# Universität Regensburg

> public · Regensburg · 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 (bachelor) | Jul 15 | Via Campusportal — get a preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD) from the central application service (uni-assist) first, then apply via Campusportal. Hybrid flow, not direct uni-assist. |
| SoSe (bachelor) | Jan 15 | Via Campusportal + preliminary assessment of your school certificate (VPD). |
| WiSe/SoSe (master) | varies | Master's deadlines set by individual faculties — check faculty websites directly. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-27.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Regensburg
- **Region:** Bayern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** law, economics, humanities, natural-sciences, medicine, social-sciences, international-relations
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-regensburg.de
- **Address:** Universitätsstraße 31, 93053 Regensburg
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-27

## About

Regensburg is a medieval city on the Danube in Bavaria, where the student quarter mixes history with modern life. The atmosphere attracts students who want culture without big-city anonymity, and rent stays reasonable for a German university town.

## 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 German public-university degree is recognized across the EU, opening graduate job markets in 27 countries.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa to find employment without leaving the country.
- Fields span law, economics, humanities, natural sciences, medicine, and social sciences, covering broad academic interests.
- Regensburg is a mid-size Bavarian city with low cost of living compared to Munich, easing the student budget.
- International students may work 120 full or 240 half days per year, allowing part-time income during studies.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; a C1 level is typically required, posing a significant language barrier for CIS applicants.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year before the degree (Studienkolleg) before gaining admission to a German public university.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of roughly €11,904 for a visa, tying up capital upfront.
- Regensburg is a smaller city; internship and networking opportunities are more limited than in Munich or Frankfurt.
- IELTS 6.0 is the stated minimum, but competitive programmes may effectively require stronger academic and language profiles.

## 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:** €160–320
- **Private housing:** €380–620
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Regensburg
- **Notes:** STWNO. 12 halls in Regensburg. Cheapest rooms from ~€210/mo. Franz-Mayer-Straße (newest): single apartments €353–389/mo; shared 2-person €357–517/mo. No application deadline — rolling admissions with waiting list; confirm interest monthly to stay on list.

## 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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