Living costs, accomodation and fees
Living in Munich
Munich is the attractive and dynamic capital of Bavaria with more than 1.5 million inhabitants.
Consequently, the cost of living (accommodation, food and entertainment) is higher than in other cities in Germany.
Prospective students should think early how they are going to finance their studies.
| Costs of living | Per month |
|---|---|
| Accommodation | €400-800 |
| Insurance | €125 |
| Mobile phone | €40 |
| Snacks and coffee | €50 |
| Food | €200 |
| Further costs (laundry, copies, entertainment, medicine) | €70 |
| Total | €870-1300 |
Munich is well-known for having the highest accommodation prices in Germany. The main reason is that Munich is a very attractive city with a high standard of living and high-paying jobs.
Unfortunately, this means that it is quite difficult to find appropriate and inexpensive accommodation for students.
Waiting time for a student dormitory is normally up to 1 year (2 semesters).
The following links may help your search (some in German only):
Wohnen in München(in German only)
StudentenWohnheime.eu(in German only)
- www.studenten-wg.de(in German only)
- www.wohnung-jetzt.de(in German only)
HM Hochschule München University of Applied Sciences does not currently charge tuition fees for most bachelor courses.
However, as of winter semester 2025, study fees for non - EU applicants might be introduced for new students. Decision is still pending.
For Master degrees in continuing education, fees may apply and are variable from course to course. Please refer to the relevant websites of the Master courses for further details. .
However, all students pay
a Student Union fee (85€ each semester)
The student union membership is mandatory for all enrolled students, the student union provides mensa and dorms in Munich.
A student ticket for public transport in Munich can be obtained individually for 29€ / month by each student. This is NOT part of the semester fee.
There are some scholarships available to international students.