Here I will highlight some interesting things for students to think about, as a possibility of studying abroad in Germany.

• Studying in Germany Overview
  • Germany is one of the most industrialized countries in the world. A global forerunner in industry and technology, Germany is a highly developed country with an excellent standard of living and a social market economy widely considered to be one of the most efficient in the world. For two consecutive years, Germany has been ranked the best place to study abroad in Europe and third in the world.
  • Munich and Berlin are among the ten best student cities in the world!

 

• The Education System
  • There are 400 public universities in Germany, which are attended by 95% of the university student population. These institutions are state-funded, meaning that students do not pay tuition fees (apart from a small administrative cost at the start of each semester). There are also around 120 private institutions which do not receive government funding and are not state regulated, meaning that they set their own tuition fees.

 

• Cost of Living
  • One of the most important factors to consider when studying abroad is your budget. Housing costs will vary depending on if you choose to stay in university or private accommodation in Germany. The cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable compared to other European countries. You will need around €860 a month (~$946.96) to cover your living expenses in Germany as of 2022.

 

• Tuition and Fees
  • German universities are fully funded by the German government, meaning that neither home nor international students pay tuition fees. Students need only to pay a fee of around €60-200 (~$65.42-218.06) per semester for administration, travel, and food facilities. This has greatly increased Germany’s population as a destination for studying abroad – it is now the world’s third-most popular destination for international study.
  • Private institutions do not receive subsidization from the government and are therefore dependent on tuition fees. These are not regulated by the government and can cost up to 20,000 EUR per year. This fluctuates depending on the institution of study and chosen degree program – engineering or business degrees are usually higher in cost than social sciences, for instance.