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How much does University of Siegen cost for international students?
The University of Siegen charges no tuition for Bachelor's and Master's programmes, for EU and non-EU students alike, because North Rhine-Westphalia does not charge tuition at its public universities. The university also charges no fee for processing applications.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor | No tuition fees |
| Master | No tuition fees |
| Semester contribution (everyone, winter 2026/27) | 393.80 EUR (226.80 EUR Deutschlandticket, 140 EUR Studierendenwerk Siegen, 20 EUR student body, 7 EUR solidarity fund) |
| Preparatory German course (DSH preparation) | 500 EUR per semester, in addition to the semester contribution |
No part of the semester contribution can be waived, and the amount is set each semester, so it changes. New students must pay it by the date in their enrolment letter to complete enrolment.
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.
What are the application deadlines?
The university states that for English-taught Master's programmes and non-EU applicants, deadlines often end on 30 April or earlier for winter and 31 October for summer because of the visa process. Each Master's programme publishes its own application period, and some (for example Computer Science) admit non-EU applicants in winter only. Master's applications go through the university's own portal unisono; non-EU applicants for Bachelor's programmes apply by email to the admissions office. The university does not use uni-assist and charges no application fee.
| Degree | Intake | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Master, English-taught (most programmes) | Winter | 30 April |
| Master, English-taught (most programmes) | Summer | 31 October |
| Master in Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, LiDAS | Winter | 15 July |
| Bachelor in Psychology, European Business Communication, Social Sciences in Europe | Winter | 15 July |
| All other Bachelor's programmes | Winter / summer | End of August / end of February |
| Other Master's programmes | Winter / summer | See the programme page |
Some English-taught Master's open their application window later (Human-Computer Interaction: 1 to 30 April), and Roads to Democracies recommends that non-EU applicants apply by 28 February. Check your programme's page before you apply.
How many programmes are taught in English?
Thirteen degree programmes are taught in English, all at Master's level:
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Economic Policy
- Embedded Intelligence Nanosystems Engineering (EMINENT, joint degree)
- Engineering of Hydro-Environmental Extremes
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Physics
- Quantum Science
- Roads to Democracies (M.A.)
Programmes taught in German and English are not counted. All Bachelor's programmes are taught in German.
About University of Siegen
The University of Siegen is a public university in Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia, founded in 1972. It teaches arts and humanities, education, architecture, economics and business law, and science and engineering, and is one of the few universities in the state to offer dual study programmes in engineering. It is a member of the ATHENA European University alliance and has campuses on the hills above the city and in the city centre.
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