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How much does it cost to study in Mannheim?
Since education in Germany is subsidised by the state, studying at a university is not very costly.
All students pay a semester contribution (roundabout 180 - 200 Euros per semester), which helps finance certain offers at the university. In addition, degree-seeking students from non EU-states pay tuition fees each semester.
Below, you can find out exactly what you will pay for a semester at Technische Hochschule Mannheim.
International degree-seeking students from non-EU countries
International degree-seeking students from non-EU countries pay the full semester contribution + tuition fees each semester.
Winter semester 2025/26: 194.60 EUR semester contribution + 1,500 EUR tuition fee = 1,694.60 EUR
EEB students: You can find additional information provided by your department here.
International degree-seeking students from EU countries
International degree-seeking students with a passport from a EU state do not have to pay tuition fees. You only pay the full semester contribution each semester.
Winter semester 2025/26: semester contribution 194.60 EUR
Double degree students
If you are studying in a double degree programme for one, two or three semesters at Technische Hochschule Mannheim, you pay a reduced semester contribution (NO tuition fee).
Winter semester 2025/26: reduced semester contribution for double degree students 114.60 EUR
Exchange students
If you study at Technische Hochschule Mannheim as an exchange student for one, two or three semesters, you pay a reduced semester contribution (NO tuition fee).
Winter semester 2025/26: Reduced semester contribution for exchange students 100.00 EUR
Freemover students
If you study at Technische Hochschule Mannheim as a so-called freemover student for one, two or three semesters, you pay a reduced semester contribution.
Depending on your nationality, you also pay tuition fees. Freemover students from the EU do not pay tuition fees, whilst freemovers from non-EU countries do (1,500 EUR).
Winter semester 2025/26: Reduced semester contribution for freemover students 180,- EUR (if applicaple + 1,500 EUR tuition fees).
How to pay
Please transfer the semester contribution to the following account:
- Landesoberkasse Baden-Württemberg
- IBAN: DE02600501017495530102
- BIC: SOLADEST600
- Purpose ("Verwendungszweck"): 8271990007283 Student number or applicant number Name (Example: 8271990007283 123456 Mustermann, Max)
Please do not forget to use the purpose as given above so that your payment can be found.
Payment period and deadline
- Summer semester: January 1st - January 31st
- Winter semester: July 1st - July 31st
Monthly expenses
All in all, you will need approximately EUR 740-950 per month to cover all your expenses during your studies in Mannheim.
We recommend that you have about EUR 1,500 at your disposal at the beginning of the semester to cover all the one-off payments that usually arise (e.g. refundable deposit for your room).
Here is an overview of the expected monthly costs (as of 01.2025):
| Costs for: | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Accommodation (hall of residence, all included) | EUR 250 - 400 |
| Student canteen (lunch Mon-Fri) Full lunch incl. drink + extras approx. EUR 4 | approx. EUR 80 |
| Other groceries, cafe visits, etc. | approx. EUR 150 |
| Health insurance | approx. EUR 140 |
| Ticket for public transport* (D-Ticket JugendBW) | approx. EUR 40 |
| Semester contribution (see above, exchange students vs. degere-seeking students) | EUR 14 - 30 |
| Other (individual costs): e.g. Internet, phone, clothing, toiletries, study material... | EUR 80 - 150 |
| Total: | approx. EUR 754 - 918 |
* You can find more details regarding the ticket for public transport in our Welcome Guide.