Studying in Mainz
In Mainz our catalogue has 4 universities with 21 programmes (8 in English). There is 1 Studienkolleg in the city. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.
What to look for in Mainz
Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Mainz.
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 Mainz
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Language courses
There are no language schools in Mainz in our catalogue. The nearest ones:
Studienkolleg in Mainz
Mainz and other cities
All cities →The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with a place in a dormitory.
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