德国比勒费尔德大学留学费用

　Cost of living:

　　Around 800 euros a month for living expenses

　　Compared to other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable. The prices for food, accommodation, clothing, cultural events, etc. are basically in line with the EU average. You will need around 800 euros a month to cover your living expenses. The largest expense is your monthly rent.

　　You should expect to pay the following expenses during your stay in Germany:

　　· living expenses (rent, food, clothing, books, telephone, …)

　　· semester contribution

　　· health insurance

　　· possible tuition fees

　　Flat rental comprises the largest portion of one’s monthly expenditures. However, rental prices in Germany vary greatly. Depending on where your university is located, you will pay between 210 and 360 euros per month for an accommodation. The rental prices in some large cities, such as Cologne, Munich, Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt am Main, are much higher in comparison. If you are looking to live cheaply, it might be a good idea to take a room in a student hall of residence or a shared flat (WG).

　　Students are eligible for numerous price concessions. By presenting your student ID at the ticket counter, you can receive concessions on entrance fees to theatres, museums, opera houses, cinemas, public swimming pools and other cultural venues.

　　Semester contribution

　　All university students are required to pay a “semester contribution”. It costs about 250 euros on average, but can vary depending on the university and the services it includes.

　　One part of the semester contribution covers social services and fees. This helps finance, for example, the student dining halls, student halls of residence, athletic facilities and administrative services. This social contribution can cost up to 100 euros.

　　The semester contribution at many universities also includes the cost of a public transport ticket. With your “semester ticket”, you can use all modes of public transportation in and around your university town for half a year at no charge. Depending on the city and the range of the ticket, the ticket can cost between 25 and 160 euros per semester.

　　Health insurance

　　If your health insurance cover at home is not recognised in Germany, you will have to take out an insurance policy here. Public health insurance providers offer policies to students for around 80 euros a month – that is, as long as you are still under 30 and haven’t studied longer than 14 semesters. After that, your premium automatically increases to 160 euros per month or more.

　　Eating on Campus

　　Nobody should study on an empty stomach and that is why there are many places in Bielefeld University where you can get a snack or a proper meal. The main canteen is called "Mensa" and students can choose between 4 to 5 menus and a wide range of salads from Mondays to Fridays. There is always a vegetarian option and prices vary between 1,90€ and 3,50€ depending on the meal you choose. Salads at the salad bar are sold by weight.