München, Germany
Internationale Hochschule SDI München - Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften
University university
Tuition (non-EU)
€7200
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
München, Germany
Fields
social-sciences, education, business
Why this works
- At €7,200 per year, tuition is moderate for a private German university, where public alternatives often charge zero for EU students but are highly competitive.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS applicants with solid but not advanced English preparation.
- Fields in social sciences, business, and education align well with growing demand in both Germany and CIS home markets.
- München is Germany's third-largest city with a dense Mittelstand and corporate economy, offering strong internship and part-time work prospects.
- A German university degree carries EU-wide academic recognition, and graduates can apply for an 18-month post-study job-seeker visa.
- Germany grants international students up to 120 full days or 240 half-days of work per year, supporting part-time income during studies.
What to check
- This is a private university: at €7,200 per year you pay significantly more than at tuition-free public German universities in most Bundesländer.
- Daily life and many administrative processes in München are conducted in German; limited German proficiency creates a real practical barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised in Germany may need to pass a Studienkolleg or equivalent bridging course before admission.
- Before receiving a student visa, you must open a German blocked account (Sperrkonto) with roughly €11,904 to prove 12 months of living costs.
- München has one of Germany's tightest rental markets; finding affordable student accommodation takes significant time and budget planning.
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.