What does studying in Kempten cost?
Kempten University of Applied Sciences is a state-funded university and do not charge tuition fees.
However, all students must pay a semester fee of € 115 each semester (€ 85 membership fee for the student union and € 30 for your public transport pass).
In addition, Kempten University of Applied Sciences will be charging a service fee of €500 per semester for students from countries outside the EU studying on an English-language degree programme. Only students enrolling for the first time in or after Winter Semester 2025/2026 will be charged this fee. Further details can be found here.
Here is an overview:
| Contribution | Cost | For whom |
| tuition fees | - | all students in all study programs |
| semester fee | € 115 per semester | all students in all study programs |
| service fee | € 500 per semester | students from countries outside the EU studying on an English-language degree programme |
Cost of Living and Studying in Kempten
Compared to other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is slightly above the EU average. In Kempten, you will need at least EUR 950 per month for accommodation, food, transport, and other activities. The actual expenses depend heavily on your personal lifestyle.
You should expect the following monthly expenses:
- Rent: € 380–500
- Food: € 280–330
- Health insurance: € 140-150
- Telephone / internet / TV licence: € 45
- Study materials / sundries: € 150–220
Please note that the amounts listed above are only a guideline example based on the actual experiences of many students.
Financing your studies in Germany
You will be expected to financially support yourself to cover the costs of studying and living expenses. Kempten University of Applied Sciences does not offer any form of contribution towards the cost of living.
Most international students receive financial support from their parents or pay their way by taking a part-time job.
Evidence of sufficient financial means:
If you require a visa or residence permit, you will have to prove that you can cover at least 992 euros per month throughout your entire stay in Germany. If you will be staying longer than a year, you will have to provide evidence of sufficient financial means for at least 12 months (11,904 euros). Ask the German embassy in your home country about the acceptable forms of evidence to fulfil this condition.