Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM
About
A university in Gießen offers engineering, computer science, economics, health, and natural sciences; tuition is tuition-free for international students, with an IELTS 6 entry bar. The EU-recognised diploma comes with Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa. Gießen keeps living costs lower than Frankfurt am Main.
THM operates across three towns — Gießen, Friedberg, and Wetzlar — in Hessen's industrial region. Gießen has student culture and cheaper housing at €300–450; Wetzlar is known for precision engineering and optics; Friedberg offers a quieter alternative. The region is working, not touristy, with serious employer presence and affordable living.
Application deadlines
- SoSeJan 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Standard winter deadline.
- Winter semester — preparatory-year pathway (Prepare&Start@THMplus) for applicants who don't yet meet subject or German-language requirements15 July
Corrected: the stored row generalised this window to all Bachelor and Master applications via the central application service (uni-assist); the dated text found today names specifically the Prepare&Start@THMplus preparatory pathway. THM's page confirms international applicants generally apply via uni-assist, but a directly quotable deadline date for general Bachelor/Master admission was not found today. Source: https://www.thm.de/site/international/incoming-wege-an-die-thm/bachelor-bewerbung.html
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM is €0 per year. Living costs in Gießen are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM?
English-taught programmes at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM 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 Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM 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 Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM located?
Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM is in Gießen, Germany. Wiesenstr. 14, 35390 Gießen, Germany
What can you study at Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM?
Fields offered include: Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Health, Natural Sciences.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Gießen: 3,475 places for THM students (Gießen/Friedberg/Wetzlar campuses). Single rooms 8–11m² from €226/mo; standard places €307–463/mo (from March 2026). Family apartments up to €896/mo. 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
- Zero tuition for non-EU students makes THM exceptionally affordable compared to private German universities charging €10,000–20,000 per year.
- As a public Fachhochschule in Hessen, THM offers applied, practice-oriented engineering and computer-science programmes with direct industry links.
- An IELTS 6.0 entry threshold is accessible for CIS students who have completed upper-secondary English preparation.
- Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa lets graduates stay and convert to an EU Blue Card or work permit after finishing their degree.
- Gießen is a mid-size university city with moderate living costs compared to Frankfurt, while sitting inside Hessen's strong small and mid-sized companies (Mittelstand) and tech economy.
- An EU-recognised German degree opens freedom of movement and employment across all 27 EU and Schengen states.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes at German Fachhochschulen are taught in German; CIS students without B2–C1 German face a significant language barrier.
- Non-EU school leavers typically must complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) or hold a recognised university entrance qualification before admission — adding 1–2 semesters.
- Germany requires proof of funds via a blocked account (Sperrkonto) of approximately €11,904 (2024-25 rate) before a student visa is issued — a real cash-flow hurdle.
- Gießen is a smaller city; students seeking large-company internships or diverse employment during studies may need to commute to Frankfurt or Marburg.
- Admission to popular engineering and computer-science programmes is competitive, and application deadlines must be tracked independently through the central application service (uni-assist) or the institution portal.
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