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Can you provide information about the budget for studying abroad and what financial support options are available in Germany/Italy for a Master's?

17 Aug 2026 · Answered by Sweety Shah · 1 min read
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Studying abroad in Germany or Italy for your Master's typically requires a budget of €8,000 - €15,000/year at public universities, with private universities costing more. Living expenses, health insurance, and other costs are additional and vary by city.

Germany:
- Tuition (public): Usually no tuition, but expect a semester fee of €300 - €500/year
- Living expenses: €8,000 - €11,500/year
- Scholarships: DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Erasmus Mundus
- Part-time work: Allowed up to 120 full days/year

Italy:
- Tuition (public): €900 - €4,000/year (income-based)
- Living expenses: €8,000 - €15,000/year
- Scholarships: Government, university-specific, Erasmus+
- Part-time work: Up to 20 hours/week

Visa fees, health insurance, and travel are extra and subject to change.

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