Costs
Students should plan on having a monthly allowance of € 750 (minimum) in order to cover regular and daily expenses.
Semester Fee (Studierendenwerk/Student Service Agency): € 87
Administrative Fees (Free Mover, Degree Students): € 70
Student Council Fees (Free Mover, Degree Students): € 12
Tuition Fees (Free Mover/Degree Students: Non-EU): € 1,500 per semester
Semester Ticket (valid: October - March / April - September): € 125
Monthly Bus Ticket: € 44.40 (reduced) / € 59.30 (regular)
Students who officially participate in the orientation will receive a certificate (DING Bescheinigung der Lehranstalt) with their welcome package which allows them to by the monthly bus ticket at the reduced price. You must carry the certificate with you all the time when riding the bus with a reduced ticket.
Housing: rental prices ranging from approx. € 260 - € 460 per month (Residences & Rental Prices)
Studierendenwerk also charges a one-time fee of € 20 for every new contract issued + a one-time fee of € 30 / € 70 for bedding (pillow & blanket) and linens. More information
Health Insurance: prices ranging from approx. € 40 - € 100 per month (Insurance Information - only if students do not have adequate insurance from their home country)
Meals at student restaurant ("Mensa" or "Bistro") and cafeterias on campus (Monday - Friday): prices start at € 3. Actual costs depend on chosen menue and components (Weekly Menues)
Non-EU/EFTA Nationals: Fee for Residence Permit: € 100/ 110 (up to one year/more than one year)
Prices quoted as of January 2017 - may be subject to change!