Düsseldorf, Germany
Fliedner Fachhochschule Düsseldorf
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Düsseldorf, Germany
Fields
social-work, health, nursing
Why this works
- Tuition is €0 per year, which is rare for a private university in Germany and removes the main cost barrier.
- Fields in social work, health, and nursing align with Germany's well-documented shortage of qualified professionals in these sectors.
- An IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for most CIS applicants with standard university-prep English.
- Düsseldorf is a major financial and commercial hub, offering strong internship and part-time work opportunities in healthcare and social services.
- Germany grants non-EU students up to 120 full days or 240 half-days of paid work per year during studies.
- After graduation, Germany issues an 18-month job-seeker visa, giving graduates time to find employment in the EU labour market.
What to check
- German is the language of daily life, administration, and many support services — limited German severely hinders integration and job search.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to complete a Studienkolleg or prove equivalence of their secondary diploma before admission.
- Proof of funds requires a blocked account (Sperrkonto) with approximately €11,904 deposited before the student visa is issued.
- Düsseldorf has one of Germany's tighter housing markets — finding affordable student accommodation takes significant time and planning.
- Social work and nursing degrees from Germany may require additional recognition procedures before being practised professionally in CIS home countries.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.