# Universität Hildesheim

> public · Hildesheim · 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bachelor, restricted-admission programmes (Numerus Clausus, NC) — Winter semester | 15 July | Standing yearly rule; the application window typically opens in early June. Source: https://www.uni-hildesheim.de/studium/studieninteressierte/bewerbung/bachelor/semester-und-bewerbungszeiten/ |
| Bachelor, restricted-admission programmes (Numerus Clausus, NC) — Summer semester | 15 January | Standing yearly rule; the application window typically opens in early December. Source: https://www.uni-hildesheim.de/studium/studieninteressierte/bewerbung/bachelor/semester-und-bewerbungszeiten/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Hildesheim
- **Region:** Niedersachsen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** education, social-sciences, arts, computer-science, political-science, humanities, language-studies
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.uni-hildesheim.de
- **Address:** Universitätsplatz 1, 31141 Hildesheim, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Hildesheim is a small historic city in Lower Saxony, close to Hannover and easily connected to Berlin by train. Student housing is very affordable, the city has good cafés and cultural spaces, and student life is more relaxed than in major metropolitan areas. It is quiet enough for study, lively enough for weekends.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes Hildesheim exceptionally affordable by German and European standards.
- A public university degree from Germany carries EU-wide recognition and opens pathways across Schengen member states.
- The IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid upper-intermediate English.
- Strong education, social sciences, and arts faculties suit humanities-oriented students underserved by engineering-heavy German institutions.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates real time to secure employment in the EU labour market.
- International students may work up to 120 full days per year, covering living costs without special permits.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German public universities are taught in German, requiring C1 level even where IELTS is accepted for admission.
- Non-EU applicants must prove approximately €11,904 in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a student visa is issued.
- Hildesheim is a small city with a limited local job market, reducing internship and part-time work options compared to Frankfurt or Berlin.
- Students without a German-recognised school-leaving certificate typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before starting a degree.
- Lower Saxony public universities charge an administrative semester fee (typically €300–400), which is separate from the zero-tuition status.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** yes
- **Dormitory cost:** €304–334
- **Private housing:** €340–430
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Hildesheim
- **How to apply:** Apply free of charge via Studierendenwerk OstNiedersachsen's online reservation form (stw-on.de) — an enrollment certificate is not required at application time, and requests are processed in order of receipt. Once a room is offered, the contract must be returned within 2 days, so apply as early as possible and check email regularly.
- **Notes:** Studentenwerk OstNiedersachsen operates two dorms in Hildesheim (Blauer Kamp and Hansering, ~300 rooms combined) open to all Universität Hildesheim students. Demand is high and dorm placement is not guaranteed, so apply as soon as possible after receiving the admission letter.
- **Source:** https://stw-on.de/hildesheim/wohnen

## 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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