Studying in Magdeburg
In Magdeburg our catalogue has 2 universities with 15 programmes (6 in English), including OvGU, HS Magdeburg. There is 1 Studienkolleg in the city. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
What to look for in Magdeburg
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Magdeburg.
Transport and everyday life
Part-time work
Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.
Health insurance
Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.
Universities in Magdeburg
All 2 universities →
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
University · 12 programmes
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
Applied sciences · 4 programmes
Language courses
There are no language schools in Magdeburg in our catalogue. The nearest ones:
Studienkolleg in Magdeburg
Magdeburg and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with a place in a dormitory.
Magdeburg · you are here
universities OvGU, HS Magdeburg
Munich
Living costsfrom €943 / mo.
universities TUM, LMU, HM
Berlin
universities TUB, FU Berlin, HU Berlin
Hamburg
universities UHH, UE, SRH
Other cities of Saxony-Anhalt
All 11 cities of Saxony-Anhalt →Questions about studying in Magdeburg
How many universities are there in Magdeburg?
Our catalogue lists 2 universities in Magdeburg.
Can I study in English in Magdeburg?
Yes, 6 programmes are taught in English.
Do international students pay tuition in Magdeburg?
No tuition fee at public universities — only the Semesterbeitrag.
Is there a Studienkolleg in Magdeburg?
Europäisches Studienkolleg der Wirtschaft Magdeburg.
Magdeburg 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.