Estimated costs

Indicative planning numbers. Verify official fees.

Germany: Public vs Private (per semester)

Public universities (per semester)€ (approx.)
Tuition/semester fee€0 – €1,500
Semester contribution€250 – €400
Health insurance & transport€300 – €500
Private universities (per semester)€ (approx.)
Tuition/semester fee€3,000 – €8,000
Registration & admin€200 – €600
Health insurance & transport€300 – €500

Most public universities charge low/zero tuition, but semester contribution applies. Private universities have higher tuition.