Studying in Göttingen
In Göttingen our catalogue has 3 universities with 19 programmes (7 in English). Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
- Universities
- 3
- Language schools
- not in our catalogue
- Tuition fee
- none
What to look for in Göttingen
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Göttingen.
Transport and everyday life
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Universities in Göttingen
All 3 universities →
Language courses
There are no language schools in Göttingen in our catalogue. The nearest ones:
Göttingen and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with a place in a dormitory.
Other cities of Lower Saxony
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Göttingen or a cheaper city?
We'll pick a city for your programme and budget: first where you qualify with your certificate and language, then where life is cheaper.