Glossary

German: Semesterbeitrag

The Semesterbeitrag is a fee which all students have to pay per semester. It is made up of a contribution to administrative fees for enrolment and re-registering, a social contribution to the Studentenwerk which funds such things as canteens and cafeterias, residences and advisory services, and a contribution to the university’s student union. At many universities, it also includes a semester ticket for local public transport.