Costs

COSTS

(as of December 2019)

Being an exchange student at HdM, you won't have to pay any tuition fees to our university. You will be required to pay the semester registration fee/a contribution to the Studierendenwerk (Students’ Union) of 113.40 EUR per semester (from Winter Semester 2020/2021: 120,40 EUR).

Here below you can find some further information on the estimated cost for your semester:

* Accommodation: ca. 300-350 EUR per month (depending on the hall of residence) and a deposit (currently 400 EUR, to be paid before arrival)

* Health insurance (mandatory for students without the EHIC European Health Insurance Card or a bilateral insurance agreement between home country and Germany): Betweem 100 - 115 EUR per month

* Student ticket for the public transport in Stuttgart: Approx. 210 EUR (valid always for 6 months)

* Groceries: The prices vary depending on the shop. Past exchange students have estimated to have spent an average of 75 EUR per month.

* Books and other study materials: Not all lecturers require students to purchase books. Prices range from second hand books to new books costing between 10-25 EUR.

When budgeting, please also add some funds for clothing, travels, and social life.

Financial support

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the German national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. They offer programs and funding for students, faculty, researchers and others in higher education, providing financial support to over 67,000 individuals per year to go to and from Germany. Further information: http://www.daad.org/germanstudies"

VVS StudiTicket

This ticket is valid for the public transport in Stuttgart. You can purchase the StudiTicket in the begin of the semester either online or in person at one of the VVS Shops.

The cost of the StudiTicket is currently approx. 210 EUR and it is valid for 6 months.

In order to purchase the ticket you will need a validated HdM Student ID (you will get the ID during the first orientation meeting after you have paid the semester fee). If you do not wish to purchase a semester ticket, you can use the public transportation for free with your HdM Student ID every Mon-Fri from 6:00PM, and on weekends and during public holidays for the whole day.

For more information, please visit the VVS website.

You can also always ask your Buddy for help!