University of Münster
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University of Münster is in Münster, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Standard entry requirements: Foreign secondary school-leaving certificate must be recognised as equivalent to a German university entrance qualification; International Baccalaureate (IB) treated as a foreign secondary school-leaving certificate, not as a German Abitur. 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. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. Government scholarships for this country: Government Scholarships Programme Oman, Government Scholarships Programme Tunisia. |
| Chances of admission | Foreign secondary school-leaving certificate: must be recognised as equivalent to a German university entrance qualification. International Baccalaureate (IB): treated as a foreign secondary school-leaving certificate, not as a German Abitur. Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Jan 15 (Main round) Last round: Main round, Jul 15. |
| Where and how students live | Münster · 20 km from FMO airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| 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.
Requirements by teaching language
| Programmes taught in German | Programmes taught in English | |
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| Bachelor's programme | Business Administration (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (2)“Flexible, ambitious, relevant - The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Münster”www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“180 ECTS (6 Semesters)”www.wiwi.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | Human Movement in Sports and Exercise (B.Sc.) · 3 years Source (3)“Bachelor of Science - Human Movement in Sports and Exercise”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction: English”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Duration: 6 semesters / 3 years”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| English test policy | not yet determined | Human Movement in Sports and Exercise (B.Sc.): English proficiency test not required Source (1)“Proof of language proficiency (german, english), as well as a sports apptitude test is not required.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (2)“Scholarships are available, however, to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement or a high level of social and intercultural commitment. There are numerous scholarships offered every year, e.g. the ProTalent scholarship”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Partial scholarship programmes are available, e.g. the “ProTalent” scholarship programme at the University of Münster, as well as numerous individual funding opportunities.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | No conditional admissionSources (1)“There is no conditional admission at the University of Münster.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (2)“We offer only one English taught Bachelor’s programme (B. Sc. in Human Movement in Sports and Exercise) All other programmes are taught in German.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The University of Münster offers an English-language bachelor's programme and a wide range of English-language master's programmes which are conducted entirely in English.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| The college's own entrance examination | YesSources (1)“There are specific entrance examinations for some degree programmes in the music arts and sports sciences.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
ProTalent Scholarship
€300 (≈ US$334)
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$334)
Sources (2)
“The ProTalent scholarship programme promotes students with outstanding academic achievement. They receive a stipend of 300 euros per month which enables them to concentrate on successfully completing their studies.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Scholarships are available, however, to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement or a high level of social and intercultural commitment. There are numerous scholarships offered every year, e.g. the ProTalent scholarship”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12Programmes
| Bachelor's programme | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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Applying
| Academic entry requirement for your school qualification |
Requirements for other school qualifications differ by country — see the college's page ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester, Summer semester Source (2)“Summer semester 2027”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Winter semester 2027/28”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application requirement | School transcript / academic records: Required (reference) Source (1)“You will be asked to upload the following documents: School leaving certificate/secondary school certificate/previous education certificates”www.uni-muenster.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 15 (reference)Source (2)“Summer semester 2027”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Non-restricted bachelor's / Magister Theology Beginning of November 2026 to 15 January 2027”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Winter semester | Jul 15 (reference)Source (2)“Winter semester 2027/28”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Non-restricted bachelor's / Magister Theology Beginning of May 2027 to 15 July 2027”www.uni-muenster.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 | €140 per month (≈ US$156) (reference) |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €11,904 per year (≈ US$13,200) (reference) |
Sources (4)
“Students in Münster normally need around € 1000 each month to cover living expenses in Münster without having to work part-time.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students in Münster can expect to pay around 1000 euros per month to cover their living expenses. These include:”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Health insurance: ca. € 140”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students who require a study visa in Germany must prove that they have access to sufficient funds to cover all expenses while living in Germany (at least € 11,904 per year).”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-11; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (2)“You will not automatically be allocated a Dormitory room when you are admitted!”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Many first-year students apply for a room in a hall of residence in the Studierendenwerk's facilities, but you can expect long waiting times.”www.uni-muenster.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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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 | Münster |
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| Nearest major airport | Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO), about 20 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q168426 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).