GermanyMecklenburg-VorpommernPublic UniversityTaught in German, EnglishSelf-FundedTuition €0 per semesterUniversity of Greifswald
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Founded in 1456, the University of Greifswald is one of the oldest universities in Germany and Europe, a public university on the Baltic coast in Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Its five faculties cover theology, law and economics, medicine, arts and humanities, and mathematics and natural sciences, with particular strengths in ecology and biodiversity, Baltic Sea region studies and medicine. English-taught master's programmes include the DAAD-EPOS-listed MSc Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation (LENC), Biodiversity, Ecology and Evolution, Earth Sciences and Physics.
Information last verified: November 4, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
The University of Greifswald charges no tuition fees. Students pay a semester contribution of €152 on first enrolment and €127 on re-registration each later semester (student body and student services fees). Other university pages show slightly different amounts, so check the current figure before paying.
Admission for international students
Applications: May 1, 2027 – July 15, 2027 · Not open yet
Admission for international students
Applications: May 1, 2027 – July 15, 2027 · Not open yet
International students apply through uni-assist (fee payable) by uploading their documents online; the university then checks the subject-specific requirements. Applications for winter semester 2027/28 run from 1 May to 15 July 2027, and for summer semester 2027 from 1 November 2026 to 15 January 2027. For the MSc Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation (LENC), non-EU applicants apply from 1 October 2026 to 1 March 2027.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany
Life and living
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern · Germany
Living in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
A Baltic coast state in north-east Germany, home to the University of Rostock, one of Europe’s oldest (1419).
Student housing
A shared-flat (WG) room in Rostock costs about EUR 502 a month including bills in 2025 (MLP report, model 20 m² room).
Transport for students
The Deutschland semester ticket costs EUR 37.80 a month (EUR 226.80 a semester) from winter 2026/27; it is paid with the semester fee and covers local transport across Germany.
Top landmarks
Schwerin Castle
Carsten Steger · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
St. Mary's Church, Rostock
PtrQs · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Warnemünde Lighthouse
A.Savin · FAL · Wikimedia Commons
Königsstuhl (Rügen)
Felix König · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Germany
Costs and living
Tuition: • No tuition at public universities in 14 states for bachelor’s, consecutive master’s and doctorates; students only pay the semester contribution (about €100–350 per semester, often including a transport ticket). • Baden-Württemberg (e.g. Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Freiburg, KIT): €1,500 per semester for non-EU students. • Technical University of Munich (TUM): €2,000–3,000 per semester for bachelor’s and €4,000–6,000 for master’s (rising from winter 2027/28). • Doctorates are tuition-free in every state. Living: proof of €992 a month (€11,904 a year) is required, usually through a blocked account (Sperrkonto). Students typically spend about €850–1,100 a month depending on the city (Munich and Hamburg are more expensive). Statutory student health insurance costs about €120–140 a month.
Working while studying
International students may work 140 full days or 280 half days a year without approval from the Federal Employment Agency, and up to 20 hours a week during the lecture period. Student assistant jobs at the university do not count towards this limit. After graduation: a residence permit of up to 18 months to look for a job matching your qualification, then a switch to a skilled-worker permit or the EU Blue Card.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in GermanyFaculties and programmes
5 faculties · 28 programmes
Faculties and programmes
5 faculties · 28 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Faculty of Theology
BachelorMasterPhDDEGerman- Theology & Religious Studies
Faculty of Law and Economics
BachelorMasterPhDDEGerman- Business Management
- Corporate Law· Bachelor, PhD
- Criminal Law· Bachelor, PhD
- Economics· Bachelor, PhD
- Human Rights Law· Bachelor, PhD
- International Law· Bachelor, PhD
University Medicine Greifswald
BachelorPhDDEGerman- Dentistry
- General Medicine
- Nursing· Bachelor
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Curriculum & Instruction· BachelorDE
- Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture)· Bachelor, MasterDE
- History
- Languages and Literature
- Music· BachelorDE
- PhilosophyDE
- Political ScienceDE
- Public Relations· Bachelor, MasterDE
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Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDDEGermanENEnglish- Biology
- ChemistryDE
- Environmental Science
- Forestry & Natural Resources Management· Bachelor, Master
- GeographyDE
- Geology
- MathematicsDE
- Pharmacy· Bachelor, PhDDE
- Physics
- PsychologyDE
Scholarships to study at this university
Scholarships from other funders that include this university among their partner universities.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship – MSc Landscape Ecology and Nature Conservation, LENC (University of Greifswald)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
University of Greifswald is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.uni-greifswald.de/en/) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.uni-greifswald.de/en/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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