Fees for applications from non-EU states
Source: https://www.fau.eu/studying/international-students/application-and-enrollment-for-international-applicants/fees-for-applications-from-non-eu-states/ Parent: https://www.fau.eu/
As of winter semester 2026/27, FAU will be charging a processing fee of 100 euros per application for applicants from non-EU states.
This fee is due regardless of the result of the selection process and cannot be reimbursed. A maximum of three applications (maximum 300 euros) can be made per person and application phase. Applications are checked only after payment has been made. The answers to the most frequently asked questions on this topic can be found below.
FAQs
General information about the application fee
Why is the university introducing application fees?
Checking international application documents creates additional work in terms of checking if the requirements for admission or admission to a specific degree program have been met.
Who is not required to pay application fees?
- German citizenship or
- German university entrance qualification or
- Bachelor’s degree obtained in Germany (at least six semesters) or
- Citizenship from a country in the European Economic Area (EEA, includes EU member states and Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), from a state with the equivalent status, or from countries with whom relevant agreements are in place or
- Individuals with established ties to Germany. These include individuals who have been living in Germany for at least five years before beginning a degree program and who have been in legal employment during this time or who have at least one parent who has been living in Germany during three of the last six years and who was in legal employment during this time.
Who has to pay the application fee?
The fee has to be paid by all applicants who are
- From non-EU states and
- Who are applying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, for German language courses, for the “Studienkolleg”, for State Examination degree programs, or for a degree program with an ecclesiastical examination.
Which degree programs are excluded from the application fee?
No application fees are due for:
- Cooperative degree programs
- Joint degrees and double degrees
- Doctoral candidates (with the exception of: Ph.D. Advanced Immuno Medicine)
- Professional development programs
- Degree programs for working professionals
- Exchange and cooperative degree program students (especially ERASMUS)
- FAU Scientia students
Are there any exceptions or discounts for the fee?
No. Since the fee is charged to directly cover the actual increased costs associated with processing the application, an administrative fee is charge for each application and it is payable without exception and without the possibility for a reduction.
What applies to applicants with dual EU/EEA citizenship?
This application fee is not charged for applicants with dual EU/EEC nationality.
How to pay the fee
How and where can I pay the fee?
The fee is paid via ePayBayern, the e-payment platform of the Free State of Bavaria.
Where can I find my payment notification?
The payment notification is made available electronically via the campo user account. Applicants receive a message via email about the payment notification during the application process as well as after it has been uploaded.
How do I know how much I have to pay?
The amount of the fee is stated in the payment notification. This is made available in your campo user account.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Payment via PayPal or credit card (Visa/Mastercard) is accepted.
Can I pay the fee even if I don’t have a European payment method?
Payment is accepted in Euros only. The rules of the payment service provider (PayPal, Visa, MasterCard) apply regarding the exchange rate and fees.
What is the deadline for payment?
The application fee is due when the application is received and must be paid via ePayment at the latest ten working days after the payment notification has been received.
How long does it take for the payment to appear in campo?
After successful completion of the payment via ePayBayern, it takes 3-5 working days for the payment to appear in campo. The application will not be processed before payment has been received.
How can I find out if my payment has arrived at FAU?
As soon as your payment has appeared in campo, you will receive a payment confirmation (PDF) and a notification via email.
What happens if the payment is not made or it arrives too late?
If the payment is not made within ten working days after the payment notification has been received, the application will not be processed. This also applies if the payment cannot clearly be allocated to an application.
Who do I contact if I have problems with making the payment on ePayBayern?
Please contact ePayBayern via email at ePayment@lff.bayern.de if you have any problems with the payment.
Please note that it cannot answer any questions related to the application in campo and the obligation to pay the fee, as ePayBayern is a payment service provider and has no knowledge about the reason for the payment (amount, reason, deadlines, and so on).
Repeated applications and special cases
If I want to change degree programs later on, will I have to pay the application fee again?
No. Applications for changing degree program do not incur a fee.
Reapplication within an academic year
Applicants who are offered a place on a degree program but were unable to enroll in that semester (due to visa problems or such like), and who reapply for the identical degree program in the same year are exempt from paying the application fee. This only applies to reapplications within the same academic year, provided the degree program has not been changed significantly in a manner that affects the admissions procedure. It does not apply to degree programs with admission restrictions. When reapplying, the admissions letter from one of the two preceding semesters must be uploaded to the application portal.
Refunds
Do I get a refund on my application fee if my application to study at FAU is rejected?
No. The application was processed irrespective of the outcome of the application procedure.
Do I get a refund on my application fee if my application to study at FAU is accepted?
No. The application was processed irrespective of the outcome of the application procedure.
Do I get a refund on my application fee if I withdraw my application?
No. The fee is charged for processing the application that is also due if an application is withdrawn.
Contact and support
Please send an email to bewerbungsgebuehren@fau.de stating your campo applicant number and the application number of the application you are inquiring about. This information is included in the payment notification.
Our Student Advice Center is happy to help you if you have any other questions.