Studying in Schleswig-Holstein
Schleswig-Holstein has 13 universities in our catalogue, including SRH, CAU, THL. Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution. The Semesterbeitrag is €75–264 per semester. There are 2 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 | not chargedpublic universities, including international students |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €75–264 per semesterall students; what it includes is set by the university |
| Studienkollegs | 1 state, 1 private: Kiel, Eckernförde |
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 8 cities of Schleswig-Holstein →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 13 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 Schleswig-Holstein
Is studying in Schleswig-Holstein free for international students?
Where can I study in Schleswig-Holstein?
Does the land affect admission?
Are there Studienkollegs in Schleswig-Holstein?
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.