The current tuition fee for the GOMIL LL.M. Program is 7,800 Euros, which corresponds to 3,900 Euros per semester. We offer incentives for early planning: candidates who apply by 1 April qualify for a reduced fee of 7,500 Euros, while those who apply by 1 January can save further, with a tuition fee of 7,200 Euros.
The tuition fee is paid in four installments. The first installment, consisting of 25 percent of the total fee, must be paid in advance within two weeks of receiving your study place offer. Your admission is only finalized once this payment is received, at which point your formal letter of admission will be sent. The second installment is due in October, followed by the final two installments in January and April.
Student union contribution
In addition to the tuition fee, Program participants will have to pay a student union contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of around 450 Euro per semester. This money contributes to financing student self-government and administering student social welfare, e.g. discounted meals in university cafeterias and cheap housing in dormitories. A large part of this contribution is allocated to enabling each student to use Göttingen city buses and regional trains in Germany free of charge.
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Scholarships
The Göttingen Law Faculty currently does not award any scholarships.
Prospective students may apply for scholarships offered by various foundations, companies and organizations. For example, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides various kinds of scholarships for foreign students wishing to study in Germany and for German students going to study abroad.
More information on Scholarships and Funding for International Students
Cost of living
Each student’s living expenses may differ depending on their lifestyle, accommodation size and location, eating preferences, and other factors. Therefore, individual living expenses may be higher or lower than the average costs outlined below.
To cover the cost of living in Göttingen, students currently need at least 700 to 1,200 Euro per month. In general, you can expect to pay 200 to 800 Euro for accommodation, 200 to 300 Euro for food, and 30 to 150 Euro for mandatory health insurance.
Higher or lower accommodation costs can make a significant difference in overall living expenses. Therefore, it is recommended to start looking for a room or apartment as early as possible. Students who apply early may secure a room in one of the student dormitories, which are usually the most affordable option. A dormitory room typically costs around 250 to 350 Euro per month.
By contrast, on the private housing market, students are likely to pay around 300 to 450 Euro for a room in a shared apartment and between 500 and 800 Euro for a private apartment. As dormitory rooms are in high demand, waiting lists are usually quite long. Consequently, it is advisable to apply for a dormitory room at least six months before the beginning of your studies in Göttingen. An overview of all university dormitories can be found at the website of the Studentenwerk Göttingen.
Further support on finding accommodation is offered by the Welcome Centre