Cost of living and funding options
The University of Passau is a state university, which means it is funded by the government of Bavaria. As a result, students do not have to pay for tuition at the University of Passau. However, there is a small obligatory semester contribution (an admin fee that includes a local bus pass and which finances the Student Services Association).
The cost of living in Passau
Your actual cost of living will vary depending on your lifestyle. In Passau, you can use the following guideline to estimate typical monthly expenses:
- Accommodation: 250 - 450 euros
- Groceries/food: 200 - 300 euros
- Books and other purchases: 50 - 100 euros
- Health insurance: 115 euros (if you are aged under 30) or 190 euros (if you are aged over 30)
At the start of each semester, you will also have to pay the semester contribution, which includes a bus pass for city busses within Passau.
Proof of sufficient funds
If you need a visa or a residence permit to stay in Germany, you will have to prove that you have access to at least 992 euros per month (as of August 2024). This financial requirement is tied to the maximum student grants and loans that German nationals may be able to access (BAföG). It is not adjusted for local variations in living costs, so you must have access to the same amount regardless of whether you study in a comparatively costly city such as Munich, or a comparatively affordable city such as Passau. Of course, in a city with lower living costs, it is up to you whether you spend the entire amount.
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