Mid Sep – first Sun in Oct
Oktoberfest
Munich
Six million visitors. Go on a weekday afternoon, and see the rides and the costumes.
Bayern
Bavaria
Alps, lakes, castles, and the most host universities in the German Year
Germany's largest state and the strongest economy: BMW, Audi, Siemens, Adidas and Schaeffler all have their headquarters here. Munich is the most expensive city in Germany, while Deggendorf, Landshut, Amberg or Coburg give you real Bavarian life for much less. The Alps and dozens of lakes are a regional train ride away.
18 host universities
Study in Bavaria
Each guide has campus videos, the GJU entry conditions, local prices and housing links.
BY · 86161Augsburg University of Applied Sciences
Augsburg · Bavaria
No extra conditions listed
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BY · 94469Deggendorf Institute of Technology
Deggendorf · Bavaria
German B1
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BY · 84036HAW Landshut
Landshut · Bavaria
German B2
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BY · 96450Hochschule Coburg
Coburg · Bavaria
B2 for some programmes
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BY · 87435Hochschule Kempten
Kempten · Bavaria
B2 for some programmes
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BY · 80335Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM)
München · Bavaria
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BY · 89231Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
Neu-Ulm · Bavaria
German B1about €500 extra fees
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BY · 92224OTH Amberg-Weiden · Amberg
Amberg · Bavaria
No extra conditions listed
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BY · 92637OTH Amberg-Weiden · Weiden
Weiden · Bavaria
No extra conditions listed
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BY · 93053OTH Regensburg
Regensburg · Bavaria
German B2
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BY · 80333Technical University of Munich (TUM)
München · Bavaria
German B1GPA > 75%
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BY · 63743TH Aschaffenburg
Aschaffenburg · Bavaria
No extra conditions listed
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BY · 85049TH Ingolstadt
Ingolstadt · Bavaria
German B2
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BY · 90121TH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Nürnberg · Bavaria
German B2
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BY · 83024TH Rosenheim
Rosenheim · Bavaria
German B1
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BY · 97421THWS Würzburg-Schweinfurt · Schweinfurt
Schweinfurt · Bavaria
No extra conditions listed
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BY · 97070THWS Würzburg-Schweinfurt · Würzburg
Würzburg · Bavaria
No extra conditions listed
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BY · 95447University of Bayreuth
Bayreuth · Bavaria
German B1
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Bavaria on video
Travel guides, city walks and campus tours for every host city in Bavaria.
Calendar
Festivals & events worth your weekend
Most are free to enter. With your semester ticket, getting there on regional trains costs nothing.
Late Nov – 24 Dec
Christkindlesmarkt
Nuremberg
The world-famous Christmas market. Try the gingerbread.
Jun–Jul & Nov–Dec
Tollwood Festival
Munich
Food, art and music tents, with lots of international food.
Apr – May
Frühlingsfest
Munich
The smaller "spring Oktoberfest", cheaper and calmer.
May/June (Pentecost)
Bergkirchweih
Erlangen
A huge beer-garden festival under the trees.
Every city
Christmas markets
From late November, every town square in Germany fills with stalls, lights and roasted almonds. Look for halal crêpes and children's punch (non-alcoholic).
Explore
Things to do
Castle
Neuschwanstein
The castle that inspired Disney. Book tickets online weeks ahead.
Nature
Königssee & Berchtesgaden
An emerald lake under the Watzmann mountain, with electric boats.
Mountain
Zugspitze
Germany's highest peak (2,962 m). Snow even in early summer.
City
Nuremberg old town
Imperial castle, the Christkindlesmarkt, and the Documentation Center.
City
Regensburg
A UNESCO medieval old town on the Danube, with a 12th-century stone bridge.
Museum
BMW Welt & Deutsches Museum
Munich's two must-see museums for engineers. Student prices apply.
Prices
What things cost in Bavaria
Rent changes most from city to city; everyday prices follow it a little. Pick a city to adjust the whole table.
*Estimate*Estimated cost. Prices are subject to change. Everyday prices are estimated ranges; fixed official fees are shown at their exact 2026 rate.
*Estimate*Estimated cost. Prices are subject to change. Everyday prices are estimated ranges; fixed official fees are shown at their exact 2026 rate.
| Item | Price in Amberg | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fees & paperwork | ||
| Semester fee | €280–420 / semester | Set by each university and includes the €226.80 Deutschlandsemesterticket. Hochschule Schmalkalden: €331.80 for winter 2026/27. |
| Blocked account payout | €992 / month | Official 2026 amount for study visas: €11,904 for 12 months. Providers charge a one-off fee. |
| Public health insurance | €141.16 / month | TK student rate for 2026, under 23. From 23 without children: €146.29. Other public insurers differ by a few euros. |
| Visa (national D visa) | €75 once | Paid at the German embassy in Amman. |
| Residence permit | €100 once | First permit at the immigration office (Ausländerbehörde). Extending it by more than 3 months costs €93. |
| Broadcast fee (Rundfunkbeitrag) | €18.36 / month | Per flat, split among flatmates: €6.12 each with three. |
| Biometric photos | €9–13.50 once | Photo booth or drugstore (dm, Rossmann). |
| Housing extras | ||
| Deposit (Kaution) | €300–1,500 once | Dorms usually a few hundred euros; private flats up to 3 months of cold rent. |
| Home internet | €9–27 / month | Dorm LAN is sometimes extra, or split a WG contract. |
| Furniture & kitchen basics | €45–180 once | Kleinanzeigen, IKEA, leftovers from outgoing students. |
| Bedding & towels | €35–70 once | IKEA, Primark, TK Maxx. |
| Household liability insurance | €2.70–5.50 / month | Haftpflicht: cheap and strongly recommended. |
| Food & groceries | ||
| Groceries | €135–205 / month | Cooking at home, shopping at Aldi, Lidl, Netto, Penny and Kaufland. |
| Mensa main meal | €2.30–4.50 / meal | Student price with your student card. |
| Bread rolls (Brötchen) | €0.40–0.70 / piece | Supermarket rolls are cheaper than bakery ones. |
| Halal chicken (1 kg) | €6.50–10 / kg | Turkish or Arabic supermarkets. |
| Rice (1 kg) | €1.40–2.70 / kg | Basmati costs more. |
| Hummus / tahini jar | €1.80–3.50 / jar | Arabic shops and big supermarkets. |
| Milk (1 L) | €0.90–1.20 / litre | |
| Eggs (10) | €2.30–3 / pack | |
| Eating out & drinks | ||
| Döner / falafel | €6.50–8 / meal | The student staple. |
| Pizza in a restaurant | €8–12.50 / meal | |
| Restaurant main course | €11.50–20 / meal | |
| Shawarma plate | €9–13.50 / meal | Arabic restaurants in bigger cities. |
| Coffee / cappuccino | €2.30–4 / cup | Cheaper in the Mensa café. |
| Soft drink / juice in a café | €2.70–4 / glass | |
| Water bottle (supermarket) | €0.30–0.70 / bottle | Plus a small deposit you get back. Tap water is safe to drink. |
| Ice cream scoop | €1.60–2.30 / scoop | |
| Transport | ||
| Regional trains & buses, all Germany | €0 extra | The Deutschlandsemesterticket is part of the semester fee at almost every host university: €226.80 a semester (€37.80 a month) from winter 2026/27. |
| Deutschlandticket (no semester ticket) | €63 / month | Only if your university has no semester ticket. Monthly subscription, cancel any month. |
| My BahnCard 25 (under 27) | €39.90 / year | 25% off ICE and IC tickets, 2nd class. Cancel at least 6 weeks before the year ends, or it renews. |
| ICE / IC long-distance train | €18–80 / trip | Book early for Sparpreis tickets. |
| FlixBus to big cities | €10–35 / trip | |
| Used bike | €70–180 once | Kleinanzeigen or university bike markets. Buy a good lock. |
| E-scooter ride | €2.70–5.50 / ride | Lime, Tier and Voi in bigger cities. |
| Taxi (5 km) | €13.50–20 / ride | |
| Flight to Amman (return) | €220–480 / return | From Frankfurt, Berlin or Munich. Book 2–3 months ahead. |
| Services & phone | ||
| Prepaid SIM with data | €8–15 / month | Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect, Congstar, Fraenk. |
| Bank account | €0–6 / month | Online banks (N26, DKB, C24) are usually free. |
| Haircut | €13.50–22.50 / cut | Barbers are often cheaper. |
| Laundry (dorm machine) | €1.40–2.70 / wash | |
| Printing (per page) | €0.05–0.10 / page | University printers with your student card. |
| Doctor visit | €0 / visit | Covered by public health insurance. Bring your card. |
| Prescription medicine | €5–10 / item | Co-payment set by law: 10% of the price, at least €5 and at most €10 per item. |
| Gyms & sport | ||
| University sports courses | €0–30 / semester | Football, volleyball, climbing, fitness: often free or almost free. |
| Budget gym (McFit, FitX, clever fit) | €18–30 / month | Check the contract length and sign-up fee. |
| Public swimming pool | €2.70–5.50 / entry | Student discount with ID. |
| Climbing / bouldering hall | €9–13.50 / entry | |
| Football boots / sports gear | €27–70 once | Decathlon is the budget choice. |
| Fun & activities | ||
| Cinema | €7–11.50 / ticket | Cheaper on discount days (often Tue or Wed). |
| Museum | €3.50–9 / entry | Student prices with ID; many museums are free on certain days. |
| Castle / palace visit | €4.50–13.50 / entry | |
| Bundesliga football ticket | €13.50–40 / ticket | Standing tickets are cheapest. Book early. |
| Escape room / bowling | €11–22.50 / person | |
| Student party entry | €2.70–9 / entry | |
| Christmas market snack | €2.70–5.50 / item | Roasted almonds, crêpes, children's punch. |
| Weekend trip (hostel + food) | €55–135 / trip | Travel is free on regional trains with your ticket. |
| Clothes & seasonal | ||
| Winter jacket | €55–135 once | You will need it from November to March. |
| Winter boots | €35–90 once | Waterproof. Snow and slush are common. |
| Rain jacket / umbrella | €13.50–55 once | |
| Toiletries & drugstore | €22.50–35 / month | dm and Rossmann. |
Housing
Dorms and trusted housing sites
Student dorms run by the Studierendenwerk are the cheapest option and include bills. Apply the day applications open.
Official student housing
Studierendenwerke in Bavaria
Studierendenwerk München OberbayernServes Munich, Rosenheim, FreisingStudierendenwerk Erlangen-Nürnberg (werkswelt)Serves Nuremberg, Ingolstadt, AnsbachStudierendenwerk WürzburgServes Würzburg, Schweinfurt, AschaffenburgStudierendenwerk Niederbayern/OberpfalzServes Regensburg, Landshut, Deggendorf, Amberg, WeidenStudierendenwerk OberfrankenServes Bayreuth, CoburgStudierendenwerk AugsburgServes Augsburg, Kempten, Neu-Ulm
Search by city
WG rooms and private flats
WG-GesuchtMost usedThe main shared-flat portal in Germany. Turn on email alerts and message fast.KleinanzeigenClassifieds for rooms, sublets, bikes and cheap furniture.ImmoScout24The largest listing site for flats. Landlords often ask for a SCHUFA credit report.ImmoweltThe second big listing site for flats.Studenten-WG.deStudent-only room listings.WG-Suche.deA smaller WG portal, worth checking in smaller towns.HousingAnywherePayment protectionBook a room from Amman with payment protection. Prices are higher; few listings in small towns.
Quick dorm search for each host city
Avoid scams. Never send a deposit before you have seen the room in person or on a live video call. A "landlord abroad" who will post you the keys is always a scam. More housing advice
Internship semester
Internships in Bavaria
Employers in Bavaria that take interns in engineering, business and computer science. Click a company to search its current openings.
BMW Group
Munich, Dingolfing, Regensburg
Car development (FIZ Munich) and plants near Landshut and Regensburg.
Engineering
AUDI
Ingolstadt
Headquarters and main plant, next to TH Ingolstadt.
Engineering
Siemens
Munich, Erlangen, Amberg
The Amberg electronics plant is a showcase smart factory.
Engineering
Schaeffler
Herzogenaurach
Bearings, e-mobility and industrial drives.
Engineering
Continental
Regensburg
Automotive electronics and software.
Engineering
Krones
Neutraubling (Regensburg)
Filling and packaging machines.
Engineering
ZF & SKF
Schweinfurt
Drivetrain and bearing plants next to THWS Schweinfurt.
Engineering
Brose
Coburg
Automotive mechatronics supplier.
Engineering
adidas & PUMA
Herzogenaurach
Global sports brands: marketing, sourcing, digital.
Business
Allianz & Munich Re
Munich
Insurance, finance and risk.
Business
Siemens Healthineers
Erlangen
Medical technology, with business and engineering roles.
Business
Infineon
Neubiberg (Munich), Regensburg
Semiconductors, embedded software and chip design.
Computer Science
DATEV
Nuremberg
Software for tax advisers and accounting.
Computer Science
Celonis
Munich
Process-mining software.
Computer Science
Rohde & Schwarz
Munich
Test equipment, secure communications and software.
Computer Science
Career fairs
- Usually once a yearIKOM (TUM)Garching near Munich
- Usually once a yearakademikaNuremberg
- Each semesterbonding Munich / ErlangenMunich, Erlangen
- Each semester (dates vary by city)bonding company fairsAachen, Berlin, Bochum, Braunschweig, Dresden, Erlangen, Hamburg, Kaiserslautern, Karlsruhe, Magdeburg, Munich, StuttgartFree student-run engineering and IT fairs.
- All yearVDI Recruiting TagMany citiesEngineering recruiting days by the Association of German Engineers.
- Usually once or twice a yearYour host university's FirmenkontaktmesseOn campusAlmost every university runs its own company fair. Ask the career service on day one.
Cultural survival map
Halal food, mosques & airports
Find halal butchers, Turkish and Arab supermarkets and mosques in each host city, plus the budget airports nearby.
Nearest budget airports
- MUCMunich FlightsEurowingsLufthansaS-Bahn S1/S8; long-haul and Royal Jordanian flights
- FMMMemmingen FlightsRyanairWizz AirBavaria's budget airport; bus from Munich
- NUENuremberg FlightsRyanairEurowingsU-Bahn to the airport in 12 min
- PRGPrague (Czechia) FlightsRyanairWizz AirCheap option from Weiden or Amberg
- SZGSalzburg (Austria) FlightsRyanaireasyJetClose to Rosenheim
Your Deutschlandsemesterticket covers the regional trains to most of these airports. What the ticket covers
Daily life
Living in Bavaria
Getting around
MVV (Munich), VGN (Nuremberg), RVV (Regensburg), AVV (Augsburg). Plan everything in the DB Navigator app.
Weather
Warm summers, cold snowy winters, especially near the Alps. The Föhn wind brings sudden warm, clear days.
Halal food & community
Munich (around Goethestraße near the main station), Nuremberg and Augsburg have many halal shops, Arab supermarkets and mosques. Smaller towns usually have at least a Turkish supermarket and a mosque association.
Local food to try
Brezn & Obatzda · Schweinshaxe (pork – ask for chicken or fish instead) · Kaiserschmarrn · Nürnberger Lebkuchen · Weißwurst (pork)
Tip from past students
If you are placed in Munich, start your housing search the day you get your placement. Cheap rooms go within hours.
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