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Where to study in Hesse

In Hesse our catalogue has 22 cities with universities or Studienkollegs. Most universities are in Frankfurt am Main, Darmstadt, Giessen. Living costs start at €1,110 a month (Darmstadt). Studienkollegs are in 5 cities: Frankfurt am Main, Darmstadt, Marburg, Kassel.

Rules, universities and colleges in Hesse

Cities in Hesse · 22

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
Darmstadt universities h-da, TU Darmstadt	€492	from €1,110	from €6,660
Frankfurt am Main universities Goethe-Universität, HfMDK, ISM	€674	from €1,292	from €7,752

Questions about choosing a city in Hesse

Which city in Hesse has the most universities?

Frankfurt am Main — 11 universities; Darmstadt — 3 universities; Giessen — 3 universities.

Where is it cheapest to live in Hesse?

Of the cities we have data for: Darmstadt from €1,110 a month, Frankfurt am Main from €1,292 (with a place in a dormitory).

Where are the Studienkollegs in Hesse?

Frankfurt am Main, Darmstadt, Marburg, Kassel, Bad Sooden-Allendorf.

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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