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How much does XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences cost for international students?
XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences and charges tuition. The standard fee is 950 EUR per month, which is 5,700 EUR per semester or 11,400 EUR per year, for all Bachelor's and Master's programmes. The International Entrepreneurship Program, which combines the Digital Business Bachelor's with the X.Lab startup incubator in Berlin, costs 15,000 EUR per year. The fee tables list one rate for all students, so non-EU students pay the same as German and EU students. XU's "Study now, pay later" education fund is only available to EU and OECD citizens. All degree programmes are taught face to face on campus.
XU publishes no semester contribution to a Studierendenwerk or student body. The only recurring semester charge is the Deutschlandsemesterticket, which is mandatory for Bachelor's students and optional for Master's students. It cost 208.80 EUR in winter 2025/26 and is about 226.80 EUR from winter 2026/27 (national price); confirm the amount with XU Student Services. You apply directly to XU through its online application form, not via uni-assist, and no application fee is published.
| Item | Cost for international students |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 950 EUR per month, 5,700 EUR per semester, 11,400 EUR per year; 34,200 EUR for the full 3-year programme |
| International Entrepreneurship Program (Digital Business Bachelor's + X.Lab incubator) | 15,000 EUR per year |
| Master's (M.Sc., M.A.) | 950 EUR per month, 11,400 EUR per year; 22,800 EUR for a 2-year M.Sc. |
| International MBA | 950 EUR per month; 17,100 EUR for the 18-month programme (a 12-month option also exists) |
| Separate fee for non-EU students | None; one rate for all students |
| Application fee | None published |
| Deutschlandsemesterticket | About 226.80 EUR per semester, mandatory for Bachelor's students only |
For your visa you also need proof of funds of 11,904 EUR for the year (2026, Federal Foreign Office), usually in a blocked account.
What are the application deadlines?
| Degree | Intake | Deadline (non-EU) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | April and October | No fixed deadline |
| Data Science (M.Sc.) | April and October | No fixed deadline |
| Industry 4.0 (M.Sc.), International MBA, Digital Transformation & Sustainability (M.A.) | January, April, July and October | No fixed deadline |
XU publishes no application deadline for any applicant group, EU or non-EU; admission is rolling and no programme has restricted admission. Enrolment documents must be presented by the start of the semester (1 April or 1 October). If you need a visa, apply early so there is enough time for your visa appointment, and confirm the latest possible application date with XU admissions.
How many programmes are taught in English?
9 English-taught degree programmes; XU teaches all of its programmes in English:
- Coding & Software Engineering (Bachelor's)
- Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (Bachelor's)
- Digital Business & Sustainability (Bachelor's; also offered as the International Entrepreneurship Program with the X.Lab incubator)
- Digital Marketing & Social Media (Bachelor's)
- Industry 4.0 Management (Bachelor's)
- Data Science (M.Sc.)
- Digital Transformation & Sustainability (M.A.) – the programme page gives both 1 year and 4 semesters, so confirm the duration with XU
- Industry 4.0 (M.Sc.)
- International MBA (12 or 18 months)
About XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences
XU Exponential University of Applied Sciences is a private, state-recognised university of applied sciences in Potsdam, Brandenburg, founded in 2018. It had 162 students in winter semester 2025/26, most of them international. Its campus is at Marlene-Dietrich-Allee 12B in Potsdam-Babelsberg.
Its Bachelor's and Master's programmes cover data science and artificial intelligence, software engineering, digital business, digital marketing, Industry 4.0 and management, all taught in English and on campus.
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