The average living costs of a student in Hanover amount to 783 € (all following numbers are calculated as an average per month and refer to the students of Hanover).

With 282 €, the lease costs strain the student budget the most. The inhabitants of the dormitories of the Student Administration of Hanover pay much less: the average here is at 176 €. Students living in a flat all by themselves naturally have the highest rents: 311 €. A shared flat costs students 234 €.

75 % of the students are supported by their parents with a sum of 443 €. Two thirds raise a part of their living costs by doing a job. One sixth uses savings for the expenses.

About 25 % of the students receive a student loan (BAföG) with an average of 397 €.

Average Monthly Living Costs (€) of a Student in Hanover

Do not forget: you have to add on the tuition fees and semester charges – they may amount up to 120 € per month! If you have to pay long-term tuition fees the monthly amount may rise to 175 €! 

If you have any questions concerning the financing of your studies, the Social Advice Centre of the Student Administration Hanover is at your disposal.

(Data origin: 17th social census of the German Student Administration – DSW, 2003)