Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

Applicants who would like to apply for a master's degree and have not completed any other master's degree so far do not have to pay any tuition fees. Education in Germany is heavily funded by the federal states. As a result, despite the high quality of the German education system, the costs for studying in Germany are comparatively low.

Students who have completed a previous Master's degree outside the European Union are normally also exempt from tuition fees.

Only students who have already completed a Master's degree at a German or other European university have to pay tuition fees (€650 per semester) for a second Master's programme.

Semester contribution

Students enrolled at the University of Koblenz have to pay a recurring semester contribution. It covers part of the administration costs as well as social contributions to the AStA (Student Union) and the Studierendenwerk (Student Services). In Koblenz it also includes a student transit pass (public transportation within Koblenz and surroundings).

For more information on the current semester contribution please see here.

In Koblenz, the semester fee also includes a semester ticket for local public transport. This means that public transport can be used free of charge. Students at the University of Koblenz will receive the Deutschlandticket as a semester ticket from winter semester 2024/25.

uni-assist fees

Students with a non-German degree (A-Levels or Bachelor) need to apply for our programs via uni-assist. The uni-assist application fee amounts to € 75 for the first desired course of study. Additional 30 € apply for every additional desired course of study.

Detailed information on payment procedures can be found on: uni-assist.de

Living costs

We estimate that you need around € 934 - 980/month for rent, food, books, clothes, phone, health insurance, semester contribution and recreational activities. On the following website you can find an overview of average prices in Germany displaying rent and utility costs as well as products of daily life: www.numbeo.com

Please also check the recommendations of the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) regarding costs of living: DAAD - Living costs

You do not need any proof of financial means to apply for our study programs. But please keep in mind that you may need it to apply for a visa.

Financing your studies

Working

The University of Koblenz itself does not have any restrictions on part-time jobs. However, restrictions may be given due to visa requirements. For this reason, please ask the German embassy or consulate about any restrictions regarding this matter when you apply for your visa.

Students from the European Union (EU) usually have free access to the German job market and are practically equivalent to German students. Since February 2024, international students from other countries can work a total of 140 days per year. This does not include work as a research assistant. But please double check this at the German embassy or consulate when you apply for your visa. Please consider that due to the work load of your study program you may not have the time to work. Therefore, please make sure that your finances are settled before your arrival in Germany.

Scholarships

The University of Koblenz offers several scholarships (e.g. the Deutschlandstipendium) for international students with very good grades in our five international Master's programmes. These scholarships support successful scholarship applicants during their first semester at the University of Koblenz. Please note that the scholarships are only intended as financial support and do not cover the entire cost of living.

During your studies at the University of Koblenz, you also have the opportunity to apply for one of the STIBET scholarships (degree completion, special commitment or equal opportunities).

Students at the University of Koblenz who would like to study in a non-European country for one semester, complete an internship or write a thesis can apply for a PROMOS scholarship.

Apart from the funding mentioned above, there is a wide range of scholarship foundations. Furthermore, the DAAD offers an overview. The KOSINUS network also provides a summary of funding opportunities, as well as the scholarship database Stipendiumplus.de.