Philipps-Universität Marburg

Hessen public universities, including Philipps-Universität Marburg, charge no tuition fees for any nationality (EU or non-EU) for standard bachelor's and consecutive master's programmes. A semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) is charged each semester: €405.80 for summer semester 2026 and a preliminary €426.00 for winter semester 2026/27. The contribution covers administrative costs and a semester ticket for local public transport. Exchange students pay a reduced rate (€50 less than the standard amount). No separate non-EU tuition surcharge applies; Hessen has not introduced such fees.

International applicants for bachelor's programmes apply via uni-assist (for foreign qualifications). For unrestricted-admission bachelor's programmes, the deadline is 1 June – 15 August (winter semester) and 1 November – 15 February (summer semester). For restricted-admission programmes the deadlines are 1 June – 15 July (winter) and 1 November – 15 January (summer). Studienkolleg Mittelhessen applications close 1 March – 15 April (winter) and 1 September – 15 October (summer). Language requirements: German-taught programmes require proof of German proficiency (typically DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, or equivalent). English-taught master's programmes require IELTS or TOEFL; exact thresholds vary by programme. APS certificate: required for applicants whose prior qualification was obtained in India, China, or Vietnam before a student visa can be issued — Marburg itself does not gate the application on APS, but the German embassy will require it at the visa stage. Indian applicants with a Class XII certificate of ≥70% and at least one completed year of bachelor's study at an H+ recognised institution may be eligible for direct master's or bachelor's admission subject to anabin status of their prior institution.

Bachelor's (foreign qualifications, winter semester): 1 June – 15 August (unrestricted); 1 June – 15 July (restricted admission). Bachelor's (foreign qualifications, summer semester): 1 November – 15 February (unrestricted); 1 November – 15 January (restricted). Studienkolleg Mittelhessen: 1 March – 15 April (winter); 1 September – 15 October (summer). Exact master's deadlines vary by programme; check the university's MARVIN course catalogue.

Instruction is primarily in German. An increasing number of master's programmes are offered in English, particularly in STEM and interdisciplinary fields. Prospective students should check individual programme pages for the language of instruction. The university also offers preparatory German courses and language support for incoming international students.