The average living costs of a student in Hanover amount to 859 € (all following numbers are calculated as an average per month and refer to the students of Hanover).

The lease costs strain the student budget the most.

84 % of the students are supported by their parents. Two thirds raise a part of their living costs by doing a job. About 28 % of the students receive a student loan (BAföG).

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: 19th social census of the German Student Administration – DSW, 2009)