Study in Gießen: universities, programmes and fees
Gießen has 2 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 135 undergraduate programmes in 44 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays no tuition fee, a non-EU student no tuition fee. 4 programmes are taught in English.
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Gießen
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen | public | 115 | €0 | €0 |
| Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM | public | 20 | €0 | €0 |
What you can study in Gießen
- Languages and Literature 47
- History 7
- Music and Musicology 6
- Physics 4
- Environmental Sciences 4
- Computer Science 4
- Business Administration 4
- Pedagogy 4
- English Studies 4
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics 3
- Geography 3
- Sociology 3
- Agronomy 2
- Biotechnology 2
- Chemistry 2
- Data Science 2
- Mathematics 2
- Political Science 2
- Archaeology 2
- Philosophy 2
- Fine Arts 2
- Art History 2
- Architecture 1
- Civil Engineering 1
- Tourism 1
- Telecommunications Engineering 1
- Energy Engineering 1
- Mechanical Engineering 1
- Biomedical Engineering 1
- Materials Engineering 1
- Biology 1
- Multimedia and Video Games 1
- Dentistry 1
- Veterinary Medicine 1
- Medicine 1
- Psychology 1
- Sport Sciences 1
- Economics 1
- Law 1
- Primary Education Teaching 1
- Translation and Languages 1
- Journalism 1
- Performing Arts 1
- International Business 1
Programmes in English
| Programme | University | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone Studies Bachelor | Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen | €0 | €0 |
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen | €0 | €0 |
| Global Food Systems Bachelor | Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen | €0 | €0 |
| International Business and Leadership | Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen - THM | €0 | €0 |
Student residences
Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.
| Residence | University | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Gießen | Universität Giessen | 194–811 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Gießen | Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen | 194–811 EUR / month |
How admission works in Germany
Some programmes have open admission; others have fewer places than applicants (numerus clausus), where the school-leaving grade (1.0 is best, 4.0 worst) and waiting time decide. Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy are allocated through hochschulstart.de. Foreign school certificates are checked (often via uni-assist); if the certificate gives no direct access, a year at a Studienkolleg and the Feststellungsprüfung exam are required. German-taught programmes require German at DSH-2 / TestDaF 4 level. More in the guide Study in Germany.
Sources
- DAAD — Finances: tuition fees at higher education institutions in Germany, checked 4 October 2026
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Studiensuche (Studienangebote, grundständig, Vollzeit), checked 4 October 2026
- DAAD — International Programmes in Germany, checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.