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University of Bonn Courses & Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(37 courses)
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Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 - 7.5, PTE: 59 & Above, TOEFL: 72 - 100
B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)
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M.Sc.(3 courses)
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Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 - 6, PTE, TOEFL: 72 - 87, Reading Tips for IELTS: 59 & Above
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Q:   Does the University of Bonn teach in English?
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In general, Bonn University offers 200 degrees for international students. The range of courses offered by this university includes international degree programs, few of which lead to a double degree in cooperation with a partner university. These are mostly programs that are taught in English. Furthermore, international applicants are required to provide evidence of adequate German skills before starting a degree programme at Bonn University that is taught in German.

Q:   Is the University of Bonn free for international students?
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Studying at the University of Bonn is free of charge for international students. Though, there is no Bonn University tuition fee, students are required to pay a semester fee. On top of this, students are required to pay around €800 – €1000 a month as living expenses. Also, students are required to take health insurance when they enroll at Bonn University

Q:   Which university has a higher chance of admission among University of Bonn and University of Hamburg?
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Both Bonn and Hamburg are considered among best universities in their respective regions.

Securing seat at either is not easy ask with both being selective to great degree. UBonn acceptance rate stands at around 36% while that of Hamburg Uni is 24%. 

Thus it can be said though both universities are selective to varying degrees, securing a seat at UOB is marginally easier.

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University of Bonn Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   What is the cost of living during a two year study at the University of Bonn, Germany?
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Students can calculate the two-year cost of living while studying at Bonn University. For international students, the living expenses in Bonn can come to EUR 864 a month on average. Around 800 – 100 is the estimated monthly living cost for Bonn University students.

Also Check: Cost of Living in Germany for International Students 

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  • 40% students never faced discrimination in this university
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Internships4.3
Part time work4
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty4.7
Student Life4.6
Value for money4.8
Public transportation4.8
Safety4.8
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Permanent Immigration4.2
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Master of Science in Life Science Informatics - Batch of 2026
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Excellent faculty and a diverse environment.
Tips: I have more freedom, less judgment and safety for women helped me experience more good things like travelling both locally & internationally. You have to do everything alone, and everything takes time due to bureaucracy, which teaches independence, patience, and perseverance. Loneliness does hit hard, especially during festivals and the winter season, but that is common and natural for international students to experience. There are many ways to deal with it. I have become more confident and sure of myself after coming here. It's a completely different country with different societal norms, people, and culture. So yes, I did experience a cultural shift. People here are colder as compared to Indians. They are more reserved. One cannot make friends with them easily, especially not without learning the language. No scholarship. Very satisfied with all three. It has its ups and downs but I am happy.
Likes (Quality of faculty): Accessible via email. You cannot call their personal number. They are approachable to a certain extent. We have a lot of practical exercises that complement the theory very nicely. The assignments and exams are very application-oriented. They make you think, even though a lot of questions are theory-heavy too. It's a good balance. Not diverse. All my professors are German. But the class is very diverse. Half the students are usually from India.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Most are restaurants serving food like pizza, done, and burgers. There are other Asian restaurants, like Vietnamese and Thai. Indian restaurants are also there. But they are not as frequent as the Western ones. I prefer cooking food myself. It saves money. I do meal prep, which saves time and energy.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 800
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025Read more
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Master of Science in Life Science Informatics - Batch of 2027
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Growing, learning, and finding my place.
Tips: Students should know that the college is academically strong and the workload can get intense, so time management really matters. When I first came here, the transition was smooth but there was definitely a cultural shift. People are very independent, straightforward, and everyone minds their own space. It took me a bit to adjust but eventually I learned to handle things on my own and became more confident. I didn't get any scholarships personally, though the university does offer options depending on your profile. I'm quite satisfied with my university, my course, and the country. The environment feels safe, the teaching quality is good, and the course matches what I wanted for my career.
Dislikes (Part time work): The student life here is genuinely enjoyable and balanced. My days usually start with classes followed by group study sessions, small campus hangout or grabbing coffee with friends. What I enjoy the most is how lively yet peaceful the campus feels. The college regularly organizes cultural events, academic talks, sports days, and small community meetups. I don't attend everything, but I join the ones that interest me. There are also many student clubs, cultural clubs, research groups, sports teams international student communities so it's easy to find something you vibe with and feel included.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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MSc in Plant Sciences - Batch of 2025
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The Masters program experience at the University of Bonn was great.
Tips: Going abroad really made me more independent and I got better at work. The academics were awesome. Since it was a research-focused course with lots of options it helped me get the skills I needed in my field. The city and people were super welcoming and friendly.
Likes (Part time work): I have been working as a student assistant in one of the working groups at my University. As per my knowledge the minimum wage now is nearly 14 euros per hour, in institutes. It depends on the available vacancy and definitely the professor's impression of you, whether you manage to get it or not. The work was really flexible. I have no personal experience regarding off-campus part-time jobs. However, I have heard that knowing the language probably the A2 level is really important in fetching them.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The Indian restaurants are not as authentic as how they are in India. In addition, food is really costly with a minimum of 12 euros. You can find Korean, Pakistani and Arabic Restaurants too apart from German. I prefer cooking by myself. However if it is difficult due to the curriculum, I would opt for the University canteen which is amazing.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro
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New beginnings and beautiful rewards.
Tips: It can be stressful at the start but that's all, since it's new and you'll have to adjust. You might notice a lot of new cultures, behaviour and ways of living but it's all worth the experience. With time everything settles and you'll start enjoying the beauty, calm and company you form along the way.
Likes (Safety): It's pretty safe no matter where you are in the city and on campus. Apart from regular campus security, there are well lit walkways, safe during the evening too, emergency contact points and a quick response safety team that's always available. Walking back home alone has always felt comfortable.
Dislikes (Public transportation): The public transportation here is very manageable but not exceptional. The campus is connected to the main parts of the city through buses and trams but the frequency can be inconsistent at certain times and mostly on the weekends. The system is safe delays could be expected at any time of the day.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 560
Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40000
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Master of Science in Computer Science - Batch of 2026
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Challenges, changes, and growth in Germany.
Tips: There will definitely be cultural shocks, including civic sense, food ethics, traffic rules, language barriers, night life, time management, independence, individualistic life choices, personal space and code of conduct. Rules to abide by, waste management. One has to be strong, confident, and ready to accept to lot of new changes in the structure of their life to be able to live a happy life in Germany. But there is a lot to learn and in the long run it gives a better shape to your personal as well as professional life. I didn't avail any scholarship. It required me to have a certain level of German proficiency. The level of my university is good, so it pushes me to put more effort. In that sense, I am happy with my experience.
Likes (Indian Food): There are plenty of options available around which include both South and North Indian cuisines. There are many Indian stores from where you can buy Indian groceries and cook them at home. So you get both options of cooking at home as well as eating out.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): Post study job situation has plummeted after the economic recession hit Germany. I do not have any exact figure of how many companies sponsor visas and the salary packages vary a lot, city to city and company to company, according to your domain but overall the market has definitely tightened.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 950
Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 60000
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Masters in Physics - Batch of 2019
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Very amazing faculty and student life.
Tips: Be prepared to be as active and involved as much as you can; these things make learning easier. There are no doubt cultural shifts, which are natural, but I guess one should take all of this in a positive aspect, and try to be as involved as possible to enjoy to the fullest. They have a BCGS scholarship programme, so you can apply for that.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): International student hub, diverse culture, social activities, events. It would be good to have some conversational knowledge of German beforehand to fully indulge in college life and events. A student gym, wellness activities are there and events in the Student dorms are also there.
Dislikes (Quality of faculty): Very friendly and adjusting faculty. Ready to help, separate office hours. Each course also has separate tutors, so students can easily clarify their doubts. A good experience, but students should remember that they put in their effort as much as possible.
Total Monthly ExpenseEuro 900
Prepping time for classes24 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryEuro 40275
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Answered 3 months ago

Check the table mentioned below.

Academic session 

Total Students (Excluding Doctoral Students

Graduate Students

Doctoral Students

2024/25 

 31,501

TBA

6,769

2023/24 

 31,444

4,641

6,575

2022/23 

 33,192

4,825

6,468

2021/22 

 33,412

4,253

6,893 

2020/21 

 38,352

4,747

6,893 

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Ridhi

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Answered 7 months ago

A comparison of these universities is given as follows. however, the decision to study at either of these universities is based on students' choice only.

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Ishita Singh

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Answered 8 months ago

Cost per month for living can go high up as EUR 864 - INR 81 K. Avg cost of living in Bonn is INR 75500 - INR 94100 which  includes food and grocery housing public transport utilities etc. Students must carry some extra funds to take care of any extra charges that might arise during stay. 

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Answered 9 months ago

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Answered 9 months ago

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