Jade Hochschule - Wilhelmshaven/Oldenburg/Elsfleth

As a public university in Niedersachsen, Jade Hochschule does not charge tuition fees for standard bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of approximately €434.80 per semester for on-campus programmes at Wilhelmshaven and Oldenburg (covering student services €118, student council €15, semester transport ticket €226.80, and administration €75). Online bachelor's programmes carry a lower semester contribution of €208 plus module-based media fees. Niedersachsen does not impose an additional non-EU tuition surcharge (unlike Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria).

International applicants with non-German qualifications apply through uni-assist (uni-assist.de); the document review process takes at least 6 weeks, with the full review period typically 8–10 weeks. Applicants must submit certified translated school or university transcripts, a German language proficiency certificate at the level required by the target programme, a CV, passport copy, and proof of any required preparatory course. Whether direct bachelor's admission or a Studienkolleg preparatory year is required depends on the country and institution of the prior qualification — applicants are directed to the DAAD anabin database to check their qualification's recognition status. For Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese applicants an APS certificate is required before the university can issue an admission letter (this is a standard German requirement; Jade Hochschule's own pages do not explicitly address it, but it applies under German consulate rules). German language requirements vary by programme; specific levels (B1–C1/TestDaF) are listed per programme in the course catalogue.

International applicants with foreign qualifications: Winter Semester — 1 April to 15 June (restricted/NC programmes) or 1 April to 15 August (open-admission programmes); Summer Semester — 1 October to 15 December (restricted) or 1 October to 15 February (open). Due to the uni-assist processing time of 8–10 weeks, early application is strongly advised. Domestic (German Abitur) applicants: Winter — 1 June to 15 September (open) or 1 June to 15 July (restricted); Summer — 1 December to 15 March (open) or 1 December to 15 January (restricted).

The majority of programmes are taught in German; German language proficiency is required for most degree programmes, with the required level varying by programme. A growing number of English-taught or English-track programmes exist, particularly at master's level. The International Office also offers courses in German, English, Spanish, French, and Chinese for students.