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Where to study in Bavaria

In Bavaria our catalogue has 35 cities with universities or Studienkollegs. Most universities are in Munich, Nuremberg, Würzburg. Living costs start at €1,018 a month (Munich). Studienkollegs are in 2 cities: Munich, Coburg.

Rules, universities and colleges in Bavaria

Cities in Bavaria · 35

How much a month costs

A student's living costs per month: rent, health insurance and everyday costs. «From» is the cheapest housing we have data for — a place in a dormitory or a room in a WG. A semester is six months.

City	Room in a WG	Living costs / month	Per semester
Munich universities TUM, LMU, HM	€850	from €1,018	from €6,108
Nuremberg universities FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, TH Nürnberg, AdBK Nürnberg	€509	from €1,127	from €6,762
Regensburg universities UR, OTH Regensburg, HfKM Hochschule	€512	from €1,130	from €6,780
Würzburg universities JMU, FHWS	€548	from €1,166	from €6,996

Questions about choosing a city in Bavaria

Which city in Bavaria has the most universities?

Munich — 19 universities; Nuremberg — 5 universities; Würzburg — 3 universities.

Where is it cheapest to live in Bavaria?

Of the cities we have data for: Munich from €1,018 a month, Würzburg from €1,166 (with a place in a dormitory).

Where are the Studienkollegs in Bavaria?

Munich, Coburg.

Does the city affect admission?

No — admission is decided by the university for each programme. The city changes your budget, housing and everyday life.

Should I choose the city or the programme first?

The programme: its requirements and language decide where you can apply. Among suitable programmes, compare cities by budget and housing.

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