In short
Flensburg has 2 universities and colleges offering 161 degree courses (53 Bachelor's, 108 Master's), and 14% of them are taught in English or bilingually. Tuition for non-EU students: €0 — Public universities in Schleswig-Holstein charge no tuition, including for non-EU students; you pay a semester contribution that includes the Deutschland-Semesterticket.
Flensburg is a small, sociable harbour city a few kilometres from the Danish border. Europa-Universität Flensburg is known for teacher training and European studies, and Hochschule Flensburg for engineering, energy and business. Danish is heard in the streets, and the fjord is the city's living room.
Universities in Flensburg
Every university and college in Flensburg in our catalogue, biggest first.
- Website of Europa-Universität Flensburg (opens in a new tab)
Europa-Universität Flensburg
University 137 courses
- Website of Hochschule Flensburg (opens in a new tab)
Hochschule Flensburg
University of applied sciences 24 courses
Cost of living
What studying in Flensburg 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
- Flensburg is not in the MLP rent study; rooms close to campus go quickly before the winter semester, so start early.
- Denmark is a short bus or bike ride away, and so is Sønderborg's university campus.
- The two universities share one campus on the hill above the fjord.
Industries & employers
Big names that hire graduates, and offer internships and working-student jobs, in and around Flensburg.
Danfoss
Engineering
The Danish group's compressor competence centre is in Flensburg.
Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt
Public sector
Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority is headquartered in Flensburg.
Flensburger Brauerei
Food & drink
The brewery known for its swing-top bottles.
Stadtwerke Flensburg
Energy
The city's utility, one of its largest employers.
Culture & people
Flensburg was Danish until 1864 and still has an active Danish minority with its own schools and library. In the 18th and 19th centuries it grew rich on the rum trade with the Danish West Indies, and a few rum houses and the Maritime Museum keep that history alive.
The old town is a string of merchants' courtyards running down to the harbour, and the historic museum harbour is full of old sailing ships. People are relaxed, and "Moin" is all you need to say.
Events & festivals
Rum Regatta
May
Old gaff-rigged sailing ships race on the fjord, with a harbour festival.
Christmas market
Late Nov – Dec
Stalls along the old-town shopping street and the Nordermarkt.
Places to see
Museum Harbour
Harbour
Historic sailing ships moored in the old harbour.
Flensburg Maritime Museum
Museum
Ships, sea trade and the story of Flensburg rum.
Merchants' courtyards
Old town
Narrow historic courtyards between the main street and the harbour.
Glücksburg Castle
Castle
Water castle on the fjord, a short trip from the city.
Getting around
Flensburg's buses and regional trains are covered by the Deutschland-Semesterticket included in the semester contribution. Trains reach Hamburg in about two hours and connect north into Denmark, and Hamburg Airport is the nearest major airport. Buses and bikes are the usual way to the hilltop campus.
Student experiences
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Studying in Flensburg: FAQ
Which universities are in Flensburg?
Flensburg has 2 universities in our catalogue: Europa-Universität Flensburg and Hochschule Flensburg (University of Applied Sciences), with 161 degree courses between them.
Can I study in English in Flensburg?
Some programmes: 14% of Flensburg's courses are taught in English or bilingually, including European and energy-related Master's programmes.
Is Flensburg close to Denmark?
Yes. The Danish border is only a few kilometres north of the city, and many students cross it for shopping, day trips or cooperation with Danish universities.
Do I pay tuition fees in Flensburg?
No. Both universities in Flensburg are public and charge no tuition for EU or non-EU students; you pay only the semester contribution.
More guides in Schleswig-Holstein
Sources
- Europa-Universität Flensburg (opens in a new tab)
- City of Flensburg: economic profile (opens in a new tab)
- Danfoss in Flensburg (SSW) (opens in a new tab)
- University and course numbers: the Where Is My Uni? catalogue, rebuilt from official university data.
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