German Category

1. At least Second-year Undergraduate student/First-year master’s student/First-year doctoral student. According to the year of study recorded in the Office of Academic Affairs system at the time of internal selection..
2. TOEFL iBT 79 (Do not accept Home Edition) or IELTS 6.5 or The General English Proficiency Test (High-Intermediate) or The BEST Test of English Proficiency B2 (Vantage).
or
3. German at least B2(High-Intermediate) level.

1. The language requirements listed are the minimum standards. Applicants are advised to look into specific departments and courses to ensure they meet all prerequisites and additional language criteria. The host institution reserves the right to deny admission if no suitable departments or courses are available.
2. Website of incoming exchange student information
3. Course catalogue
4. Fields of study
5. As part of the Global Exchange Programme, "Go explore - Study abroad in Göttingen" offers a course programme for non-German-speaking international exchange students. In addition to courses on key topics such as sustainability, data science and inequality/diversity, a compulsory course on "Ethnic and Cultural Diversity in Germany" and German courses, students can choose from a wide range of English-language courses. The programme is designed for one semester and requires English language skills at B2 level.

1. The University of Göttingen does not charge tuition fees. However, all students are obliged to pay a semester fee. The semester fee comprises administration fees, student body fees, a Studentenwerk fe,e and a Germany-wide semester ticket for public transport. The current fees for exchange students can be found on the website.
2. Health Insurance Requirements
3. Guide for International Students