The social contribution (Sozial- und Studierendenschaftsbeitrag) is used to finance the semesterticket, the student welfare contribution for the student service and the student self-administration. All students have to pay the social contribution.

• More about the social contribution

• Information on cost of living in Germany

All students must be covered by a compulsory health insurance. There are however certain circumstances in which you must be privately insured.

• Information on health insurance

What do you have to take note of when working whilst studying?

• Information on gainful employment