Studying in Saxony-Anhalt
With two universities and eight colleges, Saxony-Anhalt offers a wide range of study and research opportunities. Each institution has its own unique character. Whether you prefer a friendly atmosphere, a university in a big city, or a campus in the countryside, Saxony-Anhalt has something for everyone. If you have any questions or would like assistance in starting your studies, please contact our regional advisors at WelcomeCenter Saxony-Anhalt.
You can find an overview of study programs in Saxony-Anhalt and Germany on the website Hochschulkompass.de. Once you know where and for which subject you would like to enroll, you can contact the relevant university directly. The International Office of the respective university will provide you with support and advice:
- Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (https://www.international.uni-halle.de/international_office/)
- Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (https://www.ovgu.de/incoming.html)
- Burg Giebichenstein University of Art and Design Halle (https://www.burg-halle.de/en/university/studying/international-office/)
- Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (https://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/international-office)
- Harz University of Applied Sciences (https://www.hs-harz.de/studium/internationales)
- Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences (https://www.h2.de/hochschule/international.html)
- Merseburg University of Applied Sciences (https://www.hs-merseburg.de/international/)
Other universities:
- Friedensau University of Theology (https://www.thh-friedensau.de/)
- Halle (Saale) Protestant University of Church Music (https://www.ehk-halle.de/hochschule/international-office.html)
- Saxony-Anhalt Police University of Applied Sciences (https://fh-polizei.sachsen-anhalt.de/startseite-fachhochschule)
Requirements for prospective students from abroad
In order to begin or continue studying in Germany, your previous school or university qualifications must be recognized. The anabin platform of the Central Office for Foreign Education provides information on the comparability and recognition of foreign educational qualifications.
If the degree program is not an international one, some of which are offered in English, sufficient German language skills may be a further requirement. To meet this requirement, prospective students can attend a preparatory language course. It is possible to obtain a visa to attend a language course in Germany.
Prospective international students can prepare comprehensively for their studies and attend language courses at the Landesstudienkolleg Sachsen-Anhalt. The Landesstudienkolleg is an institution of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and Anhalt University of Applied Sciences with two locations:
- State Study College in Halle (https://www.studienkolleg.uni-halle.de/)
- State Study College in Köthen (https://www.hs-anhalt.de/international/bewerbung-auslaendische-studierende/studienkolleg/startseite.html)