Studying in Saxony
Official name: Free State of Saxony
Saxony has 25 universities in our catalogue, including TU Dresden, SRH, TU Chemnitz. Universities here may set a tuition fee for international students themselves — check it on the programme page. The Semesterbeitrag is €94–338 per semester. There are 5 Studienkollegs in the land.
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 | set by the university |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €94–338 per semesterall students; what it includes is set by the university |
| Studienkollegs | 2 state, 3 private: Zittau, Leipzig, Glauchau, Dresden |
For comparison: Baden-Württemberg charges international students €1,500 per semester at public universities.
Cities of the land
All 12 cities of Saxony →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 25 universities →
Studienkollegs of the land
A Studienkolleg prepares for the Feststellungsprüfung if your school certificate does not give direct access to a German university. Entrance exams and courses differ from college to college.
Questions about studying in Saxony
Where can I study in Saxony?
Does the land affect admission?
Are there Studienkollegs in Saxony?
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.