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🇩🇪 Magdeburg, Germany · Public
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg Fees for Indian Students
OVGU Magdeburg (Magdeburg) is known for University in Magdeburg with English-taught engineering. Below: tuition, living costs in Chemnitz, Magdeburg & Ilmenau, the total in rupees and loan options.
- Total ≈ ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Tuition €600 – €800 a year
- Intakes: Winter semester (Oct)
- Typical loan ₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh
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How much does OVGU Magdeburg cost for Indian students?
A 2-year master's at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg costs about ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh in total for an Indian student: tuition of €600 – €800 a year, living costs of about €11,904 a year and one-time visa and travel costs of ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh. Most families borrow ₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh and cover the rest from savings or scholarships.
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OVGU Magdeburg at a glance
- Location
- Magdeburg, Germany
- Type
- Public university
- Known for
- University in Magdeburg with English-taught engineering
- Tuition (international)
- €600 – €800 a year
- Fee note
- No tuition at this public university — only the semester contribution (about €300–400 a semester)
- Living costs used
- €11,904 a year
- Total for 2 years
- ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh
- Intakes
- Winter semester (Oct), Summer semester (Apr)
- English tests
- IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programs; German (TestDaF/DSH) for German-taught
- Work during study
- 140 full days or 280 half days per year
- After graduation
- Up to 18 months to find a job related to your degree
- Official website
- ovgu.de
Fee breakdown
OVGU Magdeburg cost for Indian students
2-year master's, at €1 ≈ ₹109. Tuition varies by program — use the figure on your offer letter.
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OVGU Magdeburg vs similar universities in Germany
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Living there
Living costs in Chemnitz, Magdeburg & Ilmenau
Some of Germany's lowest student rents. A room in shared housing usually costs €280 – €450 a month, and a realistic yearly budget is €9,800 – €11,900.
For the cost table we use €11,904 a year — €992 a month — the blocked-account amount for the student visa. During your studies you can work 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
Indian applicants need an APS certificate before applying for the German student visa.
Funding
How Indian students fund OVGU Magdeburg
Typical loan: ₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh. EMIs on a ₹24 lakh loan start after the course and moratorium.
Timeline
Applying to OVGU Magdeburg for the Winter semester 2027 intake
- 01
10–12 months before
Take IELTS; shortlist programs at OVGU Magdeburg and similar universities.
- 02
8–10 months before
Write your SOP, request two or three LORs and prepare transcripts.
- 03
6–9 months before
Apply on OVGU Magdeburg's application portal and to scholarships.
- 04
4–6 months before
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and start the education loan (₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh).
- 05
2–4 months before
Apply for the German national (D) visa for study: get the APS certificate (mandatory for Indian applicants).
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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Tuition is €600 – €800 a year for international students (no tuition at this public university — only the semester contribution (about €300–400 a semester)). With living costs the total for a 2-year master's is about ₹29 lakh – ₹31 lakh.
At €1 ≈ ₹109, a year's tuition is about ₹0.7 lakh – ₹0.9 lakh. Exchange rates move, so we recalculate with the live rate before you pay.
Of the 6 universities closest to it in cost, 0 cost less in total and 6 cost more. OVGU Magdeburg's tuition is above the middle of our Germany list.
Yes, within visa rules: 140 full days or 280 half days per year. Part-time income helps with living costs but shouldn't be counted on for tuition.
Often, yes — private banks and NBFCs lend unsecured amounts for many universities if the co-applicant's income is steady. Larger amounts at the lowest rates usually need collateral. Most families borrow ₹20 lakh – ₹28 lakh.
Winter semester (Oct), Summer semester (Apr). Start preparing 10–12 months ahead; popular programs fill early.
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