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== Scholarships == | == Scholarships == | ||
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). | 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!''' | |||
<loop_area type="websource">The easiest way to help you with your search is to use a database, e.g. the [https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/ DAAD Scholarship Database].</loop_area> | |||
<loop_area type="important">The decisive factor when applying for a scholarship is the application. [[Contact information|The Career Development]] will help you with this and other questions, also in case of fincancial emergencies.</loop_area> | |||
Another option to raise money for your stay are part-time jobs. See [[Part-time job|this page]] for further information. | |||
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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.
It is compulsory to be insured by a German health insurance company. This amounts to approximately 110 € per month. We provided further information on this page.
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. the DAAD Scholarship Database.
The decisive factor when applying for a scholarship is the application. The Career Development will help you with this and other questions, also in case of fincancial emergencies.
Another option to raise money for your stay are part-time jobs. See this page for further information.
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)