Germany has more than 400 higher education institutions. Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes; a semester contribution of EUR 150 to 400 covers administration and a transport ticket. Applications for the winter semester usually close on 15 July and for the summer semester on 15 January, but many international master programmes close earlier through uni-assist. Germany has more than 400 higher education institutions. Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes; a semester contribution of EUR 150 to 400 covers administration and a transport ticket. Applications for the winter semester usually close on 15 July and for the summer semester on 15 January, but many international master programmes close earlier through uni-assist. Germany has more than 400 higher education institutions. Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes; a semester contribution of EUR 150 to 400 covers administration and a transport ticket. Applications for the winter semester usually close on 15 July and for the summer semester on 15 January, but many international master programmes close earlier through uni-assist. Germany has more than 400 higher education institutions. Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes; a semester contribution of EUR 150 to 400 covers administration and a transport ticket. Applications for the winter semester usually close on 15 July and for the summer semester on 15 January, but many international master programmes close earlier through uni-assist. Germany has more than 400 higher education institutions. Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes; a semester contribution of EUR 150 to 400 covers administration and a transport ticket. Applications for the winter semester usually close on 15 July and for the summer semester on 15 January, but many international master programmes close earlier through uni-assist. Germany has more than 400 higher education institutions. Public universities charge no tuition for most programmes; a semester contribution of EUR 150 to 400 covers administration and a transport ticket. Applications for the winter semester usually close on 15 July and for the summer semester on 15 January, but many international master programmes close earlier through uni-assist.
Student visa
Full visa guide| Visa | National visa for study (D) |
| Proof of funds | €11,904 per year in a blocked account (from 1 Jan 2026) |
| Fee | €75 |
| Processing | 30 to 90 days |