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Where to study in Lower Saxony

In Lower Saxony our catalogue has 22 cities with universities or Studienkollegs. Most universities are in Hanover, Göttingen, Hildesheim. Living costs start at €1,037 a month (Göttingen). A Studienkolleg is in 1 city: Hanover.

Rules, universities and colleges in Lower Saxony

Cities in Lower Saxony · 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
Göttingen	€419	from €1,037	from €6,222
Hanover universities LUH, UNI Hildesheim, HS Hannover	€461	from €1,079	from €6,474
Oldenburg	€463	from €1,081	from €6,486

Questions about choosing a city in Lower Saxony

Which city in Lower Saxony has the most universities?

Hanover — 9 universities; Göttingen — 3 universities; Hildesheim — 3 universities.

Where is it cheapest to live in Lower Saxony?

Of the cities we have data for: Göttingen from €1,037 a month, Oldenburg from €1,081 (with a place in a dormitory).

Where are the Studienkollegs in Lower Saxony?

Hanover.

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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