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Where to study in Saxony

In Saxony our catalogue has 12 cities with universities or Studienkollegs. Most universities are in Dresden, Leipzig, Chemnitz. Living costs start at €840 a month (Chemnitz). Studienkollegs are in 4 cities: Dresden, Leipzig, Zittau, Glauchau.

Rules, universities and colleges in Saxony

Cities in Saxony · 12

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
Chemnitz universities TU Dresden, TU Chemnitz	€222	from €840	from €5,040
Leipzig universities SRH, HTWK Leipzig	€444	from €1,062	from €6,372
Dresden universities TU Dresden, SRH, HTW-Dresden	€463	from €1,081	from €6,486

Questions about choosing a city in Saxony

Which city in Saxony has the most universities?

Dresden — 10 universities; Leipzig — 8 universities; Chemnitz — 2 universities.

Where is it cheapest to live in Saxony?

Of the cities we have data for: Chemnitz from €840 a month, Dresden from €1,081 (with a place in a dormitory).

Where are the Studienkollegs in Saxony?

Dresden, Leipzig, Zittau, Glauchau.

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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