If you are planning to study in Germany, the first question that comes to your mind might be “How much money do I need in total?” Most students think they only need a Blocked Account with 11,904 Euros. But that’s not true.
There are many other hidden costs that you must know about. So in this blog, I will explain everything in a simple way.
We can divide the total cost into 2 phases:
- Total Cost Required Before Visa
- Total Cost Required After Visa
Total Cost Required Before Visa
Before you can get your visa, you have to spend some money. These are the things you will pay for:
1. Language Test (IELTS)
Most German universities ask for an English test. IELTS is one of the most popular tests.
- Cost: About 200 Euros
2. Document Attestation
You need to get your documents attested by HEC.
- Cost: About 30 Euros (includes travel or courier charges)
3. Consultancy Charges (Optional)
If you’d like us to handle 100% of your Admission and Visa process, our consultancy fee is divided into two installments:
- 1st Installment (In start of the process): €1000
- 2nd Installment (After Admission): €600
- Total: €1600 or equivalent in PKR
Our Fees include:
- Complete Admission & Visa Process Handling
- Application Fees for Universities
Note:
German universities charge application fees. If applying through Uni-Assist, the cost is:
- €75 for the first application
- €30 for each additional one.
On average, around €250 is spent on application fees, which is included in our package.
You don’t have to pay extra for the application fee.
4. Application Fee
When you apply to German universities, some ask for fees.
If you apply using Uni-Assist, the fees are:
- First application: 75 Euros
- Other applications: 30 Euros each
If you apply to a few universities, the total may be around 250 Euros.
5. Sending Documents by Post
Some universities want hard copies (physical documents) sent by mail.
- Cost: Around 40 Euros
6. University Contribution Fee
Education in Germany is almost free. But still, universities charge a small amount called a contribution fee.
- Cost: About 250 Euros per semester
7. Blocked Account
To get your visa, you must open a blocked account. This is a special bank account in Germany where you keep your living expenses.
- Amount needed: 12,043 Euros (including Coracle or service charges)
- After reaching Germany, you will get this money back in 12 monthly installments.
8. Visa Interview Day
You have to pay for your visa and travel to the embassy.
- Visa Fee: 75 Euros
- Travel Cost: Around 25 Euros
- Total: 100 Euros
Let’s add everything:
Total Cost Required After Visa
Once you have your visa, you need some more money to travel to Germany and settle there. Let’s look at the expenses:
1. Shopping
You need clothes, shoes, a bag, and other items for Germany.
- Average cost: About 300 Euros
2. Rent and Deposit
To stay in Germany, you need to find accommodation. When you find it, you have to pay one month’s rent + security, which is usually equal to 1-2 months’ rent. You get this security back when you leave that space.
In Germany:
- Rent: Around 400 Euros per month
- Security Deposit: Another 400 Euros
3. Air Ticket
Your flight to Germany will cost some money.
Average price: About 500 Euros
Tip: Book your ticket early. It will be cheaper.
4. Carry Extra Cash
It may take 2–3 weeks to get money from your blocked account in Germany.
So you should carry some cash.
Suggested cash: 1,500 Euros
So, you need about 3,100 Euros after you get your visa.
Total Money Needed (Complete Cost)
Now let’s add both:
- Before Visa Cost : 14,263 Euros
- After Visa Cost : 3,100 Euros
Total Cost with Consultancy (Euros) = €17,363
Total Cost without Consultancy (Euros) = €15,763
How Can I Help You?
If you want us to handle 100% of your Admission and Visa Process