Universität zu Lübeck
About
Universität zu Lübeck charges no tuition (just a ≈€700/year semester contribution) for its law programme — far below typical private-university fees in Germany — with an IELTS 6.5 entry bar and no additional non-EU semester surcharge. Lübeck is a manageable-cost Baltic Sea city, and the EU-recognised degree comes with Germany's 18-month job-seeker visa.
Lübeck is a historic Hanseatic city on the Baltic, charming and medieval, with low rents and a maritime atmosphere. It's a smaller, quieter option compared to Cologne or Berlin, which some students love and others find too isolated.
Application deadlines
- WiSe (Master, non-EU)Apr 1
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Feb 15 – Apr 1. Extended deadline: Apr 15. Only WiSe intake for most master's.
- WiSe (Bachelor/Medizin)Jul 15
Direct application (not uni-assist). Biophysics, Infectious Biology, Psychology: WiSe-only.
- SoSe (Master, non-EU)Oct 15
Via the central application service (uni-assist). Window: Sep 1 – Oct 15.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to study at Universität zu Lübeck as a non-EU student?
Tuition for non-EU students at Universität zu Lübeck is €0 per year. A mandatory semester contribution of ≈€700 per year (administration and transport, not tuition) is charged on top. Living costs in 23562 Lübeck are separate.
What IELTS score do you need for Universität zu Lübeck?
English-taught programmes at Universität zu Lübeck typically require IELTS 6.5 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 zu Lübeck 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 zu Lübeck located?
Universität zu Lübeck is in 23562 Lübeck, Germany. Storchennest, 23562 Lübeck
What can you study at Universität zu Lübeck?
Fields offered include: Law, Computer Science.
Accommodation
Studentenwerk SH. 4 halls in Lübeck: Studentendorf (€251–327/mo), Anschützstraße (€262–287/mo), Füchtingstraße (€340–370/mo), ISW — Internationales Studentenwohnheim (€322–458/mo). 549 places total. All utilities included.
- Studierendenwerk Lübeck · 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
- No tuition is charged, even for non-EU students — the university collects only a semester contribution of ≈€700 per year for administration and student services.
- A German public-university diploma carries EU-wide academic recognition and Schengen mobility.
- After graduation, Germany grants an 18-month job-seeker visa to find employment in the EU labour market.
- Lübeck is a mid-size Baltic Sea city with a manageable cost of living compared to Hamburg or Munich.
- Schleswig-Holstein levies no additional non-EU semester surcharge, keeping total study costs predictable.
- An IELTS minimum of 6.5 is attainable for most CIS students with solid B2-level preparation.
What to check
- Germany requires non-EU students to prove roughly €11,904 per year via a blocked bank account (Sperrkonto) before visa approval.
- Most bachelor programmes are taught in German; an IELTS score alone does not substitute for C1 German in daily life.
- Non-EU school leavers may need to complete a preparatory year (Studienkolleg) before qualifying for direct admission.
- Lübeck is a smaller city; internship and graduate job opportunities in law are concentrated in larger legal hubs like Hamburg.
- The law field is typically taught in German even where international programmes exist, limiting purely English-medium study options.
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