Costs and Scholarships

Support is available from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), as well as from organizations promoting young talent. The Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources is not able to provide scholarships.

Blick auf Freiburg vom Karzer der Universität Freiburg. Foto: Clarissa Stransky

Registration fees

€190 per semester (as of Summer Semester 2025)

Study fees

The following study fees apply:

€1,500 per semester for non-EU students
€650 per semester for all students seeking a second Bachelor (or Master’s) degree

Please note: students from developing countries who have been awarded a DAAD-EPOS scholarship are exempted from paying study fees. Additional information about exemptions can be found here.

Cost of living

The monthly cost of living is usually between 850€ and 950€.

accommodation	300 - 500 Euro
health insurance	110 Euro
food	150 - 250 Euro
spare time activities	50 - 100 Euro
other	50 - 100 Euro

Check here for more details.

It is not advisable to come to Germany to study without having a secure source of funding. It is completely impossible to study and earn a full living at the same time. Working hours for students are limited and the MEG programme has work load of 40+ hours per week.

Proof of financial resources

If you need a study visa for Germany you will be required to present proof of financial resources. This serves as a guarantee that you can afford the cost of studying in Germany. You are expected to demonstrate funds of 934 EUR per month / 11,208 EUR per year.

This can be done by way of a

blocked bank account (Sperrkonto), with at least €11,208 per year as of 2024),
a scholarship
a declaration of committment from a person that invites you to Germany and guarantees your financial support during your stay.

For further information please contact the German Embassy or Consulate in your country.

Student jobs

General

It is very difficult to finance your studies and life in Germany with a part-time job alone, and if you have a part-time job that takes up a lot of time, your academic performance will suffer. This may prolong your studies and, in the worst case, jeopardise your residence title (quoted from the flyer below).We strongly recommend to not work more than 5-7 hours per week.

Job regulations for international students

condensed in this flyer, issued by the Studierendenwerk Germany. Please read it carefully if you consider complementing your finances with a student job.

Important restrictions

Students from countries that are not part of the EU or EEA must not work for more than three months a year (90 days full time or 180 days part-time) without a work permit. It is very difficult for students to obtain a work permit

Exceptions are made for students who work as research assistants at the university. In this case, students are allowed to work for more than three months a year during the studies. The work department checks up on this and it must be authorised by the foreign department. Student research assistants are paid about 12 € an hour. Students should not work more than 83 hours per month.

Students from EU or EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Switzerland do not need a work permit and there is no limitation to the number of hours they work. If working as a student research assistant they must not work for more than 83 hours a month either.

More information available on the website of DAAD - side jobs.

Scholarships

The Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources does not give away scholarships, candidates should apply for funding from other institutions.

Please note: Finding a scholarship is a time-consuming business. Requirements and application dates vary, but often an extensive application package is required and deadlines may be up to one year before you start your course. Please consider this when applying! The links below provide you an overview of the different types of scholarships you may consider applying for: