# Study and TeachingTuition Fees & Costs
**Source**: https://www.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study-and-teaching/study-programmes/tuition-fees-costs
**Parent**: https://www.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study-and-teaching/study-programmes
# Study and Teaching Tuition Fees & Costs
#### Funding your studies
See link to the right.
#### University fees
All students must pay a standard fee of about 171 euro to the student union for common facilities, administration and Studentenrat. There is no difference in this fee between German, EU, and non-EU students.International students from non-EU/EEA countries have to pay tuition fees (1.500 euro per semester). For more detailed information regarding tuition fee regulations see link to the right.
#### Cost of living
It is possible to live in Heidelberg for about 700 euros per month.
#### Proof of finance
For international students: see link to the right.
#### Accommodation
A limited amount of special accommodation is available for non-German students. It is important to apply immediately after final acceptance.
See „Student Living“ for more information.
The „Studierendenwerk“ offers a specific accomodation/assurance package - called Service Package - see here for more details
#### Fellowships
We offer a limited amount of fellowships to outstanding students (for Major Cancer Biology applicants only). Please see HIGS MSc Fellowship offered by The Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Researchfor more information.
#### Stipends
Students who need financial support can apply to relevant agencies, such as the Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst. Follow “Stipends” link to the right for more information.
#### Students assistent
Students are allowed to work as an scientific assistant for a maximum of 89 hours/month. Many students have a job (10-20 hours/month). We have no central job agency, the offers are mainly posted in the individual institutes.
#### Visa formalities
If you need a student visa it is imperative to apply as soon as possible after acceptance. It is NOT possible to enter Germany as a tourist and then transfer to student status.
- [Funding your studies](https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study/management-studies/funding-studies)
- [Scholarships and stipends](https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/de/studium/studienorganisation/studienfinanzierung/stipendien-fuer-das-studium-an-der-ruperto-carola)
- [University fees (international)](https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study/management-studies/tuition-fees/tuition-fees-international-students)
- [Proof of financing (international)](https://www.internationale-studierende.de/en/prepare-your-studies/entry-into-germany)
- [Student living](http://www.stw.uni-heidelberg.de/en/living)
- [Studierendenwerk](http://www.studentenwerk.uni-heidelberg.de/zv_portal/zv?sst=42&key=AF242252-B7F7-4CDE-78BB-70F7867CEE17&doc=zv_portal_01.html&zv_action=CH_PAGE&zv_mid=HISW060103095552359&zv_value=SWD_HD_INT_Finanzielles_Servicepaket&_SingleOpenItem=HISW060103095552359&set=42)
- [DKFZ MSc Fellowship](https://www.dkfz.de/en/career/cancer-research-academy/major-cancer-biology/application-and-admission#c8416)
- [Stipends](http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/imperia/md/content/fakultaeten/biowissenschaften/master_molbiosci/stipendieninfoblatt.pdf)
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