17 Universities in Germany Without IELTS (2027 Intake)

IELTS alternative: a degree program of at least two years taught exclusively in English, instead of a test; also accepts PTE Academic 59 (B2) or 76 (C1), UNIcert II/III, and Cambridge English Scale scores.

This exemption is specific to these two programs, not Göttingen generally — do not assume it applies to other Göttingen master’s degrees without checking that program’s own page. Göttingen is a public university in Lower Saxony, so it does not charge the non-EU tuition surcharge that Baden-Württemberg universities apply, meaning your main cost planning here is rent and living expenses rather than a state tuition fee. Göttingen is also a well-known university town with a large international student population and a lower cost of living than most major German cities, which makes your blocked account funds stretch noticeably further than in Munich, Frankfurt, or Stuttgart. The town has a long academic history — several Nobel laureates studied or taught there — and student housing, while competitive, tends to be more affordable than in Germany’s larger metropolitan areas. Many programs at Göttingen also maintain close ties with the nearby Max Planck Institutes, which can be a genuine advantage if you are considering a PhD after your master’s.