How much will it cost to live and to study in Flensburg?

The cost of living is generally slightly lower than in major German cities. Students are recommended to budget for a minimum of 750,00 EUR to 800,00 EUR monthly, including rent. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are available in the main campus refectory (Mensa) open on weekdays mainly from 8:00 to 4:30. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes daily.

The costs listed below are average costs. They may vary according to the individual lifestyle. You can find more information on living and studying in Flensburg here or generally in Germany here.

Initial one-off costs Cost in €
Transport from Hamburg (airport) to Flensburg included in the semester ticket
Accommodation deposit (will be refunded by the end of your stay) 350,00
Rent for a dorm room (September) 261,00 - 375,00
Enrollment Fee - mandatory 25,00
Student Service, Semester Ticket (Deutschlandticket) - mandatory 276,90
Basics (bed linen, cutlery/china, toiletries) 50,00
Prepaid Sim Card                                                                        10,00
Approximate monthly costs Cost in €
Rent - room in hall of residence    or 261,00 - 375,00
Private accommodation (for 1 person) 360,00 - 500,00
Food (minimum) 250,00 - 300,00
Public Health Insurance (if required) 145,00
Mandatory fee for tv and radio 18,36
Additional costs for travel within Germany, books and materials, leisure activities (sport, etc.). individual
Additional costs Cost in €
Tuition Fee        - 
Student Service, Semester Ticket (Deutschlandticket) - mandatory fee per semester 276,90
Cost of International Class (to be paid in advance) 1.200,00 - 1.800,00
Cost of Field Research  see below

Tuition Fee:
The University of Flensburg does not charge tuition fees.

Enrollment and Semester Fee:
A non-recurring administration fee of 25,00 EUR has to be paid prior to enrollment. For each term you have to pay a semester fee of currently 276,90 EUR, which is a contribution for the students union and the students services (Studentenwerk). The "Studentenwerk" operates the halls of residence and the refectories, where you can buy meals at a reduced price. The fee also includes a semester ticket covering public transport within the city of Flensburg and regional transportation throughout Germany for the duration of the semester (so-called "Deutschlandticket"). The costs of the enrollment fee, the first semester fee for the autumn semester as well as costs for accommodation (dorm room and housing deposit) need to be paid in advance and will therefore be covered by a security deposit of 950 Euros, which needs to be paid prior to arrival.

Cost of Excursions:
During the first two semesters, students will participate in several excursions. The total cost of these excursions is in the range of 500,- EUR.

Cost of International Class:
Participation in the compulsory 5-week "International Class" costs about 1.200,00 to 1.800,00 EUR, depending on the location and size of the student group. This includes all costs for transport and accommodation. The costs will be covered by another security deposit of 1.200 - 1.800 Euros, which needs to be paid prior to arrival.

Cost of Field research:
Students have to conduct a 3-month field research to prepare for their Master Thesis. This field research is usually conducted in a developing country. The cost of flight, local transport, accommodation and subsistence depend on the location.