Aschaffenburg, Germany
Technische Hochschule Aschaffenburg
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Aschaffenburg, Germany
Fields
engineering, business, computer-science
Why this works
- Zero tuition for international students makes this public university far cheaper than most private German alternatives.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry bar is accessible for most CIS applicants with solid upper-intermediate English.
- Applied engineering, business, and computer science align directly with Germany's Mittelstand job market.
- A German EU diploma grants access to the 18-month post-study job-seeker visa across the entire Schengen zone.
- Aschaffenburg sits between Frankfurt and Nuremberg, offering proximity to major corporate and tech employers.
- Students in Germany may work up to 120 full days per year, allowing part-time income to offset living costs.
What to check
- Non-EU students must prove roughly €11,904 per year in a blocked Sperrkonto account before a visa is issued.
- Daily life, administration, and many bachelor programmes are conducted in German, requiring significant language investment.
- Non-EU school leavers often must pass a Studienkolleg or equivalent before gaining direct university admission.
- Aschaffenburg is a small city; its internship and social scene is narrower than Frankfurt or Munich.
- Accommodation in the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region is tight and rents have risen sharply in recent years.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.