Germany
Study in Hanover (Hannover): universities, programmes and fees
Hanover has 5 universities and colleges in our catalogue with 74 undergraduate programmes in 37 fields of study. At public institutions an EU student typically pays no tuition fee, a non-EU student no tuition fee.
- Universities
- 5
- Programmes
- 74
- EU fee / year
- Free
- Non-EU fee / year
- Free
Always check current information on the official website of the university before you apply.
Universities in Hanover
| University | Type | Programmes | EU fee / year | Non-EU fee / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover | public | 31 | €0 | €0 |
| Hochschule Hannover | public | 20 | €0 | €0 |
| Fachhochschule für die Wirtschaft Hannover | private | 14 | — | — |
| Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover | public | 8 | €0 | €0 |
| Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover | public | 1 | €0 | €0 |
What you can study in Hanover
- Business Administration 13
- Computer Science 8
- Music and Musicology 5
- Design 3
- Industrial Engineering 3
- Biotechnology 2
- Energy Engineering 2
- Mechanical Engineering 2
- Physics 2
- Chemistry 2
- Multimedia and Video Games 2
- Finance and Accounting 2
- Law 2
- Journalism 2
- Performing Arts 2
- Food Science and Technology 1
- Architecture 1
- Landscape Architecture 1
- Civil Engineering 1
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Geomatics and Surveying 1
- Industrial Electronics and Automation 1
- Tourism 1
- Biomedical Engineering 1
- Environmental Sciences 1
- Biology 1
- Biochemistry 1
- Geology 1
- Geography 1
- Mathematics 1
- Veterinary Medicine 1
- Economics 1
- Political Science 1
- Sociology 1
- Pedagogy 1
- Languages and Literature 1
- Fashion Design 1
Entry scores
The score of the last admitted student, from official lists (lower is better).
Student residences
Prices published by the universities or the public student housing service.
| Residence | University | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Hannover | Leibniz Universität Hannover | 247–565 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Hannover | Hochschule Hannover | 247–565 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Hannover | Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover | 247–565 EUR / month |
| Wohnheime des Studierendenwerks Hannover | Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover | 247–565 EUR / month |
How admission works in Germany
Some programmes have open admission; others have fewer places than applicants (numerus clausus), where the school-leaving grade (1.0 is best, 4.0 worst) and waiting time decide. Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy are allocated through hochschulstart.de. Foreign school certificates are checked (often via uni-assist); if the certificate gives no direct access, a year at a Studienkolleg and the Feststellungsprüfung exam are required. German-taught programmes require German at DSH-2 / TestDaF 4 level. More in the guide Study in Germany.
Sources
- DAAD — Finances: tuition fees at higher education institutions in Germany, checked 4 October 2026
- Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Studiensuche (Studienangebote, grundständig, Vollzeit), checked 4 October 2026
- Leibniz Universität Hannover — Zulassungsgrenzen, Wintersemester 2026/2027 (Leistungsliste), checked 4 October 2026
How the figures are collected and calculated: Data and sources.