# University of Labour

> public · Frankfurt am Main · 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 and Master, all applicants | Rolling | Applications are reviewed as they arrive; after applying online you hold your place for four weeks to complete the application. All applicants must pass a written and spoken entrance test (Aufnahmeprüfung) before enrolment, held on fixed dates each year. Source: https://www.university-of-labour.de/ |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Frankfurt am Main
- **Region:** Hessen
- **Type:** public
- **Fields:** business, law, social-sciences
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor
- **Website:** https://www.university-of-labour.de/
- **Address:** Wilhelm-Leuschner-Straße 69-77, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial centre—banking, consulting, and law firms dominate the economy. The city is expensive and fast-paced, but internship and job opportunities are dense. Student life competes with work, which appeals to career-focused learners.

## Strengths

- Zero tuition for international students makes this one of the most affordable university options in Germany.
- Frankfurt am Main is Germany's financial hub, offering exceptional internship access in banking, law, and consulting.
- Fields in business, law, and social sciences align directly with Frankfurt's dominant employer sectors.
- A German university degree is recognised across the EU, opening post-graduation pathways in multiple member states.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates real time to convert studies into employment.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.0 is accessible for most CIS applicants with standard English preparation.

## Watch out for

- German is the dominant language of daily life and many administrative processes, creating a real barrier even in English-taught programmes.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to pass an entrance pathway (Studienkolleg) before full university admission is possible.
- Frankfurt has one of the highest costs of living in Germany; student accommodation is scarce and expensive.
- German student visa requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 per year as proof of funds, a significant upfront commitment.
- As a specialised institution focused on labour and social fields, programme breadth may be narrower than at a comprehensive university.

## Accommodation

- **University dormitory:** no
- **Private housing:** €650–730
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Frankfurt
- **How to apply:** University of Labour has no dormitory and no international-student housing service; it primarily trains working professionals and trade-union representatives (works council/supervisory board members) in part-time or block-seminar formats rather than full-time international degree students, so participants typically arrange their own short-stay or private accommodation.
- **Notes:** Not a typical destination for international degree-seeking students — verify programme format (part-time/executive-education vs full degree) before assuming standard student housing needs apply; no institutional dorm or Studierendenwerk eligibility found.
- **Source:** https://www.university-of-labour.de/

## 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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