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How much does Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz cost for international students?
KH Mainz is a state-recognised university run by the Catholic Church and charges no tuition fees for its Bachelor's and Master's programmes.
Students pay a semester contribution each semester, which covers the semester ticket and other services; part of it can be refunded under certain conditions. KH Mainz does not publish the amount online, so check the current figure with the Student Office before you enrol.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | No tuition fees |
| Master | No tuition fees |
No tuition does not mean no proof of funds. For the student visa you still need to show 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account, and that money has to be transferred months before the semester starts.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Application period |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor: Social Work, Practical Theology, double degree | Winter | 1 February to 30 June |
| Bachelor: Social Work (dual) | Winter | 1 February to 31 August |
| Bachelor: Health and Nursing (training-integrated) | Summer | 1 January to 15 March |
| Master's programmes | Summer | 1 November to 31 January |
KH Mainz publishes one set of application periods for all applicants; there is no separate non-EU date. Applications are made online via the kathi-net portal.
How many programmes are taught in English?
No degree programme at KH Mainz is taught in English. Its programmes in social work, social sciences, health and nursing, and practical theology are taught in German, and applicants with a foreign school certificate must prove sufficient German.
About Catholic University of Applied Sciences Mainz
The Katholische Hochschule Mainz is a state-recognised university of applied sciences run by the Catholic Church in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, founded in 1972, with 1,396 students. It specialises in social work, health and practical theology, and offers Bachelor's and Master's programmes. There is no numerus clausus.
The dual Social Work and the training-integrated Health and Nursing programmes require a training contract with an employer in Germany. International applicants can take part, but they need to secure that contract before applying for their visa.