Studying in Munich: what a month costs, and where to study

What a month costs

• About EUR 1,500 a month: rent EUR 700 to 1,000 privately or EUR 400 to 600 in a hall, about EUR 500 for food, insurance and leisure, plus the student Deutschlandticket and the semester fee.Source: lmu.de, checked 26 September 2026Published by LMU Munich.

This is one university’s estimate for its own students; your costs depend on your housing and habits. Private rents change fast.

The country, in figures

Tuition, the money you must show for the visa and work rights for Germany are in the Germany guide, and the cost calculator totals a year in your currency.

How to find student housing, and avoid rental scams

Places to study in Munich