Colleges in Germany

No, RWTH Aachen University doesn't have any tuition fees for Indian students except Executive MBA/PGDM. The RWTH Aachen MBA fees is around INR 35 L for first-year. According to the RWTH Aachen University ratings, the university gets a 4.0 ratings out of 5.0 for Value for money.

Read about the Cost of Studying in Germany

Students must do financial planning in order to live in Rhine – Main area. Rents and additional housing cost, food costs, and other expenses are higher than in other regions of Germany. In Mainz, the monthly rent for a corresponding room near the university is approximately EUR 320 - EUR 450. For 2021, students had ongoing costs of an average EUR 842.

Admission intakes at JGU are Winter and Summer. The application deadlines vary as per the various categories such as selective courses, non-selective courses, UG / PG courses, etc. A few of the important JGU admission deadlines are given below:

Summer Semester

Winter Semester

In the QS rankings, Gutenberg Uni Mainz ranking is #500 in 2027. In 2026, this university ranks at #452. There is a decline in the university's rankings, the university has still managed to maintain its position among the Top 500 Universities in the world. 

In the Global Universities category ranking by U.S. News & World Report, JGU ranking is 241 in 2023. In the year 2022, the university was placed at #230 position. In short, it is one of the Top 500 universities globally. A few factors considered for this ranking are global research reputation, regional research reputation, publications, conferences, etc.

There is no JGU Mainz tuition fee for international applicants for a majority of the courses. However, there are terms and conditions for this such as students who are 60 years or older, want to pursue two degrees, and more. So, check the official website of the university to know the exact details. But, keeping aside the tuition fees, students are required to pay a semester fee and the summer semester fee for 2024 is Euro 357.46. This fee breakdown is given below:

To get into the JGU MSc in Epidemiology course, the applicants are required to follow the below-given requirements:

• A proof of bachelor’s degree from the areas of Natural Sciences / Health Sciences / Mathematics / Informatics / Social Sciences with a grade of 2.5
• Good English language skills: TOEFL iBT 79 score / IELTS score of 5.5

For most of the programs of JGU, a German language proficiency certificate has to be submitted. In a few courses, English language proficiency test scores such as TOEFL are accepted. To prove German language proficiency, most degree programs require DSH 2 from foreign applicants. There are also alternative tests for DSH 2 such as TestDAF, etc. Do refer to the official website of the university to know which test score is acceptable.

To get into Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, the applicants are required to meet all the eligibility requirements. These are:

• Master’s Degree: The applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in the relevant study field
• Bachelor’s Degree: The applicants must have a school leaving certificate

A few of the documents required to apply are a passport, original certified copies of leaving certificates and degree certificates from the schools or universities previously attended, CV, proof of German language proficiency, etc.

Generally, the authority that offers scholarships want their recipients having a certain profile. The selection is offered done after considering the following factors including JGU:

• Excellent / good academic accomplishments in the past
• Personal circumstances (including financial need)
• Motivation for application for the scholarship
• Social and cultural engagement at JGU and elsewhere