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Studying in Rostock

In Rostock our catalogue has 2 universities with 3 programmes (1 in English). Public universities charge international students no tuition fee — only the semester contribution.

Universities
2
Language schools
not in our catalogue
Tuition fee
none
Living costs per month
€1,068–1,094

What to look for in Rostock

Universities, language courses and colleges — every section of the catalogue opens already filtered by Rostock.

Transport and everyday life

Part-time work

Students from third countries may work 140 full or 280 half days a year. The minimum wage is €13.90 an hour since 2026.

Health insurance

Statutory health insurance at the student rate is required for enrolment at a university.

Living costs

Costs in detail →

A student's month: rent, health insurance, food and transport. The difference is almost entirely in housing.

Room in a shared flat (WG)
€1,068 / mo.
incl. rent €450
Own studio
€1,094 / mo.
incl. rent €476

Universities in Rostock

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Programmes at universities of the city →

Language courses

There are no language schools in Rostock in our catalogue. The nearest ones:

Rostock and other cities

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The difference between cities is almost entirely housing. Living costs «from» are with the cheapest housing we have data for — a place in a dormitory or a room in a WG.

Other cities of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

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Questions about studying in Rostock

How many universities are there in Rostock?
Our catalogue lists 2 universities in Rostock.
Can I study in English in Rostock?
Yes, 1 programme is taught in English.
Do international students pay tuition in Rostock?
No tuition fee at public universities — only the Semesterbeitrag.
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