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Universities with German-taught programmes

Most programmes in Germany and Austria are taught in German. Admission usually requires level C1 — TestDaF, DSH or the Goethe-Zertifikat; the exact requirement is on the programme page.

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210 universities in 124 cities: 189 public and 20 private. By type: applied sciences — 104, university — 65, art and music — 26, technical — 15.

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Germany 210Austria 0
University type
University 65Technical 15Applied sciences 104Art and music 26
Ownership
Public 189Private 20Church-run 1
Language of programmes
German 210English 165
Tuition for international students
Tuition-free 119Up to €1,500 per semester 30
Has a Studienkolleg
At the university 24Refers to a partner college 76Foundation 0

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Kassel University
UniversityPublictuition-free for international students

Kassel University

Kassel · Hesse · Germany
Programmes8
In English4
Fee / semester€290.83
Collegeat the university
Tuition€0including international students
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University of Hildesheim
UniversityPublictuition-free for international students

University of Hildesheim

Hildesheim · Lower Saxony · Germany
Programmes7
In English2
Fee / semester€398.89
Tuition€0including international students
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University of Erfurt
UniversityPublictuition-free for international students

University of Erfurt

Erfurt · Thuringia · Germany
Programmes6
In English3
Fee / semester€286.80
Collegevia Nordhausen
Tuition€0including international students
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How many universities are in this selection?
210 universities in 124 cities: 189 public and 20 private. By type: applied sciences — 104, university — 65, art and music — 26, technical — 15.
Do public universities charge tuition fees?
Public universities in most federal states charge no tuition, only the semester fee; Baden-Württemberg charges international students €1,500 per semester. Private universities set their own fees — they are shown on each university page.

A university is chosen for the programme

Requirements, language and deadlines differ even within one university. Start with the programme — the catalogue shows which universities offer it.

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