University of Rostock
The University of Rostock, founded in 1419, is the oldest university in the Baltic Sea region. With over 150 courses, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, it combines tradition with modern interdisciplinary research.
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern |
|---|---|
| City | Rostock |
| Founded | 1419 |
| Students | ≈ 12,678 |
| Programmes | 3 programmes · 1 bachelor's, 1 master's, 1 in English |
| German for enrolment | B2 |
| Tuition fee |
€0 per semester for international students what it consists ofTuition fee of the federal state (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), international students€0 Semester contribution€352
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €352 per semester |
| Application | bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 31.05 |
| Campuses | Rostok Campus |
About the university
University of Rostock: Tradition Meets Innovation
The University of Rostock offers a comprehensive educational environment with nine faculties and numerous interdisciplinary research opportunities. Renowned for its strengths in science, engineering, and humanities, it promotes early involvement in research, lifelong learning, and global citizenship. Strategically positioned near the Baltic Sea, the university has strong international ties and provides a welcoming atmosphere for international students.
Faculties
The faculty determines the campus, the language of its programmes and the admission committee that evaluates your grades. Requirements can differ between faculties of the same university.
Programmes
All 3 programmes →How to apply
The general procedure is the same for all programmes of the university; the required grade, language and additional requirements are on the page of each programme.
- 1Check your school-leaving certificateDirect admission, admission after a year at a university at home, or Studienkolleg first — it depends on your country and certificate.
- 2German B2 and a certificateDSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
- 3ApplicationBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 31.05. Deadlines differ between programmes — check the programme page.
- 4Admission, visa, movingPlan 2–3 months for the visa and the blocked account — start them in parallel with the application.
What it costs to study
| Tuition fee | €0 per semester for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee of the federal state (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), international students | €0 |
| Semester contribution | €352 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
Campuses
About the campuses in detail →A programme is tied to a campus — when looking for housing, go by the campus, not by the university's main address.
Studying in Rostock: housing, transport, costs →If you don't meet the requirements yet
Two typical stops: a school certificate without direct admission and German below the required level. Both can be solved within a year, but plan them before you apply, not after a rejection.
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