Costs

Source: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/application-admission-and-enrollment/costs Parent: https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/application-admission-and-enrollment/application-admission-and-enrollment

The University of Bonn is a public university, meaning that it does not charge tuition; it also free to apply for admission. All students must, however, pay the so-called social contribution (or semester fee) once per semester, the amount of which is democratically agreed on by student representatives. In addition, each student will face individual living expenses for rent, food, telephone/internet, learning materials, leisure activities, etc. More information on this can be found in the Financing Options section.

Students at the University of Bonn must pay a social contribution each semester, which is decided democratically by student representatives. More than half of the social contribution is used to finance the Deutschlandsemesterticket1. About one-third goes to the student services organization, which, for example, contributes to the maintenance of the cafeterias, provides housing for students, or organizes educational support. Smaller amounts go to the student self-administration (AStA), the student councils, and university sports. In addition, student social facilities and aid funds are supported.

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Note on hardship cases and other special circumstances

The semester fee may be waived in part in cases of social hardship. For further information, please refer to the Financial Regulations of the Student Body (see Legal below) and the General Students' Committee website (AStA)3. You’ll also find the contact person in charge there. Since the semester fee is collected within the framework of student self-administration, the Student Registry cannot provide any information about this.

In the event of a leave of absence due to illness or a stay abroad, the student contribution can also be reduced.

Cross-registered students, auditors and continuing education students are subject to different fees.

Fee breakedown

Wintersemester 25/26


TOTAL per semester (half-year)	345,07€
Student self-administration	14,00€
Social services for students	0,50€
Allowance for student councils	2,25€
Support fund for students in need	0,01€
University Sports	0,80€
Culture pass	3,00€
Deutschlandsemesterticket	208,80€
Special account for mobility fee refunds	0,01€
Contribution to the Studierendenwerk	115,00€

Summersemester 2026


TOTAL per semester (half-year)	345,07
Student self-administration	14,00€
Social services for students	0,50€
Allowance for student councils	2,25€
Support fund for students in need	0,01€
University Sports	0,80€
Culture pass	3,00€
Deutschlandsemesterticket	208,80€
Special account for mobility fee refunds	0,01€
Contribution to the Studierendenwerk	115,00€

Other fees

Leave of absence

The reduced semester fee during a leave of absence in summer semester 2026 € 21.26.

Cross-registered students and auditors

The ‘partial’ cross-registration category is charged € 100.00 per semester
The ‘full’ cross-registration category is not subject to the semester fee.
Auditors:\ The general fee totals € 100.00 per semester

Continuing education students

pay a semester fee totaling € 115.00. Insofar as proactive application is made for membership in the student body, the alternate semester fee is of € 136.26 must be paid. In case of questions, please contact the degree program coordinators.

§ Legal §

Financial Regulations of the Student Body

Financial Regulations of the Student Body of 9/8/2016 (PDF)444

Financial Regulations of the Studierendenwerk

Financial Regulations of the Studierendenwerk of 12/16/2002(PDF)1312

Financial By-Laws of the University of Bonn

Financial By-Laws of 12/18/2020 (PDF)1615

Living expenses

Alongside the semester fee, living expenses can be expected and must be accounted for in student finances. Average monthly living expenses in Bonn total:


Rent	410 €
Food	198 €
Clothing	46 €
Transportation (car)	89 €
Health care costs	100 €
Communication	31 €
Leisure	65 €
Learning material	31 €

Source:The 22nd DSW/DZHW Social Survey (2023)17

Study financing and support

“How can I fund my studies?” is an important and occasionally decisive question. Financing of studies has come to represent a daunting challenge. Listed below are some means of financial assistance that may serve as a complement or alternative to parental support.

BAföG

The Agency for Educational Assistance (“Amt für Ausbildungsförderung”) of the Studierendenwerk Bonn is responsible for giving advice and support for BAföG applications.

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Scholarships

Talented, socially engaged students can apply for scholarships to provide financial and non-material support for their studies.

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Loans

It is also possible to take a loan to finance one’s studies. Educational and study loans offer flexible repayment schedules at beneficial conditions.

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Jobs

The University of Bonn regularly posts employment openings in a wide range of fields. Our job portal contains job offerings from both the University and other institutions and companies.

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