Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Zittau, Germany
Fields
engineering, computer-science, business
Why this works
- No tuition fees for international students — a rare advantage at a time when some German states charge up to €1,500 per semester for non-EU students.
- A public university of applied sciences, meaning engineering and business programmes are practice-oriented and tied to regional industry.
- IELTS 6.0 entry requirement is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not exceptional English scores.
- A German university diploma carries EU-wide recognition, opening job markets across all 27 member states.
- Germany grants 18 months post-study job-seeker visa, giving graduates structured time to find employment after completing a degree here.
- Zittau sits in Saxony on the Polish and Czech borders, offering a genuinely tri-national daily life at very low cost of living.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes in Germany are taught in German; daily life and study in Zittau require solid German language skills regardless of IELTS.
- Non-EU school leavers often must complete a Studienkolleg preparatory course before enrolling, adding up to one year and significant costs.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked Sperrkonto account — roughly €11,904 per year must be deposited before a visa is issued.
- Zittau is a small city with a limited local job market; internship and part-time opportunities in your field may require travel to Dresden or further.
- International students may work 120 full days or 240 half days per year — enough for support, but not sufficient to cover all living expenses.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.