University of Bonn
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University of Bonn is in Bonn, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German. Language: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72. Applying: intake: Winter semester, Summer semester. Scholarships: 1 from the university; government scholarships: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia.
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Quick summary
| Cost per year | not yet determined |
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| Money from the college | Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. 1 named scholarship(s) confirmed open to international students. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | not yet determined English minimum: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 72, PTE 59. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Jul 15. |
| Where and how students live | Bonn · 15 km from CGN airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“Can prospective students outside Germany also apply for a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship? Yes! They will need to have been admitted to or enrolled at the University of Bonn at the start of the funding period.”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Very good study achievements at school or university”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English requirements
Sources (3)“Internet-based test (iBT): with a minimum score of 72”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“IELTS Academic with a minimum score of 5.5 (Overall band score)”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“PTE Academic: 59”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | No (reference)Sources (1)“All programs awarding a bachelor's, state examination or Church degree require German language proficiency DSH level 2, CEFR level C1, as per DSH examination regulations.”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Deutschlandstipendium
€300 (≈ US$334)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
Sources (3)
“The scholarship provides a monthly sum of EUR 300 (EUR 3,600 a year, funded 50/50 by sponsors and the federal government).”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Can prospective students outside Germany also apply for a Deutschlandstipendium scholarship? Yes! They will need to have been admitted to or enrolled at the University of Bonn at the start of the funding period.”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Very good study achievements at school or university”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Economics · 3 years Source (2)“Bachelor of Science Economics”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Standard period of study 6 Semester”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Economics and Computer Science · 3 years Source (2)“The three-year interdisciplinary Bachelor program Economics and Computer Science combines economics and computer science.”www.econ.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction: German/English”www.econ.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester, Summer semester Source (1)“Your complete application documents must be uploaded no later than July 15 for the winter semester and January 15 for the summer semester.”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | School transcript / academic records: Required Source (1)“Secondary-school graduation certificate, including overview of grades and transcript and German or English translation”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Government scholarships for studying in Germany
Funded by the government, not by the university; check whether this university takes part and the application route.
Government Scholarships Programme Oman
Ministry of Higher Education, Sultanate of Oman
€1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
- Who can receive it: Students from Oman
- Amount: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700)
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Oman's Ministry of Education covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments of 1,500 euros - One-off payment of travel expenses (outward and return flight) - Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover - Payment of German language course - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisia
Amount not published
- Who can receive it: Students from Tunisia
Sources (4)
“The programme is aimed at applicants with a secondary education diploma wishing to take a Bachelor or Master's degree in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The programme funds participation in Bachelor and Master's degree programmes at state and state-recognised universities in Germany.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Tunesia's Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur covers the following: - Monthly scholarship payments - One-off payment of travel expenses - Payments towards health insurance cover - Payment of semester fees at German universities”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“The Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Recherche Scientifique Tunis is responsible for awarding the scholarships. The most important selection criteria are the candidate's academic achievements.”www2.daad.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11Deadlines (2027 entry)
| Application — Summer semester | Jan 15Source (1)“Your complete application documents must be uploaded no later than July 15 for the winter semester and January 15 for the summer semester.”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Winter semester | Jul 15Source (1)“Your complete application documents must be uploaded no later than July 15 for the winter semester and January 15 for the summer semester.”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Tuition | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | €1,000 per month (≈ US$1,100) (reference) |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Sources (1)
“Living expenses for a student in Bonn amount to roughly €1,000 a month and will mainly go on your rent.”www.uni-bonn.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
Location
| City / state | Bonn |
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| Nearest major airport | Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), about 15 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q152171 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).