First of all, the main preliminary application fee
1, language examination training fee and examination fee
The cost of German classes should vary from institution to institution. The language examination fee is mainly Telford Examination 1575 yuan.
2. Material preparation fee, notarization fee and audit fee
Including the cost of applying for a passport, preparing a list of various application materials, translation fees, photocopying fees, notarization fees, audit fees, visa fees, mailing fees, etc. , totaling about 3500~4 100 yuan. The audit fee of 2500 yuan, including the first visa fee, must be remitted to the audit department account through the bank. The notary fee is about 1600 yuan, the translation fee is about 800 yuan, and there are some miscellaneous fees.
3. University application fee
The application fee for directly applying to a German university is about 50 euros (the specific application fee is subject to the fees published by the German university official website or the fees required by the German university application package received). If you apply through UNI-ASSIST (Arbeits-und Services Telle fü r International Association for German International Students' Application Service), the application fee for a German university is 68 euros, and an additional 65,438+05 euros will be charged for each additional institution.
4, study abroad supervision service fee
It means that in the case of non-DIY, an authoritative study abroad agency is selected to apply, and senior experts can be hired through the study abroad supervision center. Students pay the supervision service fee of 1.500 yuan, and experts from the study abroad supervision center will provide services such as supervising the study abroad process and helping to review the study abroad plan. In addition, the overseas study supervision center also provides the business of paying the application fee in advance in case of failure, which reduces the complicated link for students to ask for a refund from the intermediary.
Second, study abroad expenses
The following expenses must be borne by you when studying in Germany: tuition (may be paid); Miscellaneous fees for semester; Living expenses (including accommodation, food, clothing, books, communications, etc. ); Medical insurance premium. As a college student, you can enjoy many special benefits. Theater, museum, opera house, cinema, swimming pool and many other institutions have discount tickets for college students (student ID card is required).
1, tuition
The vast majority of universities in Germany are state-funded public schools, which generally charge no or very low tuition fees, about 500 euros per semester. Germany 16 The federal states decide for themselves whether or not to charge tuition fees for their universities. Its specific provisions are quite different:
(1) Some federal states adopt the universal tuition system: that is, all students are required to pay tuition fees not exceeding 500 euros per semester.
(2) Some federal states only charge students who have been studying for a long time or are studying for a second degree.
(3) Other federal states do not charge tuition fees.
Tuition fees in private universities in Germany are usually much higher than those in public universities, but the specific tuition fees vary greatly from school to school. Tuition fees in some schools may be as high as 20,000 euros per year.
2. Miscellaneous expenses for this semester
Registered students in all universities in Germany have to pay the so-called "semester miscellaneous fees" every semester. Due to the different projects involved, the specific amount charged by each school is also different. Part of the semester miscellaneous expenses is social welfare funds, which are used for daily expenses and management expenses such as student canteens, student dormitories and sports facilities. In some schools, the social welfare fee is as high as 100 Euro.
Universities in some federal states will also charge management fees separately, ranging from 50-75 euros per semester depending on the school.
In addition to the above items, some schools also need students to pay preferential admission fees for this semester. With the semester discount ticket, you can take free transportation in your city and surrounding areas within half a year. Depending on the location of the school and the effective area of the ticket, the amount ranges from 25 euros to 150 euros per semester.
3. Living expenses
If compared in Europe, the cost of living in Germany is not expensive. Compared with Scandinavian countries, the consumption level in Germany is even quite low. German college students need to decide their own city and personal lifestyle every month. The average monthly living expenses of college students in Germany is about 770 euros, while the monthly living expenses of students with relatively well-off economy may only need less than 600 euros. There are also accommodation, meals, communications and transportation costs.
accommodation expense
Large cities: 18000- 19000 RMB/year, medium cities: 14000- 15000 RMB/year, and small cities: 8000-9000 RMB/year. Note: The above prices generally include utilities and winter heating. Telephone charges and internet access fees need to be paid extra.
Food expenses
12000- 13000 RMB/year (medium dietary level)
Communication cost
1200- 1500 RMB/year (depending on call frequency, calling card type (monthly subscription/non-monthly subscription) and promotion activities of calling card operators)
transportation cost
1200- 1300 RMB/year (semester transportation card provided by the school)
4. Medical insurance
Studying in Germany requires medical insurance. You can't register at any German university without showing relevant insurance certificates. Germany recognizes some medical insurance, please consult your insurance company for details. If your medical insurance is recognized in Germany, you need to provide a certificate when you register at a German university, which will exempt you from the obligation of legal medical insurance in Germany. However, in the future, German universities will not be able to participate in Germany's statutory medical insurance. If Germany does not recognize your medical insurance in your home country, you need to take another insurance in Germany. The premium paid by German statutory medical insurance companies to college students is about 50 euros per month.