General
Semesterbeitrag
Semester contribution
The fee paid each semester to your university, typically ranging from €100–€400. Covers student union fees, public transport semester ticket, and administrative costs. Not the same as tuition — most German public universities do not charge tuition for first degrees.
What it means in plain English
Semester contribution — The fee paid each semester to your university, typically ranging from €100–€400. Covers student union fees, public transport semester ticket, and administrative costs. Not the same as tuition — most German public universities do not charge tuition for first degrees.