Eligibility Requirements

Speaking German is not required to attend university in Germany. Most international courses are taught in English. All international students will need documentation for a valid visa, residence permit, proof of health insurance, and proof of financial resources. You will have to show these documents when you arrive at your university, as well as at the airport upon entry in Germany.

Most German universities require a university entrance qualification examination, which you may have taken a similar exam when you finished secondary school in your respective country. If this is the case, contact your secondary school or your German university to find out if your test scores can transfer. Some students may need to take the German version of this test to qualify.

Cost of Studying Computer Science and Information Technology in Germany

An important question that just about any potential student would ask is “how much will it cost me to study computer science and information technology in Germany?” That, obviously, depends on a number of factors, not the least of which is the school you choose. To give you an example of what you might expect for tuition, Jacobs University costs EUR20k per year, for a total cost of EUR60k for a three-year course. Jacobs does offer merit-based scholarships and financial aid packages to try to help bring the price down a bit for qualified students