University of Göttingen

The University of Göttingen (Georg August University of Göttingen) is a public research university in Göttingen, Lower Saxony, with a strong tradition in the natural and life sciences, humanities and social sciences. It is a popular choice for international students thanks to its many English-taught master's programmes and the absence of general tuition fees.

The university estimates living expenses in Göttingen at around EUR 750 per month. The International Office (Göttingen International) welcomes new international students with an introductory week and supports them with application, enrolment, visa and residence questions.

Full tuition detail (verified): There are no general tuition fees at the University of Göttingen (tuition has been abolished in Lower Saxony). All students pay a semester/administrative contribution of around EUR 380 per semester (the exact amount is announced before each semester). It covers local buses in Göttingen, regional trains in Lower Saxony, free or reduced entry to cultural events, and subsidized canteen meals. Doctoral tuition is fully subsidized by the government; doctoral students pay only the administrative semester fee of approx. EUR 300 (reduced by EUR 75 for holders of German public scholarships such as DAAD).

How to apply

International applicants apply through the university's online application portal in four steps: register, create and complete the application, upload certificates and documents, then submit. Applications left 'in preparation' and not submitted by the deadline are not considered.

Deadlines (non-EU applicants, restricted-admission bachelor's, first semester)

• Winter semester (studies start October): 01 March – 30 April
• Summer semester (studies start April): 01 September – 31 October

Evaluation fee

The university charges a fee of EUR 65 once per application semester for the evaluation of foreign higher education entrance qualifications, payable by bank transfer before the application deadline. Applicants to doctoral or master's programmes, and students already enrolled, are exempt.

Documents

• Higher education entrance qualification with transcripts (upload all pages of each document type in one file)
• Additional documents as requested by the portal for your chosen programme
• Master's applicants: check the programme pages for faculty-specific requirements

The university states that only information it publishes itself is valid for applications, and that it does not cooperate with commercial placement agencies.

English language requirements: set per programme — the university publishes no single university-wide IELTS minimum. Check the requirements of your chosen programme.

Programmes

The University of Göttingen offers a wide range of bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes. Many master's programmes are taught in English, which makes Göttingen very accessible for students from South Asia.

Examples

• M.A. Modern Indian Studies — an English-taught programme focused on contemporary India, ideal for students from the region
• English-taught master's programmes in the natural and life sciences, forestry and economics — see the programme pages for details

Application deadlines and admission requirements differ by programme — always verify on the official programme page.

Scholarships

• Academic Degree Bursaries (STIBA): partial scholarships funded by the DAAD for international students who have largely financed their studies themselves and are about to complete their degree at Göttingen — awarded for a maximum of six months.
• Göttingen International funding opportunities: PROMOS, Chinese Government Scholarships (CSC), Fulbright, Jasso and Korea exchange scholarships.
• The DAAD scholarship database lists further funding options by home country.