Obviously, living expenses depend on your personal lifestyle. However, be aware that living abroad in an unknown environment tends to be more expensive. Taking all aspects of daily life into account, students should expect expenses of approximately € 950 to € 1.000 per month. Please make sure you have enough money to pay for your monthly expenses and have some money put away for unexpected events or emergencies. You cannot count on regular financial support (e.g. through scholarships) during your studies.

Rent	€290 - 477 monthly, one-time processing fee €20.00 and approx. €300 rental deposit for rooms with the Studierendenwerk Ulm (students services Ulm)
Health insurance	Since January 1, 2015, all statutory health insurance funds have been charging individual additional contributions. The monthly contribution for students consists of: health insurance + additional contribution depending on the health insurance provider + long-term care insurance. On average, the health insurance contribution is between €125 and €150.
Meals in the Mensa (cafeteria)	The price for one meal is €2.05 - 5.30.
Mobility (as of summer term 2025)	The so called Semesterticket ended with the winter term 23/24! Cheap available option for Bus and Train: Jugendticket BW, Deutschlandticket
Study materials	€30 - 100 textsbooks per semester, class materials, learning aids
Student Services fee (as of summer term 2025)	€72.00 per semester
Administration fee (as of summer term 2025)	€80.00 per semester
Fee for constituted student body (as of summer term 2025)	€20.00 per semester
Broadcasting fee	€18.36 per month (further information here)
Tution fees & Semester fees	Information about Tuition fees and Semester fees

Furthermore: Expenses for clothes, commodities and leisure activities