University of Augsburg
Facts about the university
| Ownership | Public, Bavaria |
|---|---|
| City | Augsburg |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Students | ≈ 20,457 |
| Programmes | 10 programmes · 7 bachelor's, 2 master's, 1 in English |
| German for enrolment | B2 |
| Tuition fee |
set by the university for international students — see the programme page what it consists ofSemester contribution€181.95
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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| Semester contribution | €181.95 per semester |
| Application | With a VPD from uni-assist; bachelor's until 15.07; master's until 15.07 |
| Studienkolleg | Studienkolleg of the Universities of Bavaria |
About the university
The University of Augsburg maintains particularly close partnerships with the Universities of Pittsburgh (USA), Osijek (Croatia), Iasi (Romania) and Chabarowsk (Russia). It has cooperation agreements with over forty universities in Europe, Asia, South Africa, North America and Latin America. The number of ERASMUS exchange programmes also continues to grow. There are currently exchange programmes with more than 130 universities throughout Europe.
Foreign academics and students are warmly welcomed to all institutes of higher education in Augsburg and are offered rofessional advice about their stay. An office has been set up to answer all their questions, which they can consult before leaving their home country or upon arrival in Augsburg. This office deals with everything relating to residency permits (visas) and the practicalities of life in Germany. If required, they can even arrange an airport transfer from Munich Airport to Augsburg.
Anyone who has studied or carried out research here can keep in touch with the University of Augsburg once they have returned home. “Alumni Augsburg International” is a flourishing network that benefits all current Augsburg students, too, as they can use it to find contacts almost anywhere in the world when they themselves go abroad to study.
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.
Studienkolleg
If your school certificate does not give direct admission, you first go to a Studienkolleg and pass the Feststellungsprüfung — it is recognised by every university. The colleges listed here are this university's partners.
Programmes
All 10 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.
- 3Application with a VPD from uni-assistBachelor's until 15.07, master's until 15.07. 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 | set by the university for international students — see the programme page |
|---|---|
| Semester contribution | €181.95 |
Some programmes charge their own fee — see the programme page.
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.
Questions about University of Augsburg
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Universities nearby
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Requirements and deadlines differ within one university. We will pick 3–5 programmes for your certificate and language and plan everything back from the deadline.