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Universität Siegen
Siegen, Germany
"Interdisciplinary university in the hills of South Westphalia"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1201 (QS)
PSW VISA
18 months
About Universität Siegen
The University of Siegen was founded in 1972 and has four faculties with more than 100 degree programmes. It is known for interdisciplinary work in engineering, natural sciences, economics, humanities and education. It offers around 29 English-taught programmes, mostly at master's level, and is tuition-free for non-EU students.
Rankings & Recognition
#1201
Listed in the QS World University Rankings 2027 in the 1201+ band.
Accreditations & Memberships
Public University
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Universität Siegen's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1972
Founded
1201+ band
QS 2027 Rank
Public University
Type
Siegen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Location
approx. 13,500
Total Students
approx. 2,000
International Students
Popular Programs
Engineering and Technology
Natural Sciences and Quantum Science
Economics and Business
Humanities and Social Sciences
Education and Teacher Training
Computer Science
Law
Application Details
Intakes
Winter (Oct) and Summer (Apr)
Application Route
Direct
Bachelor Deadlines
31 Aug / 28 Feb
Master Deadlines
Often 30 Apr / 31 Oct
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
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DSH
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DSH-2 |
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TestDaF
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TDN 4 |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
92%
I-20 Processing
National visa (type D)
Post-Study Work
18 months
Green Card Pathway
EU Blue Card
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
DAAD / university awards
Career Outcomes
N/A
Graduate Employment
18 months
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
N/A
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — approx. 1,380 academic staff
Student-Staff Ratio — N/A
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Notable Alumni
Marcel Beyer
Uwe Boll
Axel Weber
Andreas Pinkwart
Campus & Location
Core areas in Siegen are the Haardter Berg hill campus, the Emmy-Noether-Campus and the central administration at Herrengarten.
Campus Details
Haardter
Berg
Emmy-Noether-Campus
Herrengarten
(Siegen)
Campus Forecast
Siegen
North Rhine-Westphalia
Main campus
Student residences
Mild temperate climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Studierendenwerk Siegen with approx. 970 housing units
Rooms about EUR 270-450 per month plus 2-month deposit
Halls at Hubertusweg 60 and Am Nordstern 38
Dining
Dining facilities at Haardter Berg and city centre campuses
Health & Wellness
Health insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
University sports programme
Student Parliament (StuPa) and AStA
Student initiatives
Diversity & Demographics
Intl. Students
approx. 2,000
Main Intl. Regions
N/A
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition Bachelor (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Tuition Master (approx.)
EUR 0 (semester fee only)
Semester Fee
approx. EUR 333 / semester
Blocked Account (visa)
EUR 11,904 / year
Health Insurance
Compulsory (approx. EUR 120 / month)
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter and summer intakes. Bachelor deadlines are 31 August (winter) and 28 February (summer); Psychology and some programmes close 15 July; many master's close 30 April (winter) and 31 October (summer). Year not stated on the page.
Scholarships at Universität Siegen
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
School cert plus DSH-2 or TestDaF 4
Postgraduate
Relevant bachelor; English or German proof
English Proficiency
DSH
TestDaF
Required Documents
Passport copy
Application form (uni-assist or university portal)
School-leaving certificate (HZB) or degree
Academic transcripts
APS certificate (applicants from India, China, Vietnam)
Language proof (German or English)
CV and motivation letter
Blocked account proof (EUR 11,904 per year)
Health insurance proof
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the course list, teaching language and entry rules on the Uni Siegen international pages.
2
Prepare documents
Get certified copies, the APS certificate (for India), a language certificate and a CV with motivation letter.
3
Apply online
Apply on the Uni Siegen online application portal and upload your documents.
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Admission decision
The university checks your file and sends the admission letter (Zulassung).
5
Money & insurance
Open a blocked account (EUR 11,904 per year) and take German health insurance.
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Visa & enrol
Apply for a German national student visa (type D), then enrol and register your address after arrival.
Campus & Location
Core areas in Siegen are the Haardter Berg hill campus, the Emmy-Noether-Campus and the central administration at Herrengarten.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Psychology (B.Sc.)
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Bachelor's
Social Sciences (B.A.)
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Bachelor's
European Business Communication (B.A.)
Master's
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Master's
Computer Science (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Mechatronics (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Physics (M.Sc.)
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Master's
Business Information Systems (M.Sc.)
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