apartments €268–299/mo. ~2,633 places total. All-inclusive (Nebenkosten im Mietpreis). Deposit ~€380.

## 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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