HllGERMANY: What does it cost to study there? A guide for international students The cost of study has been a major discouraging factor for international students as individuals with great intellectual abilities seek growth academically. This article looks to give a detailed explanation of what the cost of study in Germany looks like and gives possible suggestions on how to capitalize on its privileges. Germany has become an increasingly popular study destination with almost 374,583 applications for the 2018/2019 winter semester session from over 180 countries. This increasing influx of students into Germany for study might be for several reasons, but the most reasonable as identified by the Kampus Konnekt49 is based on the fact that Germany has about 50 universities with a global reputation as it concerns study abroad, also with the perceived low cost of living, little or no tuition fees and the comfortable environment well suited for dedicated study, not to talk the fun-filled environment. Is College Study In Germany Free? As of 2014, 16 states in Germany abolished tuition fees for undergraduates and some selected postgraduate students in public universities. This implied that both domestic and international students at public German Universities paid absolutely nothing for tuition save only a small fee for administration and semester registrations; More so, there may be some additional charges for the purchase of “Semester-tickets” which covers public expenses for 6 months, the price however varies with different Semester-ticket options. These are reasons why the Kampus Konnekt49 confirms that; low cost of living is one of the major attractions for prospective international students. With the drastic change in the global economy, however, this may not last forever. The southwest state of Baden-Württemberg as of autumn 2017 reintroduced the payment of tuitions for all non-EU students, there is a great likelihood that other states would follow suit in coming years. Cost of Living in Germany We bear in mind that even though studying in Germany might be free of cost or very low, one cannot avoid the essentials of living expenses. The cost of living in Germany however can vary from city to city with Munich as the most expensive having a living cost of €12,000 (~US$13,900) per year. Rent is mostly the largest expense when considering living costs, although this is cheaper if you live in a shared flat or a student hall of residence which would have an average rent of is €280(US$340). According to statistics from DAAD, average monthly costs are estimated as follows: Food €168 (~US$205) Clothes €42 (~US$52) Transport €94 (~US$115) Telephone, internet and TV license €31 (~US$38) Work/study materials €20 (~US$25) Leisure activities €61 (~US$75) much deposit would you need to study in Germany?
It is a known fact that for you to obtain a student visa for study in Germany, you will need to show proof you have, or have access to a certain amount of money.
N/B: Now, this is for students that would require a visa only; if you are an EU citizen or citizen of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland, you would not need a visa to study in Germany.
Other citizens, however, expect to pay €75 for a visa and have proof of fund or access to funds of €10,332 per year. This extra amount of money is sufficient to cover all expenses while studying (of course if spent wisely) although the application process can be sometimes tedious to even require a loan for low earners.
In conclusion, Germany is ranked 4th in universities with the greatest attraction for international students and this is due to several reasons with free tuition as most considered. Living expenses are very affordable compared to other European countries with a shared meal costing as low as €8-14, although the cost of living is greatly dependent on the area. Rent can also be very cheap when compared to other European countries. With these said; Germany is assumed to be of great attraction to a prospective international students hoping to school abroad but with a low budget.
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