# Universität Konstanz

> public · Konstanz · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €3000 — verified 2026-06-02
- **IELTS minimum:** 6.5 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoSe (restricted) | Jan 15 | Same process. |
| SoSe (unrestricted) | Mar 15 | Admission-free programmes. |
| Winter semester — Bachelor's degree, restricted admission (NC), applicants with a foreign school certificate that qualifies for university (HZB), applying directly via the university's own portal (ZEuS) | 15 July | Deadline confirmed. Corrected application channel: the university does not accept these applications through the central application service (uni-assist) or through an agency — application must be made directly and personally via its own portal, ZEuS. This is a hard cutoff (no late submissions). Source: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation/bachelor-und-erste-juristische-pruefung/eu-ewr-oder-schweiz-1/ |
| Winter semester — Bachelor's degree, open admission (zulassungsfrei), applicants with a foreign school certificate that qualifies for university (HZB) | 15 September | New: the same page also lists a later deadline for open-admission Bachelor's programmes, not in our stored set. Also a hard cutoff. Source: https://www.uni-konstanz.de/studieren/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-und-immatrikulation/bachelor-und-erste-juristische-pruefung/eu-ewr-oder-schweiz-1/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Konstanz
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** humanities, social-sciences, natural-sciences, law, economics, international-relations, political-science
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-konstanz.de
- **Address:** Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Konstanz sits on Lake Constance at the Swiss and Austrian borders, a picturesque town with lakefront walks, local wine culture, and easy access to Switzerland and Austria. The international atmosphere is strong—students come from across Europe and beyond. Living costs are higher than eastern Germany, but lower than major metropolitan areas.

## Strengths

- Public university tuition is only €3,000 per year, far below Germany's private university rates of €10,000–30,000.
- Baden-Württemberg non-EU semester fee of €1,500 is already reflected in this low annual figure, keeping costs predictable.
- An EU-accredited German degree unlocks an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa across the entire Schengen zone.
- Konstanz sits directly on the Swiss border, offering access to one of Europe's highest-paying job markets for internships.
- Fields span humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, law, and economics — strong match for research-oriented CIS graduates.
- Entry IELTS of 6.5 is attainable for prepared CIS applicants, lower than many UK or Dutch research universities require.

## Watch out for

- Germany requires a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 (2024-25 rate) as proof of funds before a student visa is issued.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before enrolling.
- Konstanz is a small city; internship and graduate job options are narrower than in Munich, Frankfurt, or Berlin.
- Most bachelor programmes and daily university life run in German — a language barrier that demands C1 level for many tracks.
- Baden-Württemberg charges a non-EU semester fee (€1,500/semester) on top of standard semester contributions, increasing total annual cost.

## 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:** €280–420
- **Private housing:** €420–520
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Konstanz
- **Notes:** Seezeit Studierendenwerk Bodensee. ~2,400 rooms, 13 residences. All-inclusive. Lottery-based assignment. One-time payment €900 on application (€850 deposit + €50 admin). International master/DAAD holders: apply via International Office by Jul 10 for WiSe.

## 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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