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=== Fees for broadcasting === | === Fees for broadcasting === | ||
In Germany, there is an '''obligation to pay a monthly broadcasting fee''' ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beitragsservice_von_ARD,_ZDF_und_Deutschlandradio Rundfunkbeitrag] = licence fee, slang: GEZ) of 17.50 € per apartment to [https://www.rundfunkbeitrag.de/welcome/englisch/index_ger.html the Beitragsservice]. If you live in a shared flat, you can split the licence fee. | |||
=== Insurances === | === Insurances === | ||
* Health insurance: It is compulsory to be insured by a German health insurance company. This amounts to approximately 110 € per month. | * Health insurance: It is compulsory to be insured by a German health insurance company. This amounts to approximately 110 € per month. |
Studying abroad is of course also a financial question: how much does it cost? How can I cover the expenses?
You need to proof of sufficient funds in order to get a visa. Therefore, it is not only a personal question how to cover your stay in Lübeck.
You can find the current amount and further information on the DAAD website.
Proof of sufficient funds can be provided by:
Please beware that not all options for providing proof of sufficient funds will be accepted in all cases. Often, the authorities insist on opening a frozen account and on the payment of the corresponding security deposit.
What should I expect to pay for living and studying in Lübeck?
You need to calculate costs for
The monthly accommodation rents vary a lot. The following prices are average values from summer 2020. How to find an accommodation is described on the next page.
There are various living options in the dormitory:
There is a high demand for rooms in the dormitories. You should not rely on getting a place there! You can find all options and further information provided by the Studentenwerk here.
Apartments on the free market start at about 450 € "warm", which means the price includes rent, heating and water. A room in a shared flat starts at approx. 350 € warm.
In the student dormitory as well as on the free market you must make a deposit. For the dormitory you have to pay 300 € to the Studentenwerk. On the free market you have to expect to pay more (usually 2 months' rent). When you leave, you will get the deposit back, as long as the rented property is left in a good condition.
An average weekly purchase (groceries, drugstore articles) for one person amounts to about 50 €. A warm meal at the Mensa will cost you about 2.75 €.
In Germany, there is an obligation to pay a monthly broadcasting fee (Rundfunkbeitrag = licence fee, slang: GEZ) of 17.50 € per apartment to the Beitragsservice. If you live in a shared flat, you can split the licence fee.
TH Lübeck does not charge any tuition fees, but rather a semester fee of currently €270.50. This includes a ticket for public transport, which is valid throughout Schleswig-Holstein and for the HVV in Hamburg (tariff zone AB).
There are various scholarships in Germany, which are also available for international students. These range from 300 € per month (Deutschlandstipendium) to about 1000€ per month (Begabtenförderwerke). The requirements are usually very good grades and involvement in volunteer work. There is no guarantee to get a scholarship! The easiest way to help you with your search is to use a database (e.g. DAAD scholarship database, scholarship guide) as well as Ms Prüss (Studentenwerk) and Jasmin Sponholz (Career Development). The decisive factor when applying for a scholarship is the application. The Career Development will help you with this. Another option is to have a part-time job (see section 3.8). Contact for part-time jobs: Jasmin Sponholz, Career Development Contact in case of financial emergencies: Evans Gumbe, International Office; Stefanie Prüss, Studentenwerk Contact for scholarships: Stefanie Prüss, Studentenwerk; Jasmin Sponholz, Career Development
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (German Academic Exchange Service)
DoSV: Dialogorientiertes Serviceverfahren
Gebühreneinzugszentrale der öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunkanstalten (Contribution service of public broadcasting)
Technische Hochschule
Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (Hamburg Transport Association)