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How much does Lutheran Theological Seminary Oberursel cost for international students?
The Lutheran Theological Seminary Oberursel is run by the Independent Evangelical-Lutheran Church (SELK) and charges a low tuition fee, with no separate rate for non-EU students.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | 180 EUR per semester |
| Enrolment fee | 25 EUR, one-off |
| RMV Deutschland-Semesterticket | About 217.80 EUR per semester |
| Student body fee | 8 EUR per semester |
| Library fee | 25 EUR per semester |
The seminary says the ticket price applies until the next RMV tariff increase. Most Deutschland-Semestertickets cost 226.80 EUR from winter 2026/27, so confirm the current amount with the student office.
The low fees do not replace the proof of funds. For your visa you still need 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Kirchliches Examen and Magister Theologiae, with ancient-language courses | Winter (October) | 1 June |
| Kirchliches Examen and Magister Theologiae, languages already completed | Winter (October) | 1 September |
| Kirchliches Examen and Magister Theologiae | Summer (April) | 1 March |
One set of dates applies to all applicants. You apply directly to the seminary with its application form, not through uni-assist. Your foreign school-leaving certificate must be equivalent to the German university entrance qualification. You need German at the level of the Deutsches Sprachdiplom (second level), DSH-2 or TestDaF level 4 in all four parts. Hebrew, Greek and Latin are taught at the start of the degree.
How many programmes are taught in English?
The Lutheran Theological Seminary Oberursel offers no English-taught programmes. Teaching is in German, and good German is required.
It offers 2 degrees in Protestant theology, each with a standard length of 12 semesters: the Kirchliches Examen (First Theological Examination) and the Magister Theologiae.
About Lutheran Theological Seminary Oberursel
The Lutheran Theological Seminary Oberursel (Lutherische Theologische Hochschule Oberursel) is a small, state-recognised university run by the Independent Evangelical-Lutheran Church (SELK) in Oberursel near Frankfurt, Hesse. It was founded in 1947 and has about 14 students (winter 2024/25).
It trains students in Protestant theology, mainly for ministry in the church.