Costs
Application is for Free
There is no application fee.
Service fee
The service fee for the 18-month programme is € 2,500, and must be paid in a lump sum after admission. Payment in instalments is not possible.
Semester fee
In addition to the service fee for the programme, students are also subject to a semester fee of around €357,30 (subject to change). This fee must be paid prior to the start of each semester. The semester fee covers an administrative fee and contributions to ASTA (the student union) and the Studierendenwerk (the organisation that runs student cafeterias and residence halls throughout Berlin). Please see the university website for further information regarding this fee.
Living expenses
In addition to the service fee, students require approximately €1,065-1,685 per month to cover living expenses.
| Expense | Monthly Estimate | 18 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €550-900 | €9,900-16,200 |
| Food & groceries | €250-350 | €4,500-6,300 |
| Health insurance | €140-160 | €2,520-2,880 |
| Public transport | - (included in semester fee) | - |
| Phone, internet, licence fee, personal expenses | €100-200 | €1,800-3,600 |
| Study materials & miscellaneous | €25-75 | €450-1,350 |
| Total | €1,065-1,685 | €19,170-30,330 |