In short
Bamberg has 1 university offering 164 degree courses (45 Bachelor's, 79 Master's), and 12% of them are taught in English or bilingually. Tuition for non-EU students: €0 — The University of Bamberg charges no tuition fees. From winter 2026/27, applicants from outside the EU/EEA pay a €60 processing fee per application semester.
Bamberg is a small Franconian city whose entire old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the university spread through historic buildings in the centre. The University of Bamberg focuses on humanities, social sciences, economics and information systems, and charges no tuition. Students live among half-timbered houses, river branches and some of the world's most famous small breweries.
Universities in Bamberg
Every university and college in Bamberg in our catalogue, biggest first.
- Website of University of Bamberg (opens in a new tab)
University of Bamberg
University 164 courses
Cost of living
What studying in Bamberg costs, from the latest figures we could source.
- Rent for a student flat
- No figure yetNot covered by the MLP Studentenwohnreport 2026 — check the local Studierendenwerk.
- Tuition for non-EU students
- €0 / semesterPlus the semester contribution every student pays. The rules are summed up in In short.
- Proof of funds for a visa
- €992 / monthThe proof of funds German missions currently ask of student-visa applicants (€11,904 a year) — confirm with the German embassy or consulate handling your application.
Good to know
- Classes take place in old-town buildings and on the ERBA campus by the river — a bike gets you between them in minutes.
- Non-EU applicants should budget for the €60 application fee introduced for winter 2026/27.
- Try Rauchbier, the local smoked beer, at Schlenkerla — it is part of the Bamberg initiation.
Industries & employers
Big names that hire graduates, and offer internships and working-student jobs, in and around Bamberg.
Bosch
Automotive
Bamberg's largest employer, with a big plant making powertrain and fuel-cell components.
Brose
Automotive
Car-parts supplier with sites in Bamberg and neighbouring Hallstadt.
Breweries & tourism
Food & services
Bamberg's breweries and UNESCO tourism provide many part-time jobs.
Culture & people
Bamberg is often called 'Franconian Rome' for its seven hills and churches. Its old town survived the Second World War nearly intact, so students walk to lectures past a cathedral, an old town hall built on a river island and the riverside houses of 'Little Venice'.
Beer is culture here: the city and its surroundings are home to dozens of breweries, and summer evenings are spent in hillside beer cellars.
Events & festivals
Sandkerwa
Late August
Bamberg's big folk festival in the Sand quarter, with fisherman's jousting on the river.
Bamberg zaubert
July
A street-performance festival that fills the old town with artists.
Nativity trail
Advent
The Krippenweg — dozens of nativity scenes displayed in churches and squares.
Places to see
Old Town Hall
UNESCO
Built on an island in the river Regnitz, with painted façades.
Bamberg Cathedral
Church
Romanesque-Gothic cathedral with the famous Bamberg Horseman statue.
Little Venice
City
A row of colourful fishermen's houses along the Regnitz.
Michaelsberg
Viewpoint
Former monastery with a terrace overlooking the rooftops.
Getting around
Bamberg is compact and very bike-friendly, and city buses are covered by the semester ticket included in the semester contribution. ICE trains on the Munich–Berlin line stop in Bamberg; Nuremberg is about 40 minutes away and Nuremberg Airport is the nearest airport. Bavaria's discounted student Deutschlandticket costs €43 a month in 2026.
Student experiences
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Studying in Bamberg: FAQ
Is Bamberg a good place to study?
Yes, especially for humanities, social sciences, economics and information systems. The University of Bamberg is set in a UNESCO-listed old town, charges no tuition and is easy to get around by bike.
Does the University of Bamberg charge tuition fees?
No. There are no tuition fees at the University of Bamberg; students pay only the semester contribution. Non-EU applicants pay a €60 application processing fee from winter 2026/27.
Can I study in English in Bamberg?
Some programmes, mainly Master's degrees. 12% of the courses in our Bamberg catalogue are taught in English or bilingually.
How far is Bamberg from Nuremberg?
About 40 minutes by train, with direct ICE and regional connections.
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Sources
- University of Bamberg — FAQ for international applicants (opens in a new tab)
- University of Bamberg — application fees (non-EU states) (opens in a new tab)
- inFranken — Bamberg's largest employers (opens in a new tab)
- University and course numbers: the Where Is My Uni? catalogue, rebuilt from official university data.
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