Costs - Financing - Scholarships
Costs
Semester contribution
The university charges a fee per semester for the semester ticket and the student union fee. You can find the current amount of the fees here.
Tuition fees
No fees are currently charged at our university.
Monthly costs
You will need about 1.000 - 1.300 Euros per month to finance your living expenses. Of course, this amount is a guideline; the actual expenses depend on the amount of rent you pay and your consumer behaviour.
Composition of monthly costs:
| Rent | at least 400 - 600 Euros |
| Broadcasting fee | approx. 20 Euros |
| Health insurance | approx. 140 Euros |
| Food | approx. 300 Euros |
| Clothing, study materials, other needs | approx. 150 Euros |
If you need a visa, you must already prove that your livelihood is secured in Germany when you apply for the visa in your home country. Don't forget that you will also need this proof again if you need to extend your residence permit.
Additional information
We would like to help make your start in Germany as pleasant as possible. Therefore, it is important to us to provide you with good information about the cost of living.
Especially in the first few weeks after your arrival, you may find that your expenses are higher than you initially expected. For example, you will usually have to pay a deposit for your apartment, which can amount to up to three months’ rent. You may also need to purchase some everyday items-such as clothing, dishes, furniture, or technical equipment. If this is your first time living in Germany or living on your own, it will take some time to find out where you can shop affordably and how to best manage your budget.
Please also note that it is not always possible to immediately get a room in the student dormitories run by the Studierendenwerk Augsburg. It may happen that at first you have to rent a room in a private dormitory or a shared apartment (WG) - these are sometimes more expensive (for example, 600 euros instead of 300 euros). However, after a few semesters, you will often have the opportunity to move into a more affordable room.
If you are planning to support yourself with a part-time job, please keep in mind that many jobs require knowledge of German. Without sufficient language skills, it will be more difficult to find a suitable position. The jobs that are possible with little knowledge of German are often physically demanding and not always well paid. We therefore recommend that you take this into account in your planning.
We wish you a successful start and are happy to assist you if you have any questions.
Scholarships for degree-seeking students
- You have to apply for scholarships.
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Funding is only possible after studying at the University of Augsburg for at least two semesters (Master students: after one semester).
- You can only apply if there’s an open scholarship announcement.
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You can find open scholarship announcements on the Internet on the "News" page of the International Office
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Scholarship announcements are also posted, e.g. at the scholarship office.
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Submit the required documents in full.
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Note the application deadline.
If you are unsure about the form of application, you can get advice at the International Office.
The f.au.st e.V. association can arrange help when gifted students (primarily from non-EU countries) are in (financial) need.
Advice at the International Office
- Phone: +49 821 598 - 5065
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Subscribe to the newsletter: You will receive the latest information on scholarship announcements and AAA events. Registration by e-mail: info@aaa.uni-augsburg.de, subject: "Newsletter foreign students“
Advice in the scholarship department
- Phone: 0821 598 5159, 08:30 - 12:00