# 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.
## Social Contribution
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 [Deutschlandsemesterticket](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/application-admission-and-enrollment/student-id-deutschlandsemesterticket?set_language=en "Deutschlandsemesterticket")1. 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.
[Go to bank transfer information](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/student-registry/re-registration)2
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)](https://www.asta-bonn.de/Semesterticket-R%c3%bcckerstattung "AStA Rückerstattung")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€ |
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## 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.
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### § Legal §
Financial Regulations of the Student Body
[Financial Regulations of the Student Body of 9/8/2016 (PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/beitragsordnung-der-studierendenschaft-vom-8-9-2015.pdf "Beitragsordnung der Studierendenschaft vom 8.9.2015.pdf")444
- [26th Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 8/7/2017(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/beitragsordnung-26-aenderungsordnung-studierendenschaft-2017.pdf "26. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung vom 7.8.2017.pdf")555
- [27th Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 8/17/2018(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/27-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-17-08-2018.pdf "27. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung vom 17.08.2018.pdf")666
- [28th Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 3/6/2019(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/28-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-06-03-2019.pdf "28. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung vom 06.03.2019.pdf")777
- [29th Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 6/14/2019(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/29-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-14-06-2019.pdf "29. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung vom 14.06.2019.pdf")888
- [30th Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 4/15/2020(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/30-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-15-04-2020.pdf "30. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung vom 15.04.2020 (PDF)")999
- [31st Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 9/13/2020(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/31-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-13-09-2020.pdf "31. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung vom 13.09.2020 (PDF)")101010
- [32nd Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 1/26/2021(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/32-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-26-01-2021.pdf "32. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung vom 26.01.2021 (PDF)")11
- [33nd Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 8/3/2021 (PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/33-aenderung-der-beitragsordnung-der-studierendenschaft.pdf)12\
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Financial Regulations of the Studierendenwerk
[Financial Regulations of the Studierendenwerk of 12/16/2002(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/beitragsordnung-des-studierendenwerks-vom-16-12-2002.pdf "Beitragsordnung des Studierendenwerks vom 16.12.2002.pdf")1312
- [6th Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 7/7/2016(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/6-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-7-7-2016.pdf "6. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung 7.7.2016.pdf")1413
- [7th Amendment to the Financial Regulations of 11/18/2019(PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/7-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-18-11-2019.pdf "7. Änderungsordnung zur Beitragsordnung 18.11.2019.pdf")1514
Financial By-Laws of the University of Bonn
[Financial By-Laws of 12/18/2020 (PDF)](https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/abgabensatzung-vom-18-12-2020.pdf "Abgabensatzung vom 18.12.2020.pdf")1615
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## 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)](https://www.studierendenwerke-nrw.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/regionalauswertung-nrw-zur-21.-sozialerhebung-des-dsw-in-2016.pdf)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.
[Continue](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/financing-and-support/bafoeg)18
### Scholarships
Talented, socially engaged students can apply for scholarships to provide financial and non-material support for their studies.
[Continue](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/financing-and-support/scholarships)19
### 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.
[Continue](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/financing-and-support/loans)20
### 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.
[Continue](https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/financing-and-support/studying-and-earning-money)21
## Links
1. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/application-admission-and-enrollment/student-id-deutschlandsemesterticket?set\_language=en
2. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/student-registry/re-registration
3. https://www.asta-bonn.de/Semesterticket-R%c3%bcckerstattung
4. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/beitragsordnung-der-studierendenschaft-vom-8-9-2015.pdf
5. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/beitragsordnung-26-aenderungsordnung-studierendenschaft-2017.pdf
6. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/27-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-17-08-2018.pdf
7. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/28-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-06-03-2019.pdf
8. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/29-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-14-06-2019.pdf
9. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/30-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-15-04-2020.pdf
10. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/31-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-13-09-2020.pdf
11. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/32-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-vom-26-01-2021.pdf
12. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/33-aenderung-der-beitragsordnung-der-studierendenschaft.pdf
13. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/beitragsordnung-des-studierendenwerks-vom-16-12-2002.pdf
14. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/6-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-7-7-2016.pdf
15. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/7-aenderungsordnung-zur-beitragsordnung-18-11-2019.pdf
16. https://www.uni-bonn.de/de/studium/medien-studium/medien-bewerbung-zulassung-und-einschreibung/medien-kosten/abgabensatzung-vom-18-12-2020.pdf
17. https://www.studierendenwerke-nrw.de/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/regionalauswertung-nrw-zur-21.-sozialerhebung-des-dsw-in-2016.pdf
18. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/financing-and-support/bafoeg
19. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/financing-and-support/scholarships
20. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/financing-and-support/loans
21. https://www.uni-bonn.de/en/studying/consultation-and-service/financing-and-support/studying-and-earning-money