The tuition fee for GOMIL LL.M. Program amounts to €7,800 (€3,900 per semester). Early applicants receive a discount. Specifically, those who apply by 1 April have to pay only €7,500. Candidates applying by 1 January can save even more, as their tuition fee is reduced to €7,200.
Normally, the tuition fee has to be paid in advance, after you receive a study place offer. Only after we receive the payment, your admission will be final and you will be sent the letter of admission.
Student union contribution
In addition to the tuition fee, Program participants will have to pay a student union contribution (Semesterbeitrag) of around €450 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 his or her lifestyle, accommodation size and location, eating preferences, etc. Therefore, your individual living expenses may be higher or lower than the average costs mentioned below.
To cover the cost of living in Göttingen, you currently need at least €700 to €1200 a month. In general, you can expect to pay €200 to €800 for accommodation, €200 to €300 for food, and €30 to €150 for mandatory health insurance.
Higher or lower accommodation costs can make big difference in the total living expenses. Therefore, it is recommended to start looking for a room or apartment as soon as possible. If you apply early, you can get a room in one of the student dormitories, which is usually the cheapest option. A dormitory room can cost around €250 or €350 per month. By contrast, on the private market you are likely to pay around €300 or €450 for a room in a shared apartment and between €500 and €800 for a private apartment. This makes dormitory rooms very popular, so waiting lists are usually rather long. Consequently, it is best to apply for a dormitory room at least half a year before the beginning of your studies in Göttingen. An overview of all the university dormitories can be found at the website of the Studentenwerk Göttingen.
Further support on finding accomonadation is offeres by the Welcome Centre