Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
About
Justus Liebig University Giessen charges no tuition (just a ≈€600/year semester contribution) for humanities, natural sciences, law, medicine, economics, agriculture, and veterinary studies, IELTS 6 — with no Baden-Württemberg-style surcharge on top. Graduates get an EU degree, the 18-month job-seeker visa, and up to 120 work days a year in a compact, affordable student city.
Giessen is a mid-sized university town in Hesse, with a compact historic centre and a strong student culture. The cost of living is decidedly lower than Frankfurt or Munich. Student bars and cafés cluster around the old town, and the city has the earnest, unpretentious feel of a place where study matters.
Application deadlines
- WiSe (UG/MSc restricted — standard)Jul 15
Opens Jun 1. Via the central application service (uni-assist) for non-EU foreign qualifications
- WiSe (UG/MSc restricted — specialised)Jun 15
Environmental Sciences, Global Food Systems, Agrobioinformatics, Advanced Materials etc. Opens May 1
- WiSe (Medicine/Dentistry/Vet)Jul 15
For recent graduates
- Winter semester — Bachelor/Master, unrestricted (no NC) programmes, applicants with a school-leaving certificate earned outside Germany, via the central application service (uni-assist)15 August
Confirmed, matches the stored 15 August row — though the page now states it as a specific-cycle date rather than a year-less rule. Applicants with a German school-leaving certificate get a later date (extended to 20 September 2026), which does not apply to our non-EU audience. Restricted-entry (NC) programmes close earlier than this — 1 June to 15 July in the 2026/27 cycle — so the August date is safe only for programmes without an entry restriction. Source: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/studium/bewerbung/fristen
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€600 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in Giessen are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen?
English-taught programmes at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen typically require IELTS 6 or equivalent. Confirm the exact requirement per programme on the official admissions page.
How much money do you need to show for a student visa to Germany?
For a student residence permit in Germany you must prove €11,904 per year (2026, DAAD / Study in Germany — proof of financing (blocked account, 992 EUR/month for 12 months): https://www.study-in-germany.com/en/plan-your-studies/requirements/proof-of-financing/).
Does Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen offer scholarships?
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
Where is Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen located?
Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen is in Giessen, Germany. Otto-Behaghel-Straße 10, 35394 Gießen
What can you study at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen?
Fields offered include: Humanities, Natural Sciences, Law, Medicine, Economics, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Gießen — 3,475 places. Eichendorffring (815 students): single rooms €262–354, apts €346–440/month. Unterhof (753 students): single rooms €313–393, apts €345–453/month. Friedrichstraße: single rooms from €307/month. All-inclusive (utilities + internet)
- Studierendenwerk Gießen · regional student services — it allocates the halls, not the university
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Scholarships
- 🏛DAAD
- 🏛Deutschlandstipendium
DAAD: Master's/PhD, merit-based (RU/BY de-facto restricted post-2022). Deutschlandstipendium: €300/mo, all nationalities, merit + social commitment. Apply via university portal (Apr–Jun).
National funding for this destination
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Why this works
- Tuition is €0 for non-EU students; the only compulsory payment is a semester contribution of ≈€600 per year, which funds administration and student services rather than teaching.
- Hessen levies no high non-EU semester surcharge unlike Baden-Württemberg, keeping total study costs predictable and low.
- Wide field coverage — humanities, natural sciences, law, medicine, economics, agriculture, and veterinary — suits diverse academic backgrounds.
- An EU degree opens access to Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa and up to 120 full days of annual work rights during studies.
- Giessen is a compact university city with a large student population relative to city size, keeping rent and living costs below major German metros.
- Germany's Schengen membership means freedom of movement across 27 countries for travel and short-term professional mobility.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; students without C1 level face a significant language barrier from day one.
- Non-EU school leavers without a recognised Abitur equivalent typically must pass an entrance course (Studienkolleg) before university admission.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) — approximately €11,904 for one year — which must be locked before the visa is issued.
- Giessen's mid-size economy offers fewer internship and part-time job opportunities in corporate or tech sectors compared to Frankfurt or Berlin.
- Medicine and law are highly restricted-admission programmes (Numerus Clausus) with very competitive grade thresholds, even at lower-tuition public universities.
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