Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Merseburg, Germany
Fields
engineering, computer-science, business, natural-sciences
Why this works
- Tuition is €0 per year for international students, matching the public-university norm across most German Bundesländer.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English.
- Engineering, computer science, and natural sciences align with Germany's strong Mittelstand and industrial job market.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide recognition, opening graduate pathways across 27 member states.
- Germany grants an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates structured time to convert studies into employment.
- Merseburg's low cost of living compared to major German cities stretches the €11,904 blocked-account budget further.
What to check
- Daily life and many bachelor programmes run in German; limited German proficiency is a serious barrier beyond the classroom.
- Non-EU school leavers whose qualifications are not recognised may need to complete a Studienkolleg before enrolling.
- You must prove €11,904 in a blocked Sperrkonto before a student visa is issued — a significant upfront cash requirement.
- Merseburg is a small city with a limited local internship and graduate job market; students may need to travel for placements.
- Students may work 120 full or 240 half days per year, but finding student jobs in a smaller city is more competitive than in metropolitan areas.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.