Georg-August-Universität Göttingen for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
See official university website for current requirements.
Fees & Deadline
Application deadline: July 15 for winter semester.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Strong English-taught programmes in Development Economics, Agricultural Sciences, Neuroscience, and Forest Sciences.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: €600–€800. Application deadline: May 31 for winter semester. Decision time: 8–16 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. DAAD scholarships and Göttingen Graduate School (GGNB) funded positions available for Nigerian PhD students in agricultural and life sciences.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — contact supervisor directly
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
DAAD Scholarship (Development-Related Programs)
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Deutschlandstipendium
by Federal Government + Private sponsors · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →Göttingen International Scholarship (GIS)
by University of Göttingen · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Can Nigerian students apply to the University of Göttingen with WAEC?
WAEC/NECO is accepted as your secondary school qualification, but direct undergraduate entry to German universities requires completing at least 1 year at a recognised Nigerian university or attending a Studienkolleg. For Masters, a Nigerian bachelor's degree allows direct application. Development Economics and Agricultural Sciences are particular strengths relevant to Nigerian students.
How much does the University of Göttingen cost for Nigerian students?
Tuition is completely free — not even non-EU students pay fees. You only pay a semester administrative fee of ~€400/semester (~€800/year). Göttingen is one of Germany's most affordable university towns, with living costs significantly below Munich, Hamburg, or Frankfurt.
What are the career prospects after graduating from Göttingen?
Nigerian graduates can apply for Germany's 18-month Job-Seeker Visa after completing their degree. Development Economics and Agricultural Sciences graduates are particularly well placed for careers in international development organisations, NGOs, and the private agri-sector both in Germany and internationally.
Tips for Applying to Uni Göttingen
The University of Göttingen (QS #252) is one of Germany's most storied research universities with over 44 Nobel laureates connected to its history, and exceptional strength in Development Economics and Agricultural Sciences — disciplines highly relevant to Nigeria's development agenda. For Nigerian students, free tuition combined with Göttingen's remarkably low cost of living for a major university city creates one of the best value propositions in German higher education. The Göttingen International Scholarship targets merit-based international Masters students, and DAAD provides additional pathways to fully funded study.
Official source: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen ↗Plan Your Germany Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Nigerian passport holders applying to Germany.
Cost of Living in Göttingen
Göttingen is one of Germany's most affordable university cities. Studentenwerk Göttingen has good student hall availability.
Semester ticket covers local transport; Göttingen is highly cycle-friendly.