Teaching costs are the first thing that students think about when planning to study abroad. In Germany, you will be relieved of this worry. This is because public universities in 15 of the 16 German states do not charge any tuition fees from students, regardless of nationality, and only require a semester fee of around €250. Only the state of Baden-Württemberg charges international (non-EU) students €1,500 per semester.
Private universities decide their tuition fees freely. Therefore, depending on the university you choose, the costs will vary accordingly. For example, MBA and engineering degrees are known to be the most expensive study programs. The maximum annual fees at private universities in Germany will be around €30,000. This is much lower than what you would pay in other popular study destinations. Below is the cost of studying in Germany by degree level:
Tuition fees at private universities in Germany
Note that in addition to charging very affordable tuition fees, many private universities offer lower fees for students who meet certain criteria. Most often, these criteria are related to your financial situation. If your income is below a fixed threshold, then you are eligible to pay lower fees.

Cost of living in Germany for students
Although many students can study in Germany for free, the costs of moving to Germany and living in Germany are unavoidable. Students in Germany often have difficulty finding affordable housing. Rent usually accounts for the largest expense in their monthly budget. However, student dormitories are usually the cheapest accommodation for students. In student dormitories, a room costs an average of 246 euros per month.
If you don’t want to live in a student dormitory, you can live in a shared apartment with several other students. On average, students pay 363 euros per month for a room in a shared apartment. If you prefer to live alone, you can rent an apartment yourself. Renting an apartment is the most convenient but also the most expensive form of accommodation in Germany. Students pay an average of 389 euros per month for renting an apartment. Overall, the average monthly living costs for a student in Germany are around 992 euros. Other average monthly costs are as follows: