Finance
Opening a Bank Account
Studying in Germany without a German bank account is practically impossible.
www.swfr.de/en/international/life-in-freiburg/the-first-steps/
Exception: If you have a bank account in a Eurozone country, you do not necessarily need to open a bank account in Germany.
Financial Aid
Financial aid of the international office for international students
Money &Financial aid of the Studierendenwerk Freiburg
In addition to federal financial aid (BAföG), SWFR also offers other financial options such as, student loans, educational loans, stipends or KfW student credit.
Scholarship
Scholarship Advising of the University of Freiburg
Scholarship consulting of the Studierendenwerk Freiburg
Scholarship of the KHG
Jobs and discounts for students
Studijob - Job Intermediation
ISIC – International Student Identity Card
Discounts
Emergency fond/ consulting
(in German)
Living costs in Freiburg per month
- Rooms in private accommodation including extra costs: 350 € – 700 €
- Rooms in student residences: 250 € and 550 € including extra costs
- Health insurance approx. 120 €
- Food approx. 150 € – 300 €
- Semester ticket approx. 89 €
- Other expenses (clothes, books) approx. 200 €
There is no guarantee for the information given here!
With your UniCard, you have access to price reductions for public transport, at the student cafeterias, and at cultural events (e.g. theatre, concerts, museums, etc.)