Application Deadlines
Summer Semester (SoSe): 15th of January
Winter Semester: (WiSe): 15th of July
The application deadlines for exchange programs may vary depending on the program. Applicants should therefore contact the responsible exchange coordinator at their home institution. Further information about dates and deadlines can be found at:
www.uni-augsburg.de/de/einrichtungen/studentenkanzlei/termine
Tuition
Public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees as they are tax-funded.
Studentenwerk (student services fee) (WiSe2014/2015): € 42
Semester ticket for public transport (WiSe2014/2015): € 59
Up-to-date information can be found at:
www.uni-augsburg.de/einrichtungen/studentenkanzlei/beitraege(in Germany)
Language of Instruction
The courses in Augsburg are mainly taught in German, except for some master study programs. In addition, every faculty offers some courses in English. As this is subject to change each semester, further information can be found on the respective faculty pages.
German Language Courses
The university offers German language courses from level A1 to C2 (Common European Framework (CEF)).
Cost of Living
The estimated cost of living per year for an international student in Germany is around € 8,000 for 12 months.
Yearly Expenses (estimated)
University fees (student service fee, semester ticket)： € 202
Accommodation in a student dorm： € 2,000 to 3,200
or private accommodation： € 3,000 to 5,400
City transport： free for enrolled students
Food ：€ 2,000 to 2,500
Health insurance ：€ 700–800
Textbooks & stationery ： € 500
Miscellaneous：€ 1,600
Accommodation
Students of the University of Augsburg can choose between many types of accommodation. The university itself does not provide any halls of residence; nevertheless, it cooperates very closely with the organization „Studentenwerk“, which manages 6 halls in Augsburg. Other organizations, such as Kolping and BLLV, offer accommodation as well. For detailed information please check: http://www.studentenwerk-augsburg.de/english/housing/wohnservieauslaendische_Eng.php
In general, however, students in Augsburg live in shared flats/apartments. It is not difficult to find a shared flat in Augsburg, and the rental prices are relatively low in comparison to other German cities.
Catering
The University of Augsburg has a large canteen („Mensa“) and two cafeterias. The Mensa is open Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and provides around 15 different dishes a day at very reaso - nable prices (€1.70 – €3.50). In the cafeterias, students can sip their first morning cup of coffee or tea, cappuccino or cocoa from 7:00 a.m. on. In summer, students can take their food and drinks outside and enjoy them on the terrace.
