# Zeppelin Universität - Hochschule zwischen Wirtschaft, Kultur und Politik

> private · Friedrichshafen · germany

## Facts

- **Tuition, non-EU:** €10000 — 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 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiSe (AC 1) | May 31 | Assessment Center on campus: Jun 10. Private university, no central application service (uni-assist), direct online application. Non-EU applicants can apply up to 3 semesters in advance. |
| WiSe (AC 2) | Jun 28 | Assessment Center on campus: Jul 8. |
| WiSe (AC 3) | Jul 25 | Assessment Center digital: Aug 5. Visa applicants: use AC 1 or AC 2. |
| SoSe (AC 2) | Nov 15 | Assessment Center on campus: Nov 25. |
| Fall Semester 2027 (Bachelor & Master) — nearest upcoming selection day (Auswahltag) | 2026-09-27 | Corrected: Zeppelin Universität no longer uses winter-semester (WiSe) labels or 'AC 1/2/3' names. Programmes start only in the Fall Semester (September) and are filled through a rolling series of selection days (Auswahltag) open up to three semesters ahead — this is the nearest one. Source: https://www.zu.de/studium-weiterbildung/bewerbung/termine-fristen.php |
| Fall Semester 2027 (Bachelor & Master) — second selection day (Auswahltag) | 2026-11-22 | Second of eight rolling selection-day deadlines currently published (running through July 2027, roughly monthly); admission depends on suitability, not on applying to the earliest round. Source: https://www.zu.de/studium-weiterbildung/bewerbung/termine-fristen.php |

Deadlines verified 2026-06-02.

## Profile

- **Country:** germany (DE)
- **City:** Friedrichshafen
- **Region:** Baden-Württemberg
- **Type:** private
- **Fields:** economics, humanities, social-sciences, arts, international-relations, political-science
- **Study routes:** direct-bachelor, direct-master
- **Website:** https://www.zu.de
- **Address:** Am Seemooser Horn 20, 88045 Friedrichshafen
- **Data verified:** 2026-06-02

## About

Friedrichshafen sits on Lake Constance, the natural border between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The town is small (60,000 people), but the setting is elegant and the cost of living moderate (€700–850/month). The lake itself is a draw—students kayak, hike, and study outdoors.

## Strengths

- As a private university, Zeppelin Universität offers economics, humanities, social sciences, and arts — a rare interdisciplinary mix uncommon at German public universities.
- Tuition of €10,000 per year is substantial but below typical private-university fees in Western Europe, which often exceed €15,000–20,000.
- An IELTS 6.5 entry bar is accessible for well-prepared CIS applicants without requiring near-native English scores.
- Graduating from a German university grants access to an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, valid across the entire EU/Schengen zone.
- Friedrichshafen sits on Lake Constance bordering Austria and Switzerland, offering cross-border internship and networking opportunities with regional industry and small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand).
- A German university degree is widely recognised across the EU and globally, giving graduates strong credential mobility beyond Germany.

## Watch out for

- Unlike most German public universities, this is a private institution charging €10,000 per year — while comparable public universities in other Bundesländer cost little or nothing for tuition.
- Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students an additional €1,500 per semester (€3,000/year) in state fees on top of institutional tuition, raising the real annual cost significantly.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or preparatory year before the degree (foundation year) if their school diploma is not directly recognised in Germany, adding one year before the degree starts.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 for a full year — a significant upfront financial commitment before the visa is issued.
- Friedrichshafen is a small city with a limited student scene and fewer part-time job opportunities compared to Munich, Berlin, or Hamburg, which can affect social life and income during studies.

## 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:** €337–420
- **Private housing:** €480–580
- **Rent figures describe:** the city of Friedrichshafen
- **Notes:** Seezeit Fallenbrunnen (adjacent to campus): 200 places shared with DHBW. Single rooms €452–483/mo; shared 4–5 person €337–420/mo; apartments €525–714/mo. All furnished, all-inclusive. Apply via wohnen@seezeit.com. University states average range €350–450/mo.

## 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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