Students from countries of the European Union in their first degree studies do not pay tuition fees at the HMT Leipzig.
According to the 22nd Social Survey of the Student union "The economic and social situation of students in Germany 2021" the costs of studying without tuition fees amount to an average of 1.036 euros per month. The largest share is accounted for by rent (warm) at 410€ on average, followed by food costs (198€) and public transport / car etc. (89€).
The cost of living crucially depends on the choice of the city. In a city comparison regarding the average monthly rent (including additional costs) Leipzig performs well above-average with 329€.
The University of Music and Theatre in Leipzig and its partners annually offer scholarship programmes for the students to financially support them.
The fees for the different study programmes are to be paid for each semester, the students concerned and students of special class for talented youngsters receive a separate invoice with demand note.
Long-term tuition fees are charged at the university in accordance with §12 paragraph (2) of the Sächsisches Hochschulfreiheitsgesetz of 01 January 2013. If the standard period of study specified in the examination regulations for a course of study is exceeded by more than 4 semesters, a fee of 500 EUR is charged for each additional semester upon re-registration.
Information on legal remedies
You can lodge an appeal against the notices within one month of notification. The appeal has no suspensive effect on the payment of the fee.
The objection must be submitted in writing to the head of the Department of Student Affairs | degree programme for international students, Ms. Inka Daubner-Mensching, or be recorded there.
Inflation and the aftermath of the corona pandemic can have a stressful effect on the financial situation of students. In the event of financial hardship through no fault of your own, Studierendenwerk Leipzig offers 3 financial support options:
The following reasons are recognised when applying for financial support:
You can find an overview of all the options here:
https://www.studentenwerk-leipzig.de/en/bafog-finances/financial-support
|
To apply for hardship funds or "Freitisch"-vouchers, please contact the Social Counselling Service for initial contact:
sozialberatung@studentenwerk-leipzig.de
|