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Where to study in Rhineland-Palatinate

In Rhineland-Palatinate our catalogue has 17 cities with universities or Studienkollegs. Most universities are in Mainz, Trier, Kaiserslautern. Living costs start at €1,039 a month (Trier). Studienkollegs are in 2 cities: Mainz, Kaiserslautern.

Rules, universities and colleges in Rhineland-Palatinate

Cities in Rhineland-Palatinate · 17

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
Trier	€421	from €1,039	from €6,234
Mainz	€508	from €1,126	from €6,756

Questions about choosing a city in Rhineland-Palatinate

Which city in Rhineland-Palatinate has the most universities?

Mainz — 4 universities; Trier — 3 universities; Kaiserslautern — 2 universities.

Where is it cheapest to live in Rhineland-Palatinate?

Of the cities we have data for: Trier from €1,039 a month, Mainz from €1,126 (with a place in a dormitory).

Where are the Studienkollegs in Rhineland-Palatinate?

Mainz, Kaiserslautern.

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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