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How much does Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences cost for international students?
Alanus is a private, state-recognised university, so every programme charges tuition, and the fee is set per programme. There are no separate fees for non-EU students. Bachelor and Master programmes cost 900 to 3,696 EUR per semester under the fee regulation in force from 1 September 2026. You can also pay monthly, which costs slightly more in total.
There is no public semester contribution. Full-time students pay for the Deutschland-Semesterticket separately: 226.80 EUR for fall semester 2026/27, which covers public transport across Germany. One-off fees apply on top.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor (B.A., B.F.A.) | 900 to 3,696 EUR per semester, by programme |
| Master (M.A., M.F.A., M.Ed.) | 900 to 3,696 EUR per semester, by programme |
| M.A. Waldorf Pedagogy in English (part-time) | 5,400 EUR per year, 16,200 EUR in total |
| Study contract and student ID (one-off) | 300 EUR + 25 EUR |
| Thesis registration (Bachelor or Master) | 300 EUR |
| Deutschland-Semesterticket (full-time students) | 226.80 EUR, fall 2026/27 |
Architecture (3,696 EUR) is the most expensive programme; the 900 EUR programmes are at the Mannheim study centre.
Paying tuition does not replace proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year (2026, Federal Foreign Office), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor and Master | Fall (mid-September) | No fixed deadline, applications all year |
| Selected programmes | Spring (mid-March) | No fixed deadline, applications all year |
| M.A. Waldorf Pedagogy in English | August | To be announced |
Alanus publishes one rule for all applicants: you can apply all year, as long as you meet the requirements by the start of the semester. There is no separate date for non-EU applicants and no application fee.
How many programmes are taught in English?
One programme, at Master level: Pedagogy / Waldorf Pedagogy in English (M.A., part-time, 3 years). All other programmes require German, via TestDaF, DSH or equivalent.
About Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences
Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences (Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft) is a private, state-recognised art school in Alfter, on the edge of Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, with a second study centre in Mannheim. It was founded in 1973, has 1,392 students, and offers programmes in fine and performing arts, architecture, art therapy, education, business and philosophy.
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