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How much does Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
Schmalkalden is a state university in Thuringia and charges no tuition fees for full-time Bachelor's and Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike. Every student pays the semester contribution, which is set each semester.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's (full-time) | No tuition fees |
| Master's (full-time) | No tuition fees |
| Semester contribution (winter 2026/27) | 331.80 EUR per semester, incl. 226.80 EUR Deutschlandticket |
Part-time distance-learning programmes charge their own fees and do not support a student visa. 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?
You apply online directly to Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences; uni-assist is not needed. Applicants with a degree from China, India or Vietnam need an APS certificate.
| Programme | Intake | Application period |
|---|---|---|
| English-taught Bachelor's and Master's | Winter | 1 February – 15 April |
| English-taught Bachelor's and Master's | Summer | 1 September – 15 November |
| German-taught Bachelor's and Master's | Winter | 1 April – 15 July |
| German-taught Master's | Summer | 1 October – 15 January |
Not every programme starts in both semesters: the English Bachelor's in Mechatronics and Robotics admits in summer only, and all German-taught Bachelor's start in winter. Some official pages list later dates for individual English-taught programmes (up to 15 June / 15 December), so confirm the date on your programme page; the dates above are the safe ones for visa applicants.
How many programmes are taught in English?
6 degree programmes are taught in English: 2 Bachelor's and 4 Master's.
Bachelor's: International Business and Economics (B.A.) and Mechatronics and Robotics (B.Eng.).
Master's: Applied Computer Science (M.Sc.), Finance (M.Sc.), International Business and Economics (M.A.) and Mechatronics and Robotics (M.Eng.).
English-taught programmes require TOEFL or IELTS (for example IELTS 6.5 for the IBE Master's) unless English is your mother tongue or your school-leaving qualification was obtained in a mainly English-speaking country.
About Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences
Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences is a public university of applied sciences in Schmalkalden, Thuringia, founded in 1991. Its compact campus on the edge of the Thuringian Forest has lecture halls, labs, library, halls of residence and sports facilities within walking distance.
It has five faculties: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Business Law, and Business and Economics. Its part-time distance-learning programmes charge fees and are not a route to a student visa.
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