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How much does University of Koblenz cost for international students?
The University of Koblenz charges no tuition fees for a first Bachelor's or Master's, including for students from outside the EU. A second Master's after a German or other European Master's costs 650 EUR per semester; this applies to everyone, while a previous Master's from outside the EU is normally exempt.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first Bachelor or Master | No tuition fees |
| Tuition, second Master after a German or European Master | 650 EUR per semester |
| Semester contribution (everyone) | 350.30 EUR per semester (104 EUR Studierendenwerk, 19.50 EUR AStA, 226.80 EUR Deutschlandticket) |
| First UniCard (first enrolment only) | 10 EUR |
| uni-assist application | 75 EUR for the first choice, 30 EUR for each additional choice |
The amount is set each semester, so it changes.
Even without tuition, you need proof of funds for the student visa: 11,904 EUR for the year, usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
Since summer 2026, applicants with a foreign school or university qualification can apply only through uni-assist; the university's own portal is for German qualifications only. The uni-assist portal opens at the beginning of March for winter and the beginning of September for summer. Applicants from China, Mongolia, Vietnam and India need an APS certificate, and Pakistani qualifications need HEC verification.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Web and Data Science (M.Sc.) | Winter (October) | 15 June (the programme recommends applying by 15 May; EU applicants: 15 July) |
| Other English-taught Master's | Winter / summer | Published for EU applicants as 15 July / 15 January; non-EU dates may be earlier, confirm on the uni-assist page |
| Bachelor and other Master's | Winter / summer | See the programme page |
The general non-EU deadlines are published as tables on the university's uni-assist page. The university advises non-EU applicants to apply as early as possible, especially if they need a visa.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Five Master's programmes are taught in English:
- BioGeo Sciences (M.Sc.)
- E-Government (M.Sc.)
- Material Science (M.Sc.)
- Mathematical Modeling, Simulation and Optimization (M.Sc.)
- Web and Data Science (M.Sc.)
Web and Data Science requires TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Cambridge B2. German-taught programmes require TestDaF 4 or equivalent. Teacher-training degrees with English as a subject are not counted here.
About University of Koblenz
The University of Koblenz (Universität Koblenz) is a public university in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate. It has been an independent university since 1 January 2023, when the University of Koblenz-Landau (formed in 1990) was restructured; its roots go back to a teachers' seminary founded in 1903. It has four faculties: Educational Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and Computer Science. It is a separate institution from Koblenz University of Applied Sciences and from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau.
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