Public university · Germany
University of Duisburg-Essen
Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia
✓ On Germany's official list of universitiesFor Indian students
Checked on the university's own website on 19/10/2026. Tap Source to see each fact.
Tuition for non-EU studentsNo tuition fees; all students pay only the semester social and student body fee.Source ↗
Semester fee, winter 2026/27€367.8 a semesterAbout ₹39,000. Social and student body contribution; includes DeutschlandsemesterticketSource ↗
APS certificateAPS certificate required at enrolment for applicants from China, India or Vietnam.Source ↗
How to apply for a master'sSome master's (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, ISE Computer Engineering, Business) start via uni-assist; others via UDE portal. Winter: 15 June (restricted) / 31 July.Source ↗
English test for English-taught master'sIELTS 6.5 · TOEFL 100Example: M.Sc. Water Science asks B2, e.g. TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 6.5. Requirements vary by programme.Source ↗
Rules and fees differ by programme. Always check the programme page before you apply. Rupee figures use the RBI reference rate and are rounded. English-taught master's at this university ↗ Page for international applicants ↗
Applying from India
Start with the APS certificateIndian applicants usually need it to apply and for the student visa. It checks your Indian marks and can take weeks.APS India (official) ↗
Plan living costsTuition is only part of the cost. Rent, health insurance and the visa's blocked account add up.Germany cost in rupeesScholarships
On the Federal Statistical Office's key list of universities (as of 08/06/2026, listed as “Duisburg - Essen, U”), checked 19/10/2026.
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