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Frequently asked questions

Studying at University of Marburg

  • Which fees do you charge?

    The University of Marburg does not charge tuition fees. However, students at Marburg do have to pay administrative fees in the amount of about 300 Euros per semester. 

    These administrative fees include contributions to the student union and free public transport for the whole state of Hesse and adjacent cities like Heidelberg and Göttingen. 

  • Is there financial support available?

    The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers information and advice on scholarships for German students who want to study abroad and international students who want to study in Germany. 

    We encourage all applicants and registered students to apply for scholarships. However, be aware that most scholarship schemes are heavily oversubscribed.

    The University of Marburg does not have any discretionary funds. Please make sure to have secured enough funding before registering. Unfortunately, we also do not have hardship grants, which we could offer to our students.

  • Am I allowed to work while studying?

    International students residing in Germany and holding a student visa or a temporary residence permit can work up to 90 full days (or 180 half-days) per year. Jobs are available at the university in student/academic assistant roles, in restaurants and catering services, in support to disabled town residents etc. It is however difficult to find a job without a working knowledge of the German language, and student jobs will rarely pay enough to cover all of your living costs.

  • What about student accomodation?

    The University of Marburg is not a traditional campus university.  Housing is provided through university dormitories, which are located in various areas across the town. However, the waiting list for these dormitories is quite lengthy, often requiring applicants to apply up to a year in advance to secure a room. Most students opt to live in shared student apartments rather than dormitories. 

    Please note that the university does not arrange accommodation for students, and securing housing is entirely your own responsibility.

Admissions

In addition to the information provided above, you can find a list of FAQ´s (in German) on our homepage. We are currently working on translating these and the FAQ´s will be available in English soon.