Oberursel, Germany
Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Oberursel, Germany
Fields
theology
Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students makes this one of the most affordable higher-education options in Germany.
- Germany's EU membership means your degree is recognised across 27 European countries and opens European job markets.
- A 6.0 IELTS minimum is accessible for most CIS-country applicants with solid secondary English preparation.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa to find work matching your qualification.
- Oberursel sits in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main metro area, giving access to one of Europe's largest financial and business hubs.
- Theology programmes attract a globally diverse academic community, which can benefit students with deep scholarly or pastoral vocations.
What to check
- Theology is a highly specialised field; career paths outside church or academic contexts are narrow in most CIS job markets.
- Daily life and administration in Germany require at least B1-B2 German regardless of your programme language.
- Non-EU students must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 to prove financial self-sufficiency before a visa is issued.
- As a small private theological college, the institution has a very limited range of fields — unsuitable if you may want to change direction.
- Studienkolleg or recognised Abitur equivalent is typically required for non-EU school leavers; confirm your qualification is directly accepted.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.