☝️ The most important facts in brief
- Due to the limited number of study places in Germany, studying medicine abroad is a good way to fulfil your dream of a career as a doctor after all.
- High tuition fees, the move and, in some cases, the higher cost of living are considered considerable financial hurdles.
- Fortunately, there are some good funding options such as BAföG abroad, a student loan or scholarships.
📖 Table of contents
The often high tuition fees, cost of living and other financial aspects mean that Studying medicine abroad well thought-out planning. Students should therefore be well informed about the various options available for financing their studies. A student loan, BAföG abroad or a subsidy from a Scholarship are some of the most frequently used options.
Are you interested in studying medicine?
We will be happy to advise you free of charge about your options for studying medicine, including advice on studying medicine in another EU country, which is fully recognised in Germany.
What costs do you have to plan for studying medicine abroad?
Before you can think in detail about how you will finance your studies abroad, it is important to know exactly how much it will cost. Don't calculate too tightly here and be sure to plan a buffer for unforeseen expenses.
The main costs of studying abroad are made up of the following factors:
- Tuition fees
- Cost of living
- Study supplies such as books and equipment
- Rental costs for flat or hall of residence
Take a close look at all your study costs in advance, consider where you can make savings and then think about the amount you need. This will enable you to find more targeted ways to solve the problem of financing.
Tuition fees are often a major cost factor
In Germany, tuition fees are comparatively moderate, whereas abroad considerable amounts can be incurred for each semester of medical studies. The resulting financial burden that medical students have to factor in amounts to around 5,000 to 10,000 euros per semester, depending on the university.
The costs for futuredoctor
We realise that our placement fee is a lot of money for most medical students. As we want to create the best conditions for you to study abroad, we not only support you in obtaining a study place for Human medicine or other medical study programmes such as Veterinary medicine, Pharmacy or Dentistrybut also during your studies. Feel free to speak to our advisors if you are worried about financing. We can certainly find a solution that is suitable for you and your studies.
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