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How much does University of Bamberg cost for international students?
The University of Bamberg charges no tuition for Bachelor's and consecutive Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike. From winter 2026/27, applicants from outside the EU and EEA pay an application fee of 60 EUR per application round, charged once even for several applications in the same semester and not refunded; it is paid via ePayBayern before the application is processed.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's and consecutive Master's | No tuition fees |
| Application fee (non-EU applicants, per application round) | 60 EUR |
| Semester contribution (2026) | 123.22 EUR per semester, including a 53.22 EUR semester ticket for buses and regional trains in the city and district of Bamberg |
The semester contribution does not include the Deutschlandticket, but students can buy it at a reduced price. The amount is set each semester, so it can change.
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?
Applications go through the university's own portal, not uni-assist. Master's deadlines are set per programme and apply equally to international applicants.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (foreign certificates) | Winter / summer | 15 July / 15 January (applications from mid-May / mid-November) |
| International Software Systems Science, M.Sc. | Winter / summer | 15 July / 15 January |
| Strategy & Sustainability, M.Sc. | Winter / summer | 15 September / 15 March |
| Most other Master's programmes | Winter / summer | 2 October / 25 March |
| Double-degree tracks | Winter | 21 June |
A 2 October deadline falls after the winter semester has begun, so applicants who need a visa should apply well before it to receive the admission letter in time. EU and EEA citizens can apply to open-admission Bachelor's programmes until the end of the enrolment period.
How many programmes are taught in English?
The University of Bamberg offers five Master's programmes taught in English:
| Programme | Degree |
|---|---|
| English and American Studies | M.A. |
| European Economic Studies | M.Sc. |
| International Software Systems Science | M.Sc. |
| Sociology and Social Research | M.Sc. |
| Strategy & Sustainability | M.Sc. |
English-taught double-degree tracks in Political Science, Sociology and Strategy & Sustainability and a European Joint Master's in English and American Studies are also available as variants of these programmes. Bachelor's programmes are taught in German.
About University of Bamberg
The University of Bamberg is a public university in Bamberg, Bavaria, founded in 1647, with around 9,500 students in four faculties. It focuses on the humanities and cultural studies, the social sciences and economics, the human sciences, and information systems and applied computer science.
Its buildings are spread across the historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Bamberg lies on the ICE line between Berlin and Munich.
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