What it really costs to study in Germany
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This is your whole monthly living cost, rent plus food, transport, phone and everyday spending, not rent alone (health insurance and the semester fee are counted separately below). Rent is the biggest chunk, and a dorm or shared flat (WG) brings it down a lot. See housing resources.
Only the fee to run the account, not the €11,904 you deposit (that's your own living money).
German rules cap student work near 20 hours a week during term, so that is the most this allows.
Adjust for future rates. The euro tends to climb against the rupee over time, so budget a little extra.
A part-time job and a bit of Aurora mentoring cover a real chunk of the year. A typical agent "package" only adds ₹50,000 to ₹2,00,000 for steps you can do yourself.
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