# Universität Rostock

> public · Rostock · 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 (Maritime Engineering master) | Apr 30 | Sustainable Maritime Engineering: window Jan 16 – Apr 30. |
| SoSe (master) | Jan 15 | Window: Nov 1 – Jan 15. Bachelor: no SoSe intake for most programmes. |
| SoSe (CS + EE master) | Nov 30 | Window: Oct 1 – Nov 30. |
| Winter semester — Bachelor's and Master's programmes without restricted admission (general, all faculties except Computer Science/Electrical Engineering), via the central application service (uni-assist) | 15 July | Confirmed, matches the stored rule. Application window opens 1 May at the central application service (uni-assist). Source: https://www.uni-rostock.de/studium/internationale-studieninteressierte/studium-mit-abschluss/uni-assist/ |
| Winter semester — Computer Science / Electrical Engineering faculty programmes, via the central application service (uni-assist) | 31 May | Added: this faculty has an earlier deadline than the university's general rule; not present in the stored row. Application window opens 1 April. Source: https://www.ief.uni-rostock.de/studiengaenge/einschreibung-bewerbung-datensaetze/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Rostock
- **Region:** Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** engineering, natural-sciences, medicine, humanities, economics, law, agriculture
- **Study routes:** studienkolleg, direct-master, language-prep
- **Website:** https://www.uni-rostock.de
- **Address:** Universitätsplatz 1, 18055 Rostock, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Rostock sits on the Baltic coast, a port city with student bars and a maritime culture. The coastal atmosphere is real—this is where Scandinavian and German cultures overlap, and the cost of living is among the lowest in Germany.

## Strengths

- As a German public university, Rostock charges zero tuition for international students, including those from CIS countries.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is competitive for a research university, lowering the language barrier to admission.
- The university covers engineering, natural sciences, medicine, economics, law, humanities, and agriculture — an unusually broad field range for one campus.
- A German degree is EU-recognised, and graduates qualify for an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa across the entire Schengen area.
- Rostock is a Baltic Sea port city with a modest cost of living compared to Munich, Frankfurt, or Hamburg, easing day-to-day budgeting.
- Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has no additional non-EU semester fee, unlike Baden-Württemberg which charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; students without C1 German proficiency will face a very limited English-taught programme selection.
- Non-EU school leavers whose home diploma is not recognised may need to complete a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) before admission, adding up to one year.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a full year — a significant upfront financial commitment.
- Rostock is a mid-sized regional city; internship and graduate job opportunities in tech and finance are narrower than in Berlin, Hamburg, or Munich.
- Student accommodation in Germany is generally in short supply; securing a dorm place in Rostock is not guaranteed and may require early application and backup planning.

## 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:** €200–320
- **Private housing:** €320–480
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Rostock
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Rostock-Wismar. Single rooms and shared WGs, mostly furnished. All utilities included. Apply from Apr 1 for WiSe; allocation starts Jul 15.

## 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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