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University of Vechta

Vechta, Germany

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Quick facts

World rank
Unranked
Acceptance rate
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Students
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International students
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Institution type
Public
Founded
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Overview

The University of Vechta (Universität Vechta) is a public campus university in Vechta, Lower Saxony, Germany. It specialises in teacher training, social services, transformation processes in rural areas, and cultural studies. The university offers Bachelor and Master programmes as well as doctoral studies across its three faculties, with a focus on people and society.

Fields of study

  • Education
  • Teacher Training
  • Social Work
  • Social Sciences
  • Gerontology
  • Cultural Studies
  • Humanities
  • Management
  • Theology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Sport Sciences

Admissions requirements

IELTS (minimum)
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TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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GPA (minimum)
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Intakes
Winter Semester, Summer Semester
Application deadlines
July 15 (Winter Semester), January 15 (Summer Semester)
Rolling admissions
No
Admissions contact
zsb@uni-vechta.de

Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.

Tuition & costs

International students

Varies by program

From about Free / year

Domestic students

Free / semester

No tuition fees are charged. Students pay a semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag) only: 456.36 EUR for WS 2026/27, covering student union fees, the nationwide semester public transport ticket, and Studentenwerk services. Exchange students pay 381.36 EUR.

Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.

Official fee source (opens in a new tab)

Programs

Programs offered by University of Vechta
ProgramLevelDurationTuitionDeadlineIntakes
Alternswissenschaften / Gerontologie (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Doppelstudium Alternswissenschaften/Gerontologie und Management Sozialer Dienstleistungen (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Gasthörstudium (opens in a new tab)——VariesVaries—
Gerontologie: Altern nachhaltig gestalten (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Gesellschaft, Nachhaltigkeit und Soziale Innovationen (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Kulturwissenschaften (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Management Sozialer Dienstleistungen (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Management Sozialer Dienstleistungen (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Master of Education - Grundschule (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Master of Education - Haupt- und Realschule (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Promotionsstudium (opens in a new tab)PhD—VariesVaries—
Soziale Arbeit (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Soziale Arbeit (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—VariesVaries—
Transformationsmanagement in ländlichen Räumen (opens in a new tab)Full TimeMaster's—VariesVaries—
Zwei-Fächer-Bachelor Combined Studies (opens in a new tab)Full TimeBachelor's—VariesVaries—

Information last verified Oct 5, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.