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How much does Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
| Cost item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Regular degree tuition | No tuition fee |
| Some postgraduate programmes | Programme-specific fees |
| Semester contribution — Magdeburg | €326.80 |
| Semester contribution — Stendal | €318.80 |
| Long-duration study fee | €500 per semester, if the standard period of study is exceeded by more than four semesters |
Both semester contributions include the Deutschlandsemesterticket, valid on local public transport and local/regional trains throughout Germany.
What are the application deadlines?
| Programme | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Design (Bachelor); Engineering Design (Master); Interaction Design (Master) | Winter | 31 May |
| Industrial Design (Bachelor); Engineering Design (Master); Interaction Design (Master) | Summer | 30 November |
| Restricted-admission Bachelor programmes; Safety and Hazard Defence (Bachelor) | Winter | 31 May |
| StREaM (Bachelor) | Summer | 30 November |
| Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (Master) | Winter | 31 May |
| Water Engineering (Master) | Summer | 30 November |
| All unrestricted Bachelor and Master programmes | Winter | 15 August |
| All unrestricted Bachelor and Master programmes | Summer | 15 February |
These are uni-assist application deadlines for non-EU applicants with foreign educational qualifications. Use the programme-specific date whenever the programme is known; deadlines otherwise run from 31 May to 15 August for winter intake and from 30 November to 15 February for summer intake.
How do you apply to Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences?
Choose the degree
Check the degree page for admission requirements, intake and its current deadline.
Use uni-assist when your educational certificates were obtained abroad
uni-assist checks the basic admission requirements and forwards a positive application to the university.
Submit before the programme-specific non-EU deadline
Bachelor and Master deadlines are not identical; use the deadlines table and the current programme page.
Wait for the university decision
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences makes the final decision on admission.
Note: for applicants with incomplete documents applying as refugees, the university states that uni-assist currently charges €75 and that students who take up studies can apply for reimbursement. This applies specifically to that applicant group.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences offers 2 fully English-taught degree programmes.
Which English certificates does Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences accept?
There is no single university-wide English-test list that applies to every English-taught degree at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences. English-language requirements are set at programme level, so applicants should check the current admission requirements on the degree page before booking a language test. The university's current programme pages show B2-level English requirements for its English-taught degrees, but the accepted certificates and score details are programme-specific.
When does the semester start?
| Semester | Semester period | Lecture period |
|---|---|---|
| Winter 2026/27 | 1 Oct 2026 – 31 Mar 2027 | 12 Oct 2026 – 31 Jan 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | 1 Apr 2027 – 30 Sep 2027 | 5 Apr 2027 – 9 Jul 2027 |
Orientation days for winter 2026/27 are 5–9 October 2026; orientation days for summer 2027 are 1–2 April 2027.
What does it cost to live in Magdeburg & Stendal?
Shared room (student residence)
€194–€364/month
1-room apartment (student residence)
€257–€499/month
Semester transport ticket
Included in semester contribution
Rents include utilities, internet and TV. Studentenwerk Magdeburg publishes current dormitory rents rather than one single average, so applicants should check the current residence list and apply early.
About Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences is a state-supported university of applied sciences and a public-law corporation. Founded in 1991, it has three departments in Magdeburg and two in Stendal and offers around 50 degree programmes.
The university reports 5,039 students in winter semester 2025/26.
Frequently asked questions
Does Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences use uni-assist?
Yes. Applicants whose educational certificates were obtained abroad are instructed to apply through uni-assist; the university makes the final admission decision.
How many fully English-taught degree programmes are there?
2.
What is the current semester contribution?
€326.80 in Magdeburg and €318.80 in Stendal. Both include the Deutschlandsemesterticket.
How many students are enrolled?
5,039 in winter semester 2025/26.
Is regular degree study tuition-free?
Yes, except for some postgraduate courses. A €500 long-duration study fee can apply when the standard period of study is exceeded by more than four semesters.
Visa Support
Your visa support at Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences
Three steps from your admission letter to a visa plan built for your nationality.
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Enter your university access code
The Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences provides it: check your international office page, or ask them by email.
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Your plan is ready
Documents, deadlines and your visa appointment, in the right order.