Magdeburg is a comparatively economical place of study. Accommodation is plentiful and the university does not (as yet) charge tuition fees, either to German or international students.
To help you estimate expenses realistically, the university regularly asks current students about their financial circumstances. In 2017, students in Magdeburg reported the following average expenses:
| One-off costs (EUR) | Monthly costs (EUR) | Annual costs (EUR) |
Rent |
| 200 - 350 | 2.400 - 4.200 |
Deposit for the apartment | 200 - 400 |
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Food and Drink |
| 100 - 200 | 1.200 - 2.400 |
Mobile phone and internet |
| 15 - 30 | 180 - 360 |
Semester fee | 94,50 / semester |
| 189 |
Health insurance |
| 90 | 1.080 |
Books and writing materials |
| 50 | 600 |
Broadcast contribution |
| 17,50 | 210 |
Miscellaneous |
| 100 | 1.200 |
Total | approx. 300 - 500 | approx. 550 - 850 | approx. 7.000 - 10.500 |
As of February 2018, international students must show funding of at least € 695 per month, in order to be issued a student visa.