Zeppelin Universität - Hochschule zwischen Wirtschaft, Kultur und Politik

Zeppelin Universität is a private university and charges tuition fees for all programmes regardless of nationality. Bachelor programme fees range from €5,750 to €7,500 per semester (total programme cost €45,000–€54,000 depending on track and duration). Master programme fees range from €6,150 to €9,990 per semester (total €16,800–€29,200 depending on programme length). Monthly payment options are available with a small surcharge. The university states its scholarship programmes can reduce tuition fees but do not cover living expenses. The additional Baden-Württemberg non-EU surcharge (€1,500/semester at public universities) does not apply here, as ZU is a private institution with its own fee schedule.

Applicants must hold the general or subject-related higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or recognised equivalent). International applicants whose prior qualifications are from China, India, Mongolia, or Vietnam must submit an Academic Evaluation Center (APS/equivalent) certificate issued by the respective German embassy. Non-EU applicants should note that visa processing can take up to one year depending on country. Admission to all programmes requires participation in an Assessment Center (on-campus or digital); results are communicated within two days. Applications can be submitted on a rolling basis for up to three semesters in advance.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Bachelor programmes start in both fall (September) and spring (January) semesters. Two-year master's programmes start in fall only; one-year master's programmes start in both semesters. Assessment Center dates for 2026 include: 10 June (on-campus, apply by 31 May), 8 July (on-campus, apply by 28 June), 5 August (digital, apply by 25 July), 5 October (on-campus, apply by 27 September), 25 November (on-campus, apply by 15 November). Exchange student nominations: fall semester by 1 June / spring semester by 1 November.

Bachelor programmes are primarily taught in German; C1 German is required for non-native speakers in German-taught tracks. Several master's programmes (IRGP, CME) are English-taught; these require very good English proficiency assessed during the selection process, with German desirable but not mandatory.