Financing your studies
There are no tuition fees at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, you only pay for administrative expenses (semester fee). However, you need a secure source of funding to cover your living expenses, such as rent, food, clothing, books, telephone, health insurance etc. Please note that Frankfurt is a rather expensive city. Good and realistic financial planning is essential, so that you can concentrate and successfully complete your studies.
Realistically, you should budget at least 1,000 € to 1,200 € per month for living expenses. Additionally, you need to pay semester fees of approximately 390 € twice a year. The current amount per year for the blocked account is 11,904 € (September 2024).
Living expenses per month | |
Accommodation | 500 € |
Mandatory health insurance | 120 € |
Food | 300 € |
Communication (Internet, Mobile etc.) | 50 € |
Study material | 100 € |
Clothing & laundry | 40 € |
Leisure activities | 100 € |
Total | 1,210 € |
You might distribute your money differently in the areas of life, but in the end the sum of money you need will be approximately the same.
The Rhine-Main region offers excellent prospects for talented young professionals and founders. The International Career Service Rhein-Main (ICS RM) would like to support you in seizing these opportunities and launching your dream career.
You can find further information and useful links on the Career Service website as well.
When looking for a job, please keep in mind the legal regulations concerning your working hours! (This document is taken from the following website: Foreigners Registration Office City of Frankfurt).
You can find general information on working in Germany on the student jobs site from Studierendenwerk and at the Bundesagentur für Arbeit.
Job Portals
Unlike other countries German universities do usually not give grants. The most important grant donor for international students is the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) (German Academic Exchange Service). However, students usually apply for a scholarship in their home country. You can find different scholarship options on our scholarship website and in the DAAD scholarship database.
Each semester, the International Office grants a limited number of graduation assistance. The graduation grants are funded according to the guidelines of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
In addition, once a year the International Office grants the DAAD prize to an outstanding international student who has distinguished himself or herself through special academic achievements and remarkable social or intercultural commitment.
Studierendenwerk: The emergency fund is used to support students in need (short-term only). The economic emergency must have not been caused by the student’s gross negligence against himself or herself. More information on funding opportunities can be found at the Advising Center: Financial Emergencies.
Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and ESG: For foreign students who get into financial problems unintentionally, the student communities maintain emergency funds. Anyone who has acute problems covering the next rent or semester contribution can contact the Catholic University Community (KHG) or the Protestant Student Community (ESG). However, due to limited resources, they can only offer bridging help in real emergencies. Long-term support is usually not possible. Support is provided regardless of religious affiliation. The ESG mainly supports students from developing and emerging countries. Please contact Gürkan Asci.
