About the university
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) is a public university in Halle (Saale). It traces its history back to 1502 and describes itself as a German university open to the world.
Most MLU degrees are taught in German, but its Faculty of Law, Economics and Business offers a fully English-taught bachelor's in Business Economics and an English-taught master's in Economics: Data Science and Policy. The bachelor's is unusual in Germany: the first two years are entirely in English, with German classes built in.
For Indian students, MLU's main attractions are no tuition fees and low living costs: the economics faculty estimates about €750 a month, with rooms typically costing €150–300.
Both economics programmes have restricted admission and apply through uni-assist for foreign qualifications, so apply early and check the deadlines carefully.
- History
- MLU describes itself as 'creating knowledge since 1502'
- Type
- Public university
- Semester fee
- €333.30 for winter 2026/27 (€315.30 for summer 2026); no tuition fee
- English-taught degrees
- Including a bachelor's in Business Economics and a master's in Economics: Data Science and Policy
- Intakes
- October (winter) for the economics programmes
- Living costs
- About €750 a month, with rooms typically €150–300 (MLU economics faculty estimate)
Rankings
QS World University Rankings 2027
801–850 in the world
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
MSc Economics: Data Science and Policy
- Fee / year
- €667
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS)
- Intakes
- October (winter) only
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (Academic or Indicator), TOEFL iBT 72, Cambridge FCE grade C or UNIcert II
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- €667
- Duration
- 3 years (6 semesters, 180 ECTS)
- Intakes
- October (winter) only
- English
- IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, Cambridge FCE grade C or UNIcert II
- Postgraduate
MSc European and International Economics (double degree with a partner in Milan)
- Fee / year
- €667
- Duration
- Check the programme page
- Intakes
- Check the programme page
- English
- Taught in English and German at MLU and Italian at the partner university in Milan, so German is needed
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (EUR) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSc Economics: Data Science and Policy | 2 years (4 semesters, 120 ECTS) | €667 | ≈ ₹70,660 |
| BSc Business Economics | 3 years (6 semesters, 180 ECTS) | €667 | ≈ ₹70,660 |
| MSc European and International Economics (double degree with a partner in Milan) | Check the programme page | €667 | ≈ ₹70,660 |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg with similar universities in Germany.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- BSc Business Economics: you need a qualification that gives direct university entrance in Germany. uni-assist checks foreign certificates and has a self-check tool.
- An Indian Class 12 certificate on its own usually counts as an indirect qualification; MLU says applicants with an indirect qualification may attend a Studienkolleg first.
- Apply through uni-assist by 15 July (portals usually open on 1 May). Admission is restricted.
Postgraduate
- MSc Economics: Data Science and Policy: a bachelor's in business or economics with at least 60 ECTS in economics modules and a German-scale grade of 2.5 ('good') or better.
- Applicants with a bachelor's from outside Germany apply through uni-assist by 15 June; portals usually open on 1 May. Admission is restricted.
- Indian applicants should also see our Germany guide for the APS certificate.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 12 certificate and mark sheets (bachelor's), or bachelor's certificate and transcript (master's)
- English certificate (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge or UNIcert)
- uni-assist application
- APS certificate for Indian applicants (see our Germany guide)
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (IELTS Academic or IELTS Indicator) for the economics programmes |
| TOEFL iBT | 72 |
| Cambridge / UNIcert | Cambridge FCE grade C or UNIcert II |
| Exemption | Native speakers who completed at least their last two school years or their degree in the UK, USA, Canada (not Quebec), Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or Singapore. Indian schooling does not qualify. |
Accommodation and living costs
MLU's economics faculty estimates living costs of about €750 a month, with accommodation typically costing €150–300 a month. The semester fee includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket for public transport.
| Item | In EUR | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| AccommodationMLU economics faculty estimate | €150–300per month | ≈ ₹15,900 – ₹31,800 |
| Total living costsMLU economics faculty estimate | €750per month | ≈ ₹79,500 |
| MLU semester feeWinter 2026/27: Studentenwerk €90, semester ticket €226.80, student council €16.50 | €333per semester | ≈ ₹35,330 |
Campus and location
MLU is based in Halle (Saale), with a history that goes back to 1502.
- The semester fee includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket for public transport.
- The English-taught Business Economics bachelor's includes German classes for international students.
- International programmes are listed by MLU's International Office, and each programme's website explains its own application process.
- MLU says it offers limited financial support for international undergraduates.
Careers and graduate outcomes
MLU does not publish graduate employment figures on the pages we opened. Learning German while you study, as the Business Economics bachelor's encourages, widens your job choices in Germany a great deal. For post-study work rules, see our Germany guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
Does MLU charge tuition fees?
No. You pay the semester fee, €333.30 for winter 2026/27, which includes the Deutschlandsemesterticket.
Can I study a bachelor's in English at MLU?
Yes. The BSc Business Economics is taught in English for the first two years, with English and German electives in the final year. You need a qualification that gives direct university entrance in Germany, or a Studienkolleg year first.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS 6.0 (Academic or Indicator), or TOEFL iBT 72, for both economics programmes.
When is the deadline?
For the master's with a bachelor's from abroad, 15 June via uni-assist; for the bachelor's, 15 July. Both start in October only.
Is Halle expensive?
No. MLU's economics faculty estimates about €750 a month in total, with rooms typically €150–300.
Sources
- MLU: home page (opens in a new tab)
- MLU Registrar: re-registration and semester fee 2026/27 (opens in a new tab)
- MLU Faculty of Law, Economics and Business: programmes in English (opens in a new tab)
- MLU: BSc Business Economics (opens in a new tab)
- MLU: MSc Economics: Data Science and Policy (opens in a new tab)
- MLU International Office: international study programmes (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.uni-halle.de (opens in a new tab)
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