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STUDY IN GERMANY
A realistic monthly budget for international students in 2026.
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The visa benchmark is €992 per month. That is what your blocked account pays out, and it is a good starting point for your budget.
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Rent is your biggest cost. A WG room or a student dorm is usually the cheapest option. Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg cost much more than smaller cities.
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Health insurance is mandatory for students. Public student insurance costs roughly €130 to €150 per month.
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Most public universities charge no tuition, only a semester fee of a few hundred euros. Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students €1,500 per semester.
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Use your semester ticket, cook at home, buy second-hand and ask for student discounts with your student ID.
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FULL GUIDE
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