Studying in Brandenburg
Brandenburg has 14 universities in our catalogue, including UP, UE, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution. The Semesterbeitrag is €291–403 per semester.
What the land sets
The land sets the money: the tuition fee and the framework for semester contributions. Application deadlines, language requirements and admission rules are not up to the land — each university sets them, so check them on the programme page.
| Tuition fee for international students | not chargedpublic universities, including international students |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €291–403 per semesterall students; what it includes is set by the university |
For comparison: Baden-Württemberg charges international students €1,500 per semester at public universities.
Tuition fee: public universities, international students; EU and EEA citizens pay like Germans. Source
Cities of the land
All 10 cities of Brandenburg →The land's rules are the same in every city: tuition fee and Semesterbeitrag framework don't change. Cities differ in their universities and in everyday life.
Universities of the land
All 14 universities →
Questions about studying in Brandenburg
Is studying in Brandenburg free for international students?
Where can I study in Brandenburg?
Does the land affect admission?
The land affects money, not admission
Admission rules are set by the university and the faculty. We'll look at your case as a whole: where you can get in, what to do about the language and where it is cheaper.