Tuition (non-EU)
€0
IELTS minimum
6
Institution
University university
City
Greifswald, Germany
Fields
medicine, humanities, natural-sciences, law, economics, theology
Why this works
- Public university with €0 tuition for international students — one of the most affordable options in Germany.
- Covers medicine, humanities, natural sciences, law, economics, and theology, giving broad field choice.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for motivated CIS applicants with upper-intermediate English.
- A German degree carries EU diploma recognition, easing job-seeking across 27 Schengen countries.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa to find employment in-country.
- Greifswald is a small, historically rich student city with a noticeably lower cost of living than Berlin or Munich.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1 level, admission to many tracks is blocked.
- Non-EU applicants must prove roughly €11,904 per year in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a visa is issued.
- Studienkolleg completion is typically required for CIS school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised.
- Greifswald is a small city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with limited internship and part-time job opportunities compared to larger German cities.
- The region's economy is one of the weakest in Germany, which may affect career prospects for students who want to stay locally after graduation.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Greifswald. 7 halls in Greifswald + Stralsund + Neubrandenburg. Estimated range €190–~€430/mo. Official price list not published openly — contact wohnen@stw-greifswald.de.
Scholarships
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Figures are indicative and change by academic year. Always confirm tuition, deadlines and visa requirements on the official institution and government sources before applying.