Germany
Photo: Mike Peel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · CreditsCost of studying in Germany
Low or no tuition, but real living costs. Here is what a year in Germany costs.
Find courses that fit my budgetLast updated 29 September 2026Figures checked against official sources, listed at the end
German study costs at a glance
Often €0Tuition at many public universities
€100 to 350Semester contribution
€11,904Blocked account
€900 to 1,200Living costs per month
€120 to 140Health insurance per month
€75National visa fee
Tuition rules
| Most public universities | No tuition; semester contribution only |
|---|---|
| Baden-Württemberg | €1,500 a semester for non-EU students |
| TUM (example) | €3,000 a semester for non-EU students on Informatics |
| Private universities and some specialist master’s | Charge fees; check the programme |
Worked example: one year at a tuition-free university
| Living: 12 × €1,000 (assumed) | €12,000 |
|---|---|
| Health insurance: 12 × €130 | €1,560 |
| Semester contribution: 2 × €300 | €600 |
| Visa fee | €75 |
| Total before flights | €14,235 |
Your blocked account covers €992 a month; health insurance and the semester contribution come on top.
Calculate your full study cost
Official sources
- DAAD: study and living costs ↗Checked 2026-09-26 · next review 2026-10-26
- TUM: tuition for non-EU students ↗Checked 2026-09-26 · next review 2026-10-26
- German Embassy Dhaka: study visa ↗Checked 2026-09-29 · next review 2026-10-29
These are dated editorial checks, not a live data feed. Recheck the original page before applying or paying.
About this guide. Researched by the Student Visa From Bangladesh editorial team from the official sources listed above and last checked on 29 September 2026. We are not a university or a government agency, and admission and visa outcomes are never guaranteed. Read our editorial policy.