# University of Bonn (Universität Bonn)

> public · Bonn · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €0 — verified 2026-07-29
- **Semester contribution:** €660 — verified 2026-07-29
- **IELTS minimum:** 6 — verified 2026-07-29
- **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 the central application service (uni-assist). NRW non-EU tuition: €1,500/semester (= €3,000/year) from WiSe 2019/20. Hard deadline. Check programme-specific pages — some Master's earlier. |
| SoSe | Jan 15 | Via the central application service (uni-assist). Limited SoSe availability — confirm per programme on uni-bonn.de. |

Deadlines verified 2026-07-29.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Bonn
- **Region:** Nordrhein-Westfalen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** economics, it, medicine, agriculture, law, international-relations
- **Study routes:** direct-master, direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/degree-programs
- **Address:** Arkadenhof, 53113 Bonn
- **Data verified:** 2026-07-29

## About

Bonn is Germany's former capital on the Rhine, with political institutions and cultural life still pervasive. The city has serious intellectual atmosphere, a strong international student presence, and good public transport. Living costs are moderate for a major German city.

## Strengths

- At €3,000 per year, tuition is well below typical private-university rates, preserving budget for living costs.
- As a public research university, the degree carries strong academic recognition across the EU and internationally.
- Fields include economics, IT, medicine, and agriculture — competitive areas with clear career tracks in Germany.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert their diploma into EU work experience.
- Bonn is a compact, student-friendly city with lower cost of living compared to Munich, Frankfurt, or Hamburg.
- Germany is part of the EU and Schengen zone, giving graduates access to one of Europe's largest labour markets.

## Watch out for

- Most bachelor programmes at German public universities are taught in German; daily life and study require at minimum B2–C1 German.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or have a qualification recognised by the document check at the German mission (APS) before admission to a German university.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a visa — a significant upfront sum.
- Although tuition is low, total costs including rent, health insurance, and the blocked account can still reach €15,000–€18,000 in year one.
- Bonn's job market for international students is smaller than in Berlin or Munich, which can limit internship and part-time work options.

## 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:** €170–350
- **Private housing:** €380–650
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Bonn
- **Notes:** Studierendenwerk Bonn. ~4,000 dorm places in 16 residences. Ranges from ~€200/mo (shared room) to ~€500/mo (single apartment). All-inclusive. Severe demand — apply immediately after admission. Priority for first-semester students.

## 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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