5 Most Affordable Cities in Germany for Students

[@andrescamilorodriguez9852]

-Leipzig -Giesen -Dresden -Kiel -Chemnitz

[@TheShamuraja]

- Bremen - Bielefeld

[@hammad6852]

I'm a student who is currently living in Dresden. My main reason to move here was that it was affordable and has a global high ranked university. It's true the city is really good. I call it my home. It gives you a vibe of a big city as well as a town. The city is also quite international and one thing is, living here you can make double your monthly living expenses as a part-time worker, i.e 1200€ and monthly expenses are 600€

[@premiumstudymaterial5845]

Brother which course are you pursuing, and bachelors or masters? Are you from Asia?

[@meetimian3383]

No loneliness here??

[@Designwithvedant]

wow, one concern I had was "Yeah the big cities are expensive but If I land a job, it should pay well enough to sustain myself?" so I neglected smaller cities thinking they wont pay much. good to know. thanks.

[@nikolavideomaker]

Totally feel the same way! Dresden has a bad reputation, but most of it is bullshit. Quite international city, while still beint safe and cheap.

[@plainvanillaguy]

​@@premiumstudymaterial5845He's half German and half Japanese. He grew up in Germany.

[@lintz_lin]

Hi Max, as a student who wants to study in Germany, I must say that your videos are super helpful and concise. Watching your videos is already a routine for me now

[@maxyoko]

Glad to hear that ❤️

[@pawanbhattarai8032]

I am a student and i am currently living in kiel. I would say it is the most underrated student city in Germany. It is the best city for student i would say. With 200-300€ you can easily manage accommodation here(also private accomodation). There are lots of student jobs here, like working in the cruise ships to working in Gastronomie, Supermarkts etc. I have visited almost every city in Germany and have my friends in almost every cities, kiel is the best city for students..people here are also really good and helpful here. You have lots of things to enjoy especially in summer like kieler Woche. Also other beautiful cities like Hamburg, Flensburg, Lübeck etc are very near. The main drawback is, winter is really depressing here guys.😅😅

[@theg4gatekeeper477]

@@pawanbhattarai8032 hello, do you have an Idea about Informatik studium in Kiel? Also is there a good number of international students or is it mostly Germans?

[@tuhibbulislamgalib2287]

Hey pawanbhattarai8032. I have been offered a place in University of Lubeck (infection biology). Would you please give me some insights about lubeck?

[@pawanbhattarai8032]

Lübeck is smaller than kiel but still it has some numbers of international students. You can find part time jobs(but can take some time). Lübeck is beautiful in comparison to kiel.

[@pawanbhattarai8032]

@@theg4gatekeeper477 kiel has lots of international students and you will have lots of fun if you are an open person. It is friendly city. Even german students are lot friendlier. In weekends you have lots of activities to get involved with. For me the number one city for Student(i am here in Kiel since one year)

[@pawanbhattarai8032]

@@tuhibbulislamgalib2287 Lübeck is clean , has lots of old buildings and preservef cultural stuffs. I am living in kiel and whenever i want to enjoy myself, i travel with my friends to Lübeck instead of traveing to Hamburg

[@dovahkin97]

3 out of 5 in Saxony. No surprises there, and really nice video Max! I myself graduated from TUD and Saxony has no match when it comes to balancing expenses and living standards in general.

[@maxyoko]

💪💪

[@thebluescaptain]

Ex communist states are poorer than the Western ones for obvious reason. It's good for when you're purely studying, but not so good if you're trying to score some bucks.

[@holger_p]

Well Greifswald, Frankfurt/o, Cottbus can compete. Maybe people don't notice their existence.

[@anira9245]

As someone who's been trying to get into an affordable German University for almost a year I find this so helpful. You have my thanks 🙏

[@maxyoko]

You're welcome!

[@allhailrise]

Thank you, this is very helpful information 😊

[@maxyoko]

Glad it was helpful! ❤️

[@al_suvel]

I study in Kiel, the town is super nice! And yes, very affordable, I was able to find a great room at the WG for 225€ a month 🎉

[@IbrahimAlzoubi-hi2wn]

What about finding a job in Kiel? Is it easy to find a job as a student there?

[@maxyoko]

That's incredible!

[@al_suvel]

@@IbrahimAlzoubi-hi2wn it depends if you know German at least at some level, but in general it's possible.

[@bablijaat8775]

​@@al_suvel sry to disturb you dear right now I m India and want to pursing My master in germany and right now m thinking about Berlin and essan but as you told about Kiel.which university is good and affordable and also part time jobs for students can you please help me to tell dear

[@simmi5646]

I did my masters in Gießen. The cities universities together may have 45.000 students, but a pretty high percentage of them are not living in the city. Therefore there is not really much going on in the city for nightlife. And the proximity to Frankfurt led to rents being fairly high outside official student accommodations. And it's not that easy ro get a room there so there is a high chance you have to rely on the free housing market.

[@adrianarufino1643]

I spent a semester in Gießen, I totally recommend it, it’s super well connected and it has everything you need as student. ❤️

[@Fatemejahangirie]

Thank you, it was a useful content 🤞🏼

[@zaynahmad2058]

After 3months i'm going to Kiel actually ... Can't wait to get there ❤ especially after these infos

[@maxyoko]

Wish you the best!

[@bhavyachauhan1271]

Hello Max, I am very grateful to have discovered your channel. Your clear and easy-to-understand explanations about Germany are invaluable, especially compared to some other sources that can be less reliable. Thank you so much, Max, for your efforts. Love from India 🇮🇳

[@adellp8515]

If you want to do something with electrical engineering - especially computer chips/microelectronics, you should definitely go to Dresden. They have by far the best university in this area in Germany wich if more than comparable to universities like MIT in this field. Dresden is the number one chip manufacturer in Europe and now even TSMC is coming and Infineon is right now expanding its factory.

[@maxyoko]

Damn, thanks for pointing out! I didn't know that

[@fernandotabora]

Banger video mate!

[@maxyoko]

Love u 🫶

[@MAHESHSURESH-xx3mi]

Thanks for the great info man

[@maxyoko]

You're welcome ❤️

[@mezomoza7]

For the students coming to Germany, live in big expensive cities, there you can find jobs and earn money while studying, much better than paying little rent with no jobs

[@christophsaviation2045]

There's absolutely no problem in finding student jobs in Dresden, Leipzig or Kiel.

[@muhammadaliuraimov2022]

Thank you very much and first comment

[@maxyoko]

💪🤝

[@amooracreations]

I don't know why you are low on subscribers, you should be at least 300k , keep it up💪

[@maxyoko]

Appreciate it ❤️

[@mdemon9222]

nice video brother ❤❤❤

[@maxyoko]

Thank you so much ^^

[@EhirimJude]

Accomodation is choking us in the West. 😢😢 . Not only are the cities here very expensive, but its extremely difficult to see somewhere to stay

[@hamzazafre1495]

now talk about the most sunniest cities in germany

[@berkehan4167]

you forgot to add aachen to the list. i will be there next year i hope

[@maxyoko]

yess, also an extremely affordable city There are definitely more than the 5 I mentioned in this video :)

[@leeramsay6499]

What about Wilhelmshaven and Stralsund? Seemed like extremely cheap too, but I've got no way to check :( Amazing video btw! Will look into those cities and unis for sure

[@maxyoko]

Here is a map of Germany with the cost of living ^^ www.mdr.de/nachrichten/deutschland/gesellschaft/karte-lebenshaltungskosten-100.html

[@leeramsay6499]

​@@maxyoko omg, thanks a lot! That's super useful

[@kerstingravel8160]

If you like the beach Rostock is a good advice to study 😉.

[@ayushmaanmehta5560]

Max please make a video on 'how to apply to university for studienkolleg'?

[@holger_p]

The prices are real. But it does not mean you can go and get it. Availability is also shrinking to booked out.

[@Beyblade0battles]

I study at TU Chemnitz and I love it

[@aleeshaabrar403]

Hey do you have any insta I want some info

[@Beyblade0battles]

@ uhh sure you can send a message to @pepegapegasus

[@this_is_future]

oi oiii I'm early! great video, yet again!

[@maxyoko]

Thanks a lot ^^

[@nishantthalwal4530]

What are your thoughts on saarbrücken [University of Sarrland]?

[@BeMC10]

Sooooo helpful

[@maxyoko]

Glad it helped 🫶

[@abi4458]

-Leipzig -Giesen -Dresden -Kiel -Chemnitz Thanks for the video this is really useful information, I'm currently searching for a master’s degree in CS 🙏

[@haribahadur95]

where are you from brother

[@saisivavardhanvemula7837]

Hey me too looking for a degree in CS in germany

[@abi4458]

@@haribahadur95 Mexico

[@peralta99340]

Whats about Magdeburg, Cottbus... for example? Cities like Dresden (and even Leipzig) are still very expensive...

[@ingelindenau1712]

It means "Gießen" and nothing else.

[@SulmanMalik]

Dear Broski please make one detail video on the ausbildung

[@maxyoko]

Yess!

[@joyikeh2460]

Please, do you know any app or centre for learning languages, especially German language, and when you are done, you will be given a certificate that is internationally and globally recognised? 🙏 And also where the German language exams can be written?

[@jeremiahkj9084]

Thank you so much Max Yoko for your detail speech about study in Germany. May I know whether there is an M.A. in Creative Writing in Germany.

[@lolololol98]

I would also add, Ilmenau seems to be a good pick. Been in this city for almost a year. A easy 8/10.

[@maxyoko]

Thanks for pointing out!

[@Gont.1]

Hi, pretty helpful stuff! I'm planning on continuing my masters in Munich and your videos are a huuuuge help on planning my studies, thanks! I got one off topic question: I've seen you using some Soundcore headphones, could you share the opinion how they perform in terms of home studio/editing?

[@maxyoko]

Glad you like them ^^ The Soundcore headphones are probably the best item that you can get for that price. Good sound, very comfortable and ideal for editing

[@Graphicrafters]

What are the disadvantages there? Im sure not everything is cool and affordable in these cities

[@erayagdogan3389]

The rise of AFD, I guess.

[@MishkatChowdhury-pi7yg]

@@erayagdogan3389 could you elaborate?

[@erayagdogan3389]

​@@MishkatChowdhury-pi7yg AFD is an anti-immigrant far right political party that has been raising especially in east germany. ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/640/cpsprodpb/CB0B/production/_110797915_germany_afd_supportv2_640-nc.png www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-37274201

[@meet546]

Less job opportunities. You will find it hard to find an internship or job. You will probably have to move to another city after studying which is not too bad.

[@elephantcastle5110]

Honestly, I don't see many disadvantages. The only thing is there will be fewer employers compared to the larger cities but unless you really want to stay there after university that doesn't really matter, imo.

[@mdriyadmahmud1932]

I study at TU Chemnitz and the rent of my dormitory which is 5 min from campus is 256 euros.

[@theg4gatekeeper477]

Hi do you have an Idea about Informatik in TU Chemnitz ? Also is it hard for a student to find a job there?

[@mdriyadmahmud1932]

@@theg4gatekeeper477 I am doing my masters in Automotive Software Engineering. It can be hard to find jobs in Chemnitz because it is a relatively small city, language barrier, etc. But you will find lots of opportunities in nearby Dresden & Leipzig. I myself work at a software company in Dresden.

[@mdriyadmahmud1932]

​ @theg4gatekeeper477 I am doing my master's in Automotive Software Engineering. Finding a job in Chemnitz can be hard because it is a small city, language barrier, etc. But you will find lot's of opportunities in nearby Dresden and Leipzig. I myself work at Software Company in Dresden.

[@theg4gatekeeper477]

@@mdriyadmahmud1932 One more question if you don't mind, is there a Good number of international students there or is it mostly Germans?

[@mdriyadmahmud1932]

@@theg4gatekeeper477 there are a lot's of international students from every corner of the world. There are also a good number of german students who mostly study in German language taught courses.

[@ngweminaungofficial]

Hi, was amazing knowledgable videos: what's your thought on Worms?

[@sdvcs-o2v]

for me night life in germany is no doubt a trash compared to ones of spain and purgatorial, yettt the classical music + theaters are worth it

[@maxyoko]

Been to a techno club in Berlin? ;)

[@sdvcs-o2v]

@@maxyoko no, but next year i will

[@Mo-pg8ei]

Hi Max, thanks for this video. Do you have any information/comments on Luneburg? I plan to be there later this year for a masters program at Leuphana

[@maxyoko]

I don't have any personal experience with the city but here is a good resource: studiengaenge.zeit.de/studienorte/deutschland/niedersachsen/lueneburg

[@Mo-pg8ei]

Danke!@@maxyoko

[@afjo972]

5:33 then look at a map of Europe?! It’s quite obvious that countries located on the sea have beaches

[@Global_trend07]

I will watch your videos until I reach Germany for my master's program

[@maxyoko]

❤️❤️

[@sdvcs-o2v]

bro this is gold and it will stay like that for 200 years

[@maxyoko]

❤️❤️

[@ysnarm8883]

What about Acheen?

[@maxyoko]

Cost of living is quite average there

[@juliaclaire42]

Aachen?

[@burakbuyukkaya9927]

I have received an acceptance from Hamburg Technic but my only question is if the city will be too expensive. Thanks for the detailed info you've given!

[@maxyoko]

Congrats! Hamburg is indeed one of the more expensive cities. I don't know your budget, so unfortunately I can't answer your questions

[@cru.z3r]

What do you think about Hof?

[@vinKroos8]

mate what do you think about augsburg

[@maxyoko]

Great city in my opinion!

[@Mohd.Aman25]

Im currently studying 3rd yr bachelors in mechanical engineering. Im worried about the future of a mechanical engineer student in germany. Can u pls make a vid on the opportunities of a mechanical student…btw thank u for making these informative vids🫡

[@joshuadamilola8317]

Please if i want to do my masters in any IT related course, which university is adviceable to apply for, considering buget and if possible free tuition

[@SunnyS.Studios]

Amazing video as always! Is there any drawbacks to affordable cities though?

[@sdvcs-o2v]

everything has drawbacks, i wish max makes a video on this topic

[@maxyoko]

Jobs pay slightly lower wages compared to the expensive cities

[@flymaneternal1333]

Lower wages. Chemnitz is an exception with more negatives. Its known do have proplems with right-extremes ,neon-nazis and constant protests.If you arent politically very right-wing really stay away. In 2018 a foreigneer were randomly killed by them.A jewish restaurant attacked. I personally would say stay away from chemnitz especially if you are an foreigneer.

[@piyushshekhawat7129]

I got admit in CAU but I am worried about getting accomodation is it easy to get accommodation in Kiel?

[@maxyoko]

Congrats, that's awesome! As far as I know, accommodation in Kiel is quite relaxed and also affordable

[@rahatmir7007]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on Saarland University as it probably is the only research university that has an English CS undergrad course.

[@thejaeger02]

Max, would you be able to make a video detailing how it would be for a student like myself who already has some time in university but wants to transfer and finish school in Germany?

[@kingoor1]

love your vedio bro, it is my dream to learn in germany or japan

[@maxyoko]

Wish you the best!

[@misternaem2103]

Bachelor's degree in something related to Informatics. I don't like super cold weather. Maybe not being near the ocean in Kiel would be a good choice? I can't choose between Baden-Württemberg, Thüringen, Sachsen or somewhere near Bodensee.

[@zahidmomin5212]

Nice video! Can you tell me about bremen please?

[@maxyoko]

Thanks a lot! The cost of living in Bremen is quite average

[@NextInnovation-w7p]

It's quite affordable.......i think so..

[@Zedaffordable]

Thanks, the video is very helpful. I also wanted to find out about your previous video about qualifications. I used the link you shared and it showed that the high school certificate from my country is not equivalent so I have to do a prep course, I also saw a part saying if I get high marks I can get admission how does that work ? I remember you mentioned getting past the prep course.... TIA

[@huldahh444]

Max hi, how about Esslingen?

[@maxyoko]

It's a small city, so it should be very affordable

[@huldahh444]

@@maxyoko Thank youuu

[@BamaChowbey]

Bro please make part 2 cuz I am struggling with options many of these universities have tution fee and have german as a medium...

[@Mog69420]

Hey dude, nice vid! Can you tell me about Göttingen?

[@kielyandcarlyphysics]

I lived there for two years and loved it. My rent for a room in a WG in the city center (in an old building) was 250 euros per month.

[@marcsteppi2192]

@@kielyandcarlyphysicsoh, that’s cheap

[@MingdongYang]

The only problem with TUD is that it offers mainly Diploms instead of Bachelor and Master degrees. Otherwise it's a no brainer for me. The thought of grinding through all five to six years to get a degree is just fearsome and risky.

[@aaronsachl]

I wanna go to Marburg or Mainz, what you think about these cities?

[@seth_everman]

Same im looking for mainz

[@cdzalameda01]

Hi Max I am not getting the bavarian grade conversion for my case. Where can I reach you via email to help me out with the computation? Thanks.

[@LekuLeku-jh9vg]

Hello Max, Please what do you think about Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Science?

[@maxyoko]

I believe they have good education and since they are a Hochschule, it's more practical oriented

[@LekuLeku-jh9vg]

@@maxyoko Okay thanks, I appreciate 🙂

[@sdvcs-o2v]

bro you have forgot that the water in germany is extremly cold even in summer, though the beach won't be a good idea i only think, i'd like someone to share if it is really cold or not in the summer

[@maxyoko]

In summer it's still warm enough that you can chill at beaches and swim in the sea. The Ostsee with its beaches for example is a very popular tourist destination

[@sdvcs-o2v]

@@maxyoko danke schon max

[@cjmiraj]

can you please review IU University Of Applied Sciences

[@nagamverma329]

Is also want to know IU review

[@IMVAMPBATMAN]

HEYY COULD YOU PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT HEIDELBERG FOR A STUDENT TO LIVE THERE

[@arjunsurya901]

Hey Max! I will be an incoming exchange student in a DHBW institution in a city called Ravensburg. Have you ever heard of this city, is it a well known one?

[@sundaytipswithdm3028]

Hi I would like to connect with you regarding my son’s admission into a public university, unfortunately his A level grades do not match the requirements of the Anabin database, but his O level grades are good and he has scored really well on SAT and is learning German. Can you suggest universities who take students outside the anabin requirements.

[@SaikaLiao]

Thanks

[@nahinsikder8953]

Hey max, Can you make same type of guidebook for those who wants to come as an asubi?

[@joyful_yolk123]

thanks

[@RanjithKumar-gr6dx]

is hamburge is costly ?

[@maxyoko]

Yes Hamburg is one of the most expensive cities in Germany

[@amgu4217]

how about Heidelberg? i have been admitted to the university of Heidelberg for winter semester

[@maxyoko]

Congrats! Heidelberg is moderately expensive :)

[@amgu4217]

@@maxyoko Thanks. Can you please connect me to student(s) from Heidelberg?

[@Nicky355]

can you do a video about studying in affordable cities that has fachhochschule to study and work

[@motivationultra01]

Can you say something about Deggendorf (DIT) ?

[@murados2972]

Hi from Hochschule Bremerhaven 💪🏽⛵️⚓️

[@maxyoko]

🫡🫡

[@seenasyouleave]

the problem is have with cheap cities is that they lower job opportunities

[@afjo972]

Sicher, dass du Gießen nicht mit Marburg verwechselt hast?

[@efemenaoru3574]

Please can anyone enlighten me on Detmold? I'm Nigerian and I'm interested in applying to TH OWL. Thanks ✨

[@sivashanmukha2108]

Hey Max, Hope you're doing well I'm planning to pursue masters in CS domain. I just want to conclude that which City is best for Uni's for real-time project researching as well as affordale student accomodations. Help me out dude. Best Regards.

[@RuslanAlali]

How about Rostock and Greifswald... They have good medical schools and they are affordable

[@liqiz1755]

Too racist. Avoid this cities in East, except Berlin as capital and maybe except Leipzig.

[@ShubhamKumar-hv9rz]

I'm planning to come to germany via a job seeker visa for IT jobs. Initially i was thinking to find someplace like berlin but after seeing this, i'm confused whether it would be better to go to these cities as similar to a student I would also be under tight budget constraints.

[@Nezxsz]

Can you do a video about dual studium ?

[@maxyoko]

Very soon :)

[@wassimsaadomo7692]

Thanks bro for these videos they are extremely helpful. Could you please tell me if tum heilbronn campus still free for international students ( no extra fees , only semester contribution) And what about its reputation is it the same as munich campus thanks !

[@Arun-yc7bo]

Can you tell me about fine art University in Dresden

[@azeemgill3392]

What about the part time jobs or odd jobs for the students in these cities?

[@maxyoko]

Plenty available, especially in the big cities in saxony

[@temitopegideon8147]

Hi max, I am from an African country and I am 28 years old. I have a bachelor degree already. I particularly have a high interest in a course to study but I will like to study it from the bachelor degree programme level. What is my chancing of getting and admission into a German university considering the fact that I have a bachelor degree already? And with my age too. Please respond. Thanks

[@hossainmahmudshishir8091]

bro maximum courses in german language at chemnitz university,,,is dortmund afordable for students?

[@maxyoko]

Yes it's not that expensive :)

[@Amerigohall]

How many programs does English taught offer to non-European international students in Germany?

[@maxyoko]

There are about 2000 English taught programs in Germany

[@Amerigohall]

@@maxyoko How many programs does German taught offer to non-European international students in Germany?

[@maxyoko]

@@Amerigohall 20000

[@Amerigohall]

@@maxyoko Is the English taught program more competitive than the German taught program or equal?

[@Amerigohall]

@@maxyoko That is, a non-European international student should consider admission in English taught program Masters in CSE or German taught program in CSE Masters.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Have you done a video on the difference between studying in Germany, with a German Passport vrs as a Foreigner? I'm an American who's Mother was German (No longer with us) If I go through the Process and get my German citizenship my daughter can get it her's.

[@silverbowftw5225]

German passport is wayyyy easier! You wouldn’t need a student visa as you would have the right to live and work in Germany and that includes studying so definitely get that sorted out first

[@Parthmva]

What’s the total cost including living cost of studying in Germany for international students. 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@maxyoko]

Hey I have made a videos on that topic, check them out on my channel ^^

[@Parthmva]

@@maxyoko okay Thanks ☺️

[@Ghostlight256]

how viable a solution is a student who rents in chemnitz but studies in berlin,factoring in cost of transportation and time

[@maxyoko]

It's quite the distance from Chemnitz to Berlin... German trains are not that reliable so this might be a difficult thing

[@kerstingravel8160]

It’s way too far! I live in Berlin, but I would never study there. Some years ago we shared an apartment with a university student in Dresden for some days of our final exams of a Continuing education. It was absolutely awesome there 🤗. In my opinion Berlin and Munich are hyped up way too much. I wouldn’t choose one of them.

[@chethakavinura3287]

Hey what about Lübeck?

[@A_l_i]

Buen Vídeo ×41

[@cz266]

Georg Büchner studied in Gießen ☝️

[@emmagoodall3721]

For Psychology, is there a good university in any of these cities?

[@cashahmed]

Are these cities good for working professionals or expats visiting Germany for job search?

[@brotherhood11111]

Is it easier to travel from these cities to other major cities?