Tuition and Financing
As a private university run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Friedensau Adventist University (FAU) does not get any government grants, but finances its ordinary budget with tuition and, to a much greater extent, with church allocations.
Our Financial Bulletin provides you with an overview and many details on the different fees and services relating to studying, living, and eating in Friedensau, as laid down in the regulations of FAU and the study contract.
Overview of Fees and Charges
The following fees and charges incur when studying at FAU:
Financial Bulletin
Deposit
The tuition deposit and, if applicable, the deposit for the student residence, are paid before the beginning of the program, along with the down payment, and returned after the program has been completed.
| Before the beginning of the program | Amount | Due date |
Deposit* at the beginning of the program for accommodation, will be returned in full after the student has moved out (only for students who live on campus) | 300.00 | with the down payment |
Deposit* at the beginning of the program for transponder etc., will be returned in full at the end of the program (all students) | 300.00 | with the downpayment |
Charge for issuing the Declaration of Commitment | 50.00 | with the downpayment |
*A guarantee may be provided instead of a deposit. Bank guarantees from German banks are generally accepted. Directly enforceable guarantees are accepted from German pastors, staff of FAU or the retirement home, and from offices and institutions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Germany.
Down payment
The down payment is due before the beginning of the program and is set off against the university fees.
| Before the beginning of the program | Amount | Due date |
Down payment at the beginning of the program is set off against the university fees in full (at first, study account for the first semester; at second, rent, if the student lives on campus; then, study account) | ||
EU citizens | 500.00 | Aug 31 / Jan 31 |
Non-EU citizens University studies | 4,200.00 | Apr 30 / Dec 31 |
Non-EU citizens German as a Foreign Language | 3,800.00 | Apr 30 |
The down payment will only be returned after the program has been completed.
Tuition
For all students in all programs.
Student residence fees
For students in single, 2-bed, or 3-bed rooms in the student residence. Only possible in combination with cafeteria fee.
For more details about accommodation see Living in Friedensau.
Cafeteria costs
Students can eat in the cafeteria at reasonable prices. The cafeteria offers 3 meals per day.
Rent for apartment
For families, married couples, flat-sharing groups of people who rent an apartment on campus.
For more details about accommodation see Living in Friedensau.
Other fees and charges
Student Council, fees for certificates, etc.
Grants Theology
Grants for degree courses inTheology, in particular for Master of Theological Studies M.A.
Access scholarships
On-Campus Grants
DAAD-scholarship I
Method of proposal: Request by students
Candidates: International students Theology and Social Sciences
Number: 1
Amount: ca. 2,400 €
Decision: Grants committee Registrar and representatives of the German conferences
Turnus: Annullay
Criteria
- Very good academic performance/end of study time
DAAD-scholarship III
Method of proposal: Request by students
Candidates: International students Theology and Social Sciences
Number: Variable – with this split 20 scholarships
Amount: total 50,000 € per year, 25,000 € per semester, per student 2 x 400 € + 1 x 450 € per Semester
Decision: Grants committee Registrar and representatives of the German conferences
Turnus: not available at the moment
Criteria
- Study performance
- Where appropriate, indigence in the form of special situations that make employment difficult
Deutschland-scholarship
Method of proposal: Request by students
Candidates: All programs
Number: 11
Amount: Per month 300 € (150 € Staat/150 € FFF)
Decision: Grants committee
Turnus: Annually
Criteria
- Excellent performance (in studies or before)
- Partial neediness
Awards
DAAD-award
Method of proposal: Special scholarship commission (Michelle)
Candidates: International students
Number: 1
Amount: 1,000 €
Decision: Proposal of schools
Turnus: Annually at graduation
Criteria
- Excellent Graduation
- Performance
Waltraud und Herbert Blomstedt-Award for music
Method of proposal: Sebastian Kuhle
Candidates: All programs
Number: 1
Amount: 500 €
Decision: School of Theology
Turnus: Every 2 years
Criteria
- Outstanding artistic work or
- High musical dedication
Waltraud und Herbert Blomstedt-Award for Theology
Method of proposal: School of Theology
Candidates: Only students of School of Theology
Number: 1
Amount: 500 €
Decision: School of Theology
Turnus: Every 2 years
Criteria
- Outstanding achievements in the study of theology
Grants Social Sciences
Grants for degree courses in Social Sciences, in particular for Social Work B.A. (DE) and International Social Sciences M.A.
Access scholarships
Sojourner-Truth-scholarship
Method of proposal: Application
Candidates: Applicants B.A. Social Work (DE)
Number: Total 6
Amount: Tuition fee 100%
Decision: Dean CSW, Program Director, Chancellor (recommendation by Advent youth)
Turnus: Annually
Criteria
- Very good grades
- Commitment in community/children-youth work
- Member STA or Advent Youth
ADRA-access-scholarship
Method of proposal: Application
Candidates: Applicants M.A. ISS
Number: 1
Amount: 5,000 €
Decision: Dean Social Science, Course Director, Representative ADRA-DE
Turnus: Annually
Criteria
- Previous achievements
- Experience in the professional field/with ADRA
MA DS-scholarship
Method of proposal: Application
Candidates: Applicants M.A. ISS
Number: max. 4
Amount: 6,000 €
Decision: Dean Social Science, Course Director, Further representative CSW
Turnus: Annually
Criteria
- Very good applicants
- Increase diversity in the degree programs
On-Campus Grants
DAAD-scholarship I
Method of proposal: Request by students
Candidates: International students Theology and Social Sciences
Number: 1
Amount: ca. 2,400 €
Decision: Grants committee Registrar and representatives of the German conferences
Turnus: Annullay
Criteria
- Very good academic performance/end of study time
DAAD-scholarship III
Method of proposal: Request by students
Candidates: International students Theology and Social Sciences
Number: Variable – with this split 20 scholarships
Amount: total 50,000 € per year, 25,000 € per semester, per student 2 x 400 € + 1 x 450 € per Semester
Decision: Grants committee Registrar and representatives of the German conferences
Turnus: not available at the moment
Criteria
- Study performance
- Where appropriate, indigence in the form of special situations that make employment difficult
Deutschland-scholarship
Method of proposal: Request by students
Candidates: All programs
Number: 9
Amount: Per month 300 € (150 € Staat/150 € FFF)
Decision: Grants committee
Turnus: Annually
Criteria
- Excellent performance (in studies or before)
- Partial neediness
ADRA-scholarship
Method of proposal: Request by students
Candidates: students MA DS
Number: Variable
Amount: total 5,000 € split
Decision: Dean, Director of program, Representive ADRA-DE
Turnus: Annually
Criteria
- Performance Motivation
- Study achievements
- Specific professional interest
Awards
DAAD-Award
Method of proposal: Special scholarship commission (Luca L.)
Candidates: International students
Number: 1
Amount: 1,000 €
Decision: Proposal of schools
Turnus: Annually at graduation
Criteria
- Excellent Graduation
- Performance
Friends of Friedensau Association Prize
Method of proposal: School of Social Science proposes early June at the latest
Candidates: Only students of School of Social Science
Number: 1
Amount: 500 €
Decision: School of Social Science
Turnus: Annually at graduation
Criteria
- Commitment on the Campus
- Social commitment
- Good performance
Waltraud und Herbert Blomstedt-Award for Music
Method of proposal: Sebastian Kuhle
Candidates: All programs
Number: 1
Amount: 500 €
Decision: School of Theology
Turnus: Every 2 years
Criteria
- Outstanding artistic work or
- High musical dedication
