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Top 5 universities
Public universities in Germany are some of the best in the country for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and feature among the top global universities. They also do not charge any tuition fee, only a nominal semester fee. Private universities can be expensive. Other costs include application, enrolment, administration, and campus contribution charges. We have listed the top 5 based on QS World University Rankings 2023, which lists 11 universities among the top 200.
| University | City | Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Technical University of Munich | Munich | Engineering, Life & natural Sciences, MBA |
| Ludwig Maximilian Universität | Munich | Technology management, data science, natural and social sciences, economics |
| Ruprecht Karls Universität | Heidelberg | Computer science & engineering, sciences, economics, social science |
| freie universität | Berlin | IT and engineering, arts, humanities and social sciences, |
| Humboldt-Universität zu | Berlin | Natural sciences |
Cost of living
Since most universities do not offer accommodation, you will have to find your own. Depending on the city and area of residence, students can expect to spend €900-1,200 a month, or Rs.8-11 lakh a year on average. The cost is higher in bigger cities like Berlin and Munich, and will also depend on one’s personal lifestyle. The cities in the south are more expensive, while those in the east are the cheapest.
| Monthly cost(€) | Monthly cost(₹) | |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | 300 - 800 | 24,420 - 65,210 |
| Food | 150 - 250 | 12,210 - 20,350 |
| Travel | 100 - 150 | 8,140 - 12,210 |
| Health Cover | 80 - 100 | 6,512 - 8,140 |
| Utilities | 150 - 200 | 12,210 - 16,280 |
| Miscellaneous | 50 | 4,070 |
| Total Monthly | 830 - 1,550 | 67,562 - 1.26lakhs |
| Total Annual | 9,960 - 18,600 | 8.1 - 15.lakhs |