Universität Greifswald
About
Uni Greifswald in Greifswald offers medicine, humanities, natural sciences, law and more programmes — tuition-free for non-EU students, with an IELTS 6 entry bar. The broad mix of medicine, law, economics, and theology gives wide field choice on one campus. The degree is EU-recognised, and Germany's 18-month post-study job-seeker visa gives graduates real time to convert study into a career.
Greifswald is a Baltic Sea university town with a maritime character and a student-centered core. The city is small (about 55,000 people), with half of them students—the town culture is built around university life. Housing and food are very cheap, and the beach is minutes away from campus.
Application deadlines
- SoSeJan 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). SoSe programmes limited.
- Winter semester — all programmes except M.Sc. Landscape Ecology, applicants without EU/EEA citizenship15 July
Confirmed, matches stored row. Application window 1 May – 15 July. Source: https://www.uni-greifswald.de/international/incoming/studium-mit-abschluss-degree-seeking-students/bewerbungsverfahren-fuer-internationale-studienbewerber/
- Winter semester — M.Sc. Landscape Ecology, applicants without EU/EEA citizenship1 March
Confirmed: the day/month (1 March) matches the stored exception. Note: the page's displayed window (1 Oct 2025 – 1 March 2026) looks a year behind the winter-semester 2026/2027 cycle shown elsewhere on the same page — flagging as a possible page-staleness issue rather than a change to the rule itself. Source: https://www.uni-greifswald.de/international/incoming/studium-mit-abschluss-degree-seeking-students/bewerbungsverfahren-fuer-internationale-studienbewerber/
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Universität Greifswald as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Universität Greifswald is €0 per year. Living costs in Greifswald are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Universität Greifswald?
English-taught programmes at Universität Greifswald 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 Universität Greifswald 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 Universität Greifswald located?
Universität Greifswald is in Greifswald, Germany. Domstraße 11, 17489 Greifswald, Germany
What can you study at Universität Greifswald?
Fields offered include: Medicine, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Law, Economics, Theology, Political science, Education.
Accommodation
Studierendenwerk Greifswald. 7 halls in Greifswald + Stralsund + Neubrandenburg. Estimated range €190–~€430/mo. Official price list not published openly — contact wohnen@stw-greifswald.de.
- Studierendenwerk Greifswald · 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).
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Why this works
- Public university with €0 tuition for international students — one of the most affordable options in Germany.
- Covers medicine, humanities, natural sciences, law, economics, and theology, giving broad field choice.
- IELTS 6.0 minimum is accessible for motivated CIS applicants with upper-intermediate English.
- A German degree carries EU diploma recognition, easing job-seeking across 27 Schengen countries.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa to find employment in-country.
- Greifswald is a small, historically rich student city with a noticeably lower cost of living than Berlin or Munich.
What to check
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; without C1 level, admission to many tracks is blocked.
- Non-EU applicants must prove roughly €11,904 per year in a blocked account (Sperrkonto) before a visa is issued.
- Completing a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) is typically required for CIS school leavers whose diploma is not directly recognised.
- Greifswald is a small city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern with limited internship and part-time job opportunities compared to larger German cities.
- The region's economy is one of the weakest in Germany, which may affect career prospects for students who want to stay locally after graduation.
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