Financing Your Studies

The costs of living as a student and studying are very individual and depend on various factors such as subject, age, location and type of accommodation.

Students enrolled at HNE Eberswalde currently pay a semester fee of €375.80 per semester (as of the Winter Semester 2025/26). This fee typically includes:

• Enrolment or re-registration fee: €51.00
• Student services (Studierendenwerk) contribution: €100.00
• AStA (student representation) fee: €15.00
• Deutschlandsemesterticket (nationwide public transport pass for students): €208.80
• Contribution to the climate-neutral semester ticket: €1.00

Please note that additional costs (e.g. for excursions or study materials) may apply depending on the degree programme.

For students enrolled in the part-time Master’s programmes → Education - Sustainability - Transformation and → Strategic Sustainability Management — the Deutschlandsemesterticket is not available, and this portion is therefore not included in the semester fee. These programs are also subject to additional tuition fees, in accordance with the current study and examination regulations.

In addition to the direct costs of study, students must also cover living expenses such as rent, utilities, insurance, food, and other day-to-day costs.

Under certain conditions, the German government provides financial support under the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG). Eligibility for BAföG and the amount awarded depend, for example, on nationality, age, parental income and assets, or your own earnings. As a rule, half of the funding is granted as a subsidy, and the other half as an interest-free loan.

You can use the BAföG calculator to estimate how much support you are likely to receive.

At HNEE, the Studierendenwerk Ost:Brandenburg is responsible for BAföG advice and applications..

The Studierendenwerk also provides information on the following funding options:

• Study start-up aid
• BAföG for study stays abroad in Oceania (excluding Australia) and Africa
• Educational loan
• KfW student loan for all types of study including doctoral programmes
• Hardship loan for all students to bridge financial gaps
• Emergency aid for students in acute financial distress

Many students work alongside their studies to help cover living expenses and gain practical experience, which can, at best, have a positive impact on their future careers. However, if you work during your studies, there are usually limits on how much you can work and earn. You can find information on the legal framework and applicable limits from the Deutsches Studierendenwerk and the Federal Employment Agency.

Make use of the university’s advisory and information services to support your job search.

Alongside BAföG, student loans, and educational loans, scholarships represent another pillar of student financing. A scholarship offers more than just financial support. Depending on the foundation or scholarship provider, recipients may also take part in language courses, summer schools, or other events. The contacts and networks formed there can also benefit you after graduation.

In addition to state-funded scholarships for high-achieving students, there are a large number of privately funded scholarships in Germany, including those offered by companies.
The selection criteria vary depending on the provider and may include academic achievement, social engagement, specific fields of study, or support for students in special personal circumstances.

You can find an overview of the wide range of scholarships available both at and beyond HNE Eberswalde below: