Information for Parents of International Students

The University of Siegen is a comparatively young university, founded in 1972, offering innovative and interdisciplinary degree programs on different levels and in different languages. Of course, there are German language Bachelor’s degree programs and Master’s degree programs. There are also preparatory courses to learn German as well as Master’s degree programs fully taught in English. Higher education in Germany is of a very high quality and yet there are no tuition fees. This is due to government funding of the higher education sector. Furthermore, the University of Siegen is dedicated to helping all its students succeed and embark on successful careers after graduation. The University’s motto “Shaping a humane future” is indicative of the holistic approach to the students' personal growth.

The University of Siegen is conveniently located between Frankfurt and Cologne, but actually, it is in the heart of Europe: Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam — just to name few European capitals – are only a short trip away. 

Siegen is located in one of the most densely forested areas in all of Germany. People like to spend time outside hiking, cycling or just enjoying nature and the fresh air. The city is a larger one by German standards with a little more than 100,000 inhabitants and has a high standard of living. Both the University and the city are very safe and secure, crime rates are very low. Students can use public transport free of charge once they have registered as students at the University (a so-called semester ticket. Housing is affordable, too — students can choose to live in dormitories or rent shared apartments. 

The University of Siegen has several campuses and is spread throughout the city. The main campus on Adolf-Reichwein-Strasse has a newly renovated library, and dining hall and cafeteria. The campus in the city center features cutting-edge auditoriums — a unique architectural solution built on top of the local department store. Even the International Office is centrally located downtown. The University will continue to develop further in the coming years and has completed a new research building INCYTE in 2026.