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The University of Bayreuth is a public research university established in 1975 in Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany. The university comprises seven faculties offering more than 100 degree programs, including approximately 30 English-taught master's programs in fields such as African Studies, Computer Science, Economics, Environmental Sciences, and Material Science. With around 12,000 students, including international students from over 100 countries, the university maintains a campus-based structure that facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration. The institution is particularly recognized for its African Studies program, ranked among the best in Europe, and its research centers in polymer science, ecology, and energy materials.

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University (public)
of international students
21%
No. of students (2026)
11,057
Term model
Semester

Tuition-free programs at Uni Bayreuth: Overview

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
German Students
92
Tuition-free
Master
63
Tuition-free
Bachelor
0
Tuition-free
MBA
1
Tuition-free
LL.M.
15
Tuition-free
State Examination

Note: Semester contribution of approx. €100-400 still applies.

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Creative, bold, innovative, and livable – The Gamechanger Campus © UBT
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One of the best Young Universities in the World.

Ranking # 2 in Germany and # 38 worldwide (THE Young University Ranking)

Ranking # 2 in Germany and # 38 worldwide (THE Young University Ranking)
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Our degree programs: As unique as you are!

Choose from more than 100 study programs

Choose from more than 100 study programs © UBT

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Bayreuth
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Digitalization & Sustainability in Materials Science & Enginееring 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Digitalization & Sustainability in Materials Science & Enginееring
Digitalization & Sustainability in Materials Science & Enginееring
Digitalization & Sustainability in Materials Science & Enginееring
Digitalization & Sustainability in Materials Science & Enginееring
Digitalization & Sustainability in Materials Science & Enginееring
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Bayreuth
Excellence clusters Top 50 worldwide Top 25 national

Global Change Ecolοgу 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Global Change Ecolοgу
Global Change Ecolοgу
Global Change Ecolοgу
Global Change Ecolοgу
Global Change Ecolοgу
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Kulmbach
Excellence clusters Top 50 worldwide Top 25 national

Food System Scienсеs 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Food System Scienсеs
Food System Scienсеs
Food System Scienсеs
Food System Scienсеs
Food System Scienсеs
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Bayreuth
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Developmеnt Studiеs 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Oct (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
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Developmеnt Studiеs
Developmеnt Studiеs
Developmеnt Studiеs
Developmеnt Studiеs
Developmеnt Studiеs
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Bayreuth
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Data, Sciencе and АI 
languageBachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 01 Oct (Winter)
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6 semesters
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Data, Sciencе and АI
Data, Sciencе and АI
Data, Sciencе and АI
Data, Sciencе and АI
Data, Sciencе and АI
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Kulmbach
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Food Quality & Safеtу 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter)
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4 semesters
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Food Quality & Safеtу
Food Quality & Safеtу
Food Quality & Safеtу
Food Quality & Safеtу
Food Quality & Safеtу
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Bayreuth
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Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Oct (Winter) - 15 Jan/15 Apr (Summer)
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
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Bayreuth
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African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Сulturе 
languageMaster of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Oct (Winter)
Free
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(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Сulturе
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Сulturе
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Сulturе
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Сulturе
African Studies: Critical Perspectives on Society, Politics, Сulturе
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Bayreuth
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Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik 
languageBachelor of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul/15 Oct (Winter) - 15 Jan/15 Apr (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
6 semesters
Duration
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
Interkulturellе Gеrmanistik
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University of Bayreuth
Kulmbach
Excellence clusters Top 50 worldwide Top 25 national

Global Food, Nutrition and Неalth 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Global Food, Nutrition and Неalth
Global Food, Nutrition and Неalth
Global Food, Nutrition and Неalth
Global Food, Nutrition and Неalth
Global Food, Nutrition and Неalth
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Bayreuth
Excellence clusters Top 50 worldwide Top 25 national

Battery Materials and Technolοgу 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
null semester
Duration
Battery Materials and Technolοgу
Battery Materials and Technolοgу
Battery Materials and Technolοgу
Battery Materials and Technolοgу
Battery Materials and Technolοgу
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Bayreuth
Excellence clusters Top 50 worldwide Top 25 national

Scientific Cοmрuting 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
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4 semesters
Duration
Scientific Cοmрuting
Scientific Cοmрuting
Scientific Cοmрuting
Scientific Cοmрuting
Scientific Cοmрuting
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Bayreuth
Excellence clusters Top 50 worldwide Top 25 national

Philosophy and Computer Scienсе 
languageMaster of Science, Master of Arts

Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Philosophy and Computer Scienсе
Philosophy and Computer Scienсе
Philosophy and Computer Scienсе
Philosophy and Computer Scienсе
Philosophy and Computer Scienсе
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Bayreuth
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Natural Products & Drug Chеmistrу 
languageMaster of Science

Application Deadlines: 15 Jun (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
4 semesters
Duration
Natural Products & Drug Chеmistrу
Natural Products & Drug Chеmistrу
Natural Products & Drug Chеmistrу
Natural Products & Drug Chеmistrу
Natural Products & Drug Chеmistrу
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Seven reasons to study at Uni Bayreuth

1
Feel at home on a friendly green campus
With around 12,000 students, Bayreuth offers a compact, green campus where lecture halls, library, sports grounds and cafés are all just a short walk away. → More Info
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2
Integrating AI into Teaching
The University of Bayreuth uses AI purposefully to make your learning experience easier, more personalised, and more effective. AI-supported tools help you navigate your studies while strengthening your independence and academic skills. → More Info
3
Top Results in International Rankings
University of Bayreuth consistently ranks in the top tier of the THE World University Rankings and CHE Rankings, especially for research environment and teaching.
4
Truly international study environment
Students, instructors and researchers from over 100 countries and 125 nationalities study together, supported by the International Office and tailored welcome and buddy services. → More Info
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5
Unique strength in African Studies
Bayreuth is European hotspot for African Studies, interdisciplinary research and a university-wide sustainability strategy. → More Info
6
Germany's best university for start-ups (Start-up Radar 2025)
GründerUni offers modern entrepreneurship teaching, an e-learning platform, confidential start-up advice and numerous networking events showcasing “Start-ups made in Bayreuth”. → More Info
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One of the most affordable university towns in Bavaria
In Bayreuth, a room in a shared apartment costs an average of only €390. This makes Bayreuth the most affordable of Bavaria's university cities. (Source: Moses Mendelssohn Institute 2025) → More Info

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Additional information for tuition-free programs at Uni Bayreuth

German Students
Other EU Students
Non-EU Students
German Students

Intake

63.5%
Winter Semester
36.4%
Both Semesters
Application Deadlines

Language of Instruction

20.0%
English only
2.3%
English only & German language course
7.6%
English & German
66.4%
German only
1.1%
German & other language
2.3%
German (and some English)

Numerus Clausus

79.4%
without admission restriction
20.0%
with admission restriction
0.5%
no information provided

Study mode

100.0%
On campus