Cost of Education in Germany

Germany is one of the best countries to study abroad: It offers a unique combination of great universities and high quality of life, and rival’s other popular destinations such as the United Kingdom or Holland.

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And not only is Germany home to some of the best universities in the world - you can actually study there for free. If you want to learn more, check out our list of frequently asked questions about tuition fees in Germany:

Who can study in Germany for free?

Everyone can study in Germany tuition-free! That’s right: Germans, Europeans, and all non-Europeans can study in Germany free of charge - without tuition fees. It does not matter if you are from the EU or EEA. This applies to almost all study programmes at public universities. There is a tiny catch: If you are from outside the EU, you will need to get a residence permit before you arrive in the country; and you will have to finish your studies in Germany.

At which universities in Germany can I study for free?

In Germany, you can generally study for free at public universities. There are almost 300 public universities in Germany, and there are more than 1,000 study programmes in total - so you have lots of options! Some of the largest public universities include:

▪ University of Cologne

▪ Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU)

▪ Goethe University Frankfurt

▪ RWTH Aachen University

▪ University of Münster

▪ Ruhr University Bochum

▪ University of Duisburg-Essen

▪ Universität Hamburg

▪ FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg

▪ Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Other Charges
 

Item	Average cost per month
Rent and utilities	350 to 500 €
Food and drink	200 to 250 €
Health insurance	100 €
Phone and internet	30 €
Leisure and hobbies	50 to 100 €

Average Annual Tuition Fees in German Universities
These are some of the universities in Germany and their corresponding average annual fee.

German University	Average Annual Fee
Free University of Berlin	242.99 EUR (No Tuition Fee. Only Semester Fee)
Heidelberg University	3000 EUR
Technical University of Berlin	No Tuition Fees
RWTH Aachen University	No Tuition Fees
University of Law	0-10,000 EUR