Bonn, Germany
One of Germany's most historic universities, with an unusually large number of Nobel laureates for its size.
Bonn, founded in 1818, has produced a remarkably high number of Nobel laureates relative to its size, particularly in Mathematics and Economics — its Hausdorff Center for Mathematics is one of Germany's leading mathematics research institutes. Its main building, the Bonn Palace, is a former electoral residence.
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AAB (A Level) · IB 33
High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.
€0–€1,000/sem
low tier for Germany — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.
German (Bachelor's) — most undergraduate programmes are German-medium and require proof of German proficiency; a small number of English-taught Bachelor's tracks exist. Master's is far more commonly English-taught.
city campus, Bonn
Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Bonn's financial aid office.
Because most German public universities already charge minimal tuition to everyone regardless of citizenship, 'scholarships' here are more about living-cost support than fee reduction.
Since tuition itself is already low or free at most public universities, prioritise these for living-cost support rather than expecting a tuition-fee scholarship.
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Mathematics
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Economics
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Law
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years for an undergraduate LLB (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia); typically a 3-year postgraduate JD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)
Natural Sciences
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
Computer Science
⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Typical entry: Requires Mathematics
Durations are typical for Germany — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.
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IELTS: 6.5 overall (English-taught Bachelor's tracks only)
Required for the limited English-taught Bachelor's tracks; German-medium programmes require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF/DSH) instead.
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Build my Germany shortlist →Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Bonn as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.
As a typical benchmark for international entry, Bonn expects around AAB at A Level or 33 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Bonn's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Bonn's own admissions page before applying.
International tuition at Bonn typically falls in the €0–€1,000/sem range (low tier for Germany). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Bonn's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.
Bonn follows Germany's typical intake calendar: October (Winter semester), April (Summer semester), with applications generally due 15 july for winter semester, 15 january for summer semester. Most international applications run via uni-assist, but not all universities use it — confirm your target university's route. Always verify the exact date on Bonn's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.
Germany universities, including Bonn, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (English-taught Bachelor's tracks only). Required for the limited English-taught Bachelor's tracks; German-medium programmes require proof of German proficiency (TestDaF/DSH) instead.
One of Germany's most historic universities, with an unusually large number of Nobel laureates for its size. Bonn, founded in 1818, has produced a remarkably high number of Nobel laureates relative to its size, particularly in Mathematics and Economics — its Hausdorff Center for Mathematics is one of Germany's leading mathematics research institutes. Its main building, the Bonn Palace, is a former electoral residence.
Yes — Bonn accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Germany University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Bonn and every other Germany university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.
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