University of Tübingen
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University of Tübingen is in Tübingen, Germany; its bachelor's degrees are taught in German, English. Tuition for international students: €1,500 (≈ US$1,700) per term (reference). 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 | tuition €1,500 per term (≈ US$1,700) |
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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 |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: Sep 30 (Late applications) Last round: Main round, Jul 15. |
| Where and how students live | Tübingen · 22 km from STR airport |
| Housing | First-year housing: Available (apply) |
| Working while studying | Students from third countries on a residence permit for studying may work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without Federal Employment Agency approval, or up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period; during the semester break they can work without restrictions. |
| After graduation | Residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act: issued for up to 18 months after graduation to find skilled employment in Germany. |
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 | International Economics BSc · 3 years Source (2)“During the six semesters, students collect 180 ECTS credits.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Application deadline: September 30 (the program is open admission).”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 | Interdisciplinary American Studies · 3 years Source (2)“Regular duration of studies 6 semester”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Language of instruction English”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12International Studies in Computational Linguistics · 3 years Source (2)“The B.A. study in International Studies in Computational Linguistics (ISCL) starts at the beginning of the winter semester and lasts for six semesters (3 years). These three years include the B.A. Thesis and final exams.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“All courses, lab sessions, and lectures will be taught in English.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Financial aid & requirements for international students
| Merit scholarships | Yes — international students can receive merit scholarshipsSources (1)“One of the "smaller" (300€/month) scholarships open to students with high academic performance (the average (German) grade has to be 1,40 or better; in the first semester, the grades are taken from the "Abiturzeugnis" (university entrance qualification certificate)).”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| English proficiency | English proficiency test required for non-native speakersSources (2)“Proof of the required German and/or English language skills.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The study courses taught in English require a whole variety of language certificates. You have to check the homepage of the study course for detailed information.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Degree programmes taught in English | YesSources (1)“The following degree programs at the University of Tübingen may be studied completely in English (and in some cases, an additional language). Knowledge of German is not required for admission.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
Scholarships for first-year students
Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)
€300 (≈ US$332)
- Who can receive it: All applicants, including international students
- Amount: €300 (≈ US$332) (2027-28 figure)
- How to apply: Separate scholarship application
- Deadline: Nov 30
Sources (4)
“The scholarship amounts to 300 euros per month.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Students in their first semester (Start WiSe 2026/27)”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“The application period for the upcoming procedure (summer semester 2027 and winter semester 2027/28) runs from 1.11. to 30.11.2026”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“German language proficiency is not required for this scholarship.”uni-tuebingen.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 | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
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| Intakes (start months) for first-year entry | Winter semester, Summer semester |
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)
| Late applications — Application — Winter semester | Sep 30 (reference)Source (1)“Application deadlines for all other undergraduate study courses (without restricted admissions): for the winter semester (starting in October) September 30th for the summer semester (starting in April) March 31st”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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| Application — Summer semester | Jan 15 (reference)Source (1)“Application deadlines for Bachelor and Staatsexamen study courses with restricted admission: for the winter semester (starting in October) July 15th for the summer semester (starting in April) January 15th”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Late applications — Application — Summer semester | Mar 31 (reference)Source (1)“Application deadlines for all other undergraduate study courses (without restricted admissions): for the winter semester (starting in October) September 30th for the summer semester (starting in April) March 31st”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
| Application — Winter semester | Jul 15 (reference)Source (1)“Application deadlines for Bachelor and Staatsexamen study courses with restricted admission: for the winter semester (starting in October) July 15th for the summer semester (starting in April) January 15th”uni-tuebingen.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 | €1,500 per term (≈ US$1,700) (reference) |
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| Tuition rule for international students at public universities (government) | If you study at a public university, you will not have to pay any tuition fees in most cases. Only a small semester contribution of €300 per semester (6 months) on average is payable. |
| Housing and meals | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Living costs (college estimate) | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Student health insurance | Not yet determined — check the college site ↗ |
| Health insurance rule for the student visa | Health insurance is compulsory: anyone who wants to enrol at a German university must have health insurance. If your home-country insurance is not recognised in Germany, you will have to sign up for coverage in Germany. |
| Living costs you must show for the student visa (government amount, excluding tuition and travel) | €11,904 per year (≈ US$13,200) (2026 figure) |
Sources (8)
“Additionally, non-EU citizens are charged a tuition fee of 1,500 euros per semester.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“Tuition fees for international students (1,500.00 euros per semester)”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12“If you want to study or do a doctorate at a public university, you will not have to pay any tuition fees in most cases.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Only a small semester contribution of €300 per semester (6 months) on average is payable.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Anyone who wants to enrol at a German university must have health insurance.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“If your health insurance policy from your home country is not recognised in Germany, you will have to sign up for coverage in Germany.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You are able to cover your living costs for the duration of your study programme. You can prove that you have sufficient funds through a blocked bank account (at least €11,904 in 2026), a scholarship or a declaration of commitment.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“From 1 January 2025, the presumed annual requirement that must be paid into the blocked account when applying for a visa amounts to 11,904 euros.”www.study-in-germany.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-11US$ figures are approximate, converted at the European Central Bank reference rate of 2026-11-12; the college charges in its own currency.
Where students live
| First-year on-campus housing | Available (apply) Source (1)“If you are interested in a room in a dormitory, you should apply to the "Studierendenwerk" about three to four months before the desired move-in date. Please note that there is no entitlement to a room in a dormitory.”uni-tuebingen.de ↗ · checked 2026-11-12 |
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Work and after graduation
| Work allowed while studying (rule as stated by the government) | Students from third countries on a residence permit for studying may work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without Federal Employment Agency approval, or up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period; during the semester break they can work without restrictions. government rule Source (2)“Students from third countries are permitted to work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without requiring the approval of the Federal Employment Agency (BA).”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“Alternatively, both third-country students and students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland may work up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period, just like German students. During the semester break, they can work without any restrictions.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
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| Work hours allowed per week during term (student visa) | 20 government rule Source (1)“Alternatively, both third-country students and students from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland may work up to 20 hours per week during the lecture period, just like German students.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
| Post-study work visa (name and length) | Residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act: issued for up to 18 months after graduation to find skilled employment in Germany. government rule Source (2)“After successfully completing your degree, you can extend your stay in Germany by applying for a residence permit for jobseekers under Section 20 (1) No. 1 of the Residence Act (AufenthG). The residence permit is issued for up to 18 months as a means of finding skilled employment in Germany.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11“You can work in any occupation while looking for skilled employment.”www.make-it-in-germany.com ↗ · checked 2026-11-11 |
Location
| City / state | Tübingen |
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| Nearest major airport | Stuttgart Airport (STR), about 22 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Location from Wikidata Q153978 (CC0); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).