Study abroad
Public universities charge almost no tuition — only a few hundred euros per semester. The trade-off is the German language requirement and a mandatory blocked account before the visa.
Why here
Public universities charge no tuition in most states; students pay a semester fee of roughly 150–350 euros, which includes a public transport pass.
Engineering, automotive and automation are national strengths, and dual programmes tie study directly to placements in industry.
Graduates may extend their residence permit for eighteen months to look for work in their field.
Outside Munich and Frankfurt, rent and daily expenses run well below the UK, the US or Australia.
Entry
These are the common thresholds for most programmes. Individual universities and departments may ask for more — the authoritative list is on the admissions page of the institution you are targeting.
High school completion plus one year of university in Vietnam, or a year at a Studienkolleg to qualify for year one.
German-taught programmes require B2, and some fields ask for C1. English-taught programmes require IELTS 6.5.
Open a Sperrkonto holding one year of living costs at the level published by the government, released to you monthly after arrival.
German health cover is mandatory before enrolment; students under thirty qualify for public cover at a reduced rate.
Costs
The figures below are reference ranges as of the last update.
Language preparation
This is the only one of the seven destinations where English is not the main door. Wobridge teaches German to CEFR B2; English-taught programmes follow the same IELTS roadmap as elsewhere.
Pronunciation, the alphabet, basic sentence structure and everyday vocabulary. Enough for routine day-to-day exchanges.
The case and tense systems, reading longer texts, writing letters and stating opinions. Many foundation programmes admit at this level.
Academic language, following lectures and joining discussions. The standard threshold for German-taught degrees.
The courses below prepare for the exact tests this country requires. A consultation will confirm your entry point once we have measured your current level.
Band 0.0 – 4.5
For complete beginners, or anyone rebuilding their English from the ground up before starting exam preparation.
What you study
Scholarships
A few awards currently open. The search page has full filters by study level, award type and language test.
Full scholarship · Full award: tuition, a 1,400 euro monthly allowance, travel costs and insurance
A European Union scholarship for joint master's programmes taught across at least two member countries. One application covers the whole consortium rather than each university separately.
Full scholarship · Full award: a 992 euro monthly stipend, airfare, insurance and a German language course
A German Academic Exchange Service scholarship for development-related master's programmes, requiring at least two years of relevant professional experience.
Living stipend · 300 euros a month for at least two semesters
A living-cost scholarship for students already enrolled at German universities, regardless of nationality, assessed on academic results and civic engagement. Applications go through your own university.
Process
Decide between German-taught and English-taught programmes — the two routes diverge from the very first language class.
Reach B2 in German, or IELTS 6.5 for an English-taught programme.
Most universities process international applications through uni-assist; documents must be translated and certified to German standards.
Transfer a full year of living costs into a Sperrkonto at an accepted bank.
Book an embassy appointment and submit the offer, language certificate, Sperrkonto confirmation and health insurance.
A general checklist. A specific institution or visa category may require further documents.
Services
The centre handles the application work and the language preparation. Choosing the institution and the field of study stays with you.
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FAQ
Public universities in most states charge no tuition, including for international students; Baden-Württemberg is the exception. Students still pay a 150–350 euro semester fee, which includes a transport pass.
Yes, through English-taught programmes, which are concentrated at master's level. English-taught bachelor's options are far fewer, so most undergraduate applications go the German-language route.
A preparatory year for students whose school-leaving qualification is not equivalent to the German Abitur. It ends with the Feststellungsprüfung examination, which opens year one.
No. The German embassy decides. We teach the language to the required level and help you assemble a properly translated and certified file.
Book a consultation so we can review your current level, budget and timeline. We will tell you what your application is still missing and how long the language threshold is likely to take.
