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Study Financing
How to finance your studies

There are very few financing options for international students, but we have outlined them for you here. We do not recommend starting studying without financial protection.

Information on further financial services for international students, e.g. social benefits or emergency funding can be found here.

Costs of studying

Would you like to know what costs you can expect when studying in Germany or specifically in Hamburg? Then take a look at our information sheet on the costs and expenses of studying in Germany.

An Overview of Your Finances
Our Student Loan Calculator

Securing funding is essential to the success of your studies. 

Whether you’re already enrolled in a program or planning to start one, simply enter your monthly income and expenses into the calculator to get an overview of your financial situation. Please fill in all fields, entering 0.00 where applicable.

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Overview of your finances
Our student budget calculator
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Do you have questions about financing?
Please bring a printout of the table to the consultation. We are happy to advise you on all student funding options. Further information, for example on costs, can be found in the Hamburg Social Survey as well as in the nationwide Social Survey.