Tuition: Usually free.
In Germany, most students go to public schools. Public schools usually do not charge students for their first degree and master's programs. Some international courses may charge a certain tuition fee, and the course fees can also be found in DAAD's international course database.
Individual federal States charge tuition fees for students studying for a second degree or long-term study. Some specific master's courses may also be charged, and some tuition fees exceed 10000 euros/semester. In addition, some German private universities also charge relatively high tuition fees.
In Germany, the level of tuition does not indicate the quality of teaching. Even the tuition-free majors are of very good quality.
Tuition and miscellaneous fees: 250 euros per semester on average.
Registered students in all universities in Germany have to pay tuition and miscellaneous fees every semester. Due to the different projects involved, the specific amount of tuition and miscellaneous fees charged by each school is not the same, with an average level of about 250 euros/semester.
Part of tuition and miscellaneous fees is social welfare fund, which is used for daily operation and management expenses such as canteens, student dormitories or sports facilities. Some schools charge social welfare fees as high as 100 euros.
In some federal states, there is an additional management fee: depending on the school, the management fee ranges from 50 to 75 euros per semester.
Total living expenses: 670 euros per person.
The average monthly living expenses of college students are 670 euros, and the prices vary greatly among different cities in Germany. For example, living and studying in Munich costs more money than in Leipzig. Generally speaking, the cost of living in small cities will be lower than that in big cities. Of course, the amount of living expenses you need also depends on your diligence.
Medical insurance: 80 euros-160 euros/month.
If your insurance in your home country doesn't work in Germany, then you must buy insurance again in Germany. If you are under 30 years old, or have not finished college 14 semester, the cost of purchasing public insurance is about 80 euros/month. For students over the age of 30 (or students who have completed 14 semester), the fee will rise to 160 Euro/month.
Generally speaking, among the expenses of studying abroad in various countries, the cost of studying in Germany is at a low level, and the cost of studying abroad is not much. At the same time, I also remind everyone that it is really important to study in Germany and learn German well!