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How much does Trier University cost for international students?
Trier University is a public university in Rhineland-Palatinate and charges no tuition fees, for EU and non-EU students alike. Since winter 2025/26, Rhineland-Palatinate no longer charges a second-degree fee.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's and Master's | No tuition fees |
| Semester contribution (winter 2026/27, re-registration) | 371.80 EUR per semester (129 EUR Studierendenwerk + 16 EUR student body + 226.80 EUR Deutschlandsemesterticket) |
New students pay a slightly higher amount at first enrolment, which is shown during online enrolment. The amount can change each semester.
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 through the university's portal, PORTA, which only accepts applications until the deadline. Non-EU applicants have an earlier deadline for admission-free programmes than German and EU applicants.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted-admission programmes | Winter (October) | 15 July (applications from early May) |
| Admission-free programmes, including the English-taught Master's | Winter (October) | 31 May (German and EU applicants: 15 September) |
| Bachelor's and Master's | Summer (April) | 15 January |
After admission you must enrol within a further deadline, and you may be asked to send documents by post. Dates can change from year to year, so confirm them on the university's deadlines page before applying.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Trier University offers nine Master's programmes taught in English, for which applicants must prove English but not German:
| Field | Master's programmes |
|---|---|
| Economics and policy | Economics (M.Sc.); International Economics and Public Policy (M.A.); European and East Asian Governance (M.A.) |
| Data, statistics and computing | Data Science (M.Sc.); Applied Statistics (M.Sc.); Natural Language Processing (M.Sc.) |
| Environment and geography | Environmental Sciences (M.Sc.); Geoinformatics (M.Sc.) |
| Humanities | English Literatures and Media (M.A.) |
Check the current list and the English requirements on the programme pages, as the range can change.
About Trier University
Trier University is a public university in Trier, Rhineland-Palatinate. It was first founded in 1473 and re-established in 1970, and had around 10,200 students in winter 2025/26 in six faculties. It is a separate institution from Trier University of Applied Sciences.
The main campus is on the Tarforst heights above the city, with a second campus in a former military hospital.
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