Costs

University fees

All students must pay a standard fee of 106,50 Euro to the student union for common facilities. There is no difference in fees between German, EU, and non-EU students.

Cost of living

It is possible to live in Heidelberg for about 600 Euros per month.

Proof of finance

For international students. Read more...

Accommodation

A limited amount of special accommodation is available for non-German students. It is important to apply immediately after final acceptance.

See "How to find Accomodation in Heidelberg?" for more information.

Our "Studentenwerk" offers a specific accomadation/assurance package - called Service package - See here for more details

Fellowships

We offer a limited amount of fellowships to outstanding students. Please see

• HBIGs Master/PhD Fellowship offered by The Hartmut Hoffmann-Berling International Graduate School of Molecular and Cellular Biology
• HIGS MSc Fellowship offered by The Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research

for more information.

Stipends

Students who need financial support can apply to relevant agencies, such as the Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst. Follow this link for more information.

Students assistent

Students are allowed to work as an scientific assistent with a max 89 h/month. Many students have a job (10-20 h/month). We have no central job agency, mainly the offers are posted in the institute.

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 then transfer to student status.