According to the university, the semester fee at the Philipps University of Marburg for the winter semester 2026/27 is EUR 424.80, which is higher than in the summer semester 2026. It consists of four items, and the semester ticket is by far the largest. This guide shows the amounts, the parts of the ticket and the re-registration deadlines.
Short answer: The semester fee at the University of Marburg for the winter semester 2026/27 totals EUR 424.80: EUR 230.50 for the semester ticket, EUR 125.50 for the Studierendenwerk, EUR 18.80 for the student body and EUR 50.00 as an administrative fee (Verwaltungskostenbeitrag). The regular re-registration period ran from 1 July to 26 August 2026, and the grace period until 18 September 2026.
The key points at a glance
- Total according to the university: EUR 424.80 for the winter semester 2026/27. In the summer semester 2026 it was EUR 405.80.
- The semester ticket consists of EUR 226.80 for the Germany ticket and EUR 3.70 for Nextbike.
- The DB long-distance ticket add-on has not been part of the offer since the summer semester 2026.
- Regular re-registration period: 1 July 2026 to 26 August 2026. Grace period as a final deadline (Ausschlussfrist): 27 August 2026 to 18 September 2026, with a late fee (Säumnisgebühr).
- What counts is the value date (Wertstellungsdatum) of the payment, not the day you send the transfer.
How is the fee in Marburg made up?
The university lists four items on its semester fee page. The student body includes several small items that together come to EUR 18.80. For an overview of the city, see the guide Studying in Marburg: Semester Fee, Housing and Costs.
| Item | Amount | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Semester ticket | EUR 230.50 | Germany ticket EUR 226.80, Nextbike EUR 3.70 |
| Studierendenwerk | EUR 125.50 | Contribution to the Studierendenwerk |
| Student body | EUR 18.80 | Contribution EUR 15.00, hardship euro (Härtefalleuro) EUR 2.00, HLTM culture ticket EUR 1.40, FZS EUR 0.40 |
| Administrative fee | EUR 50.00 | Contribution of the university |
| Total | EUR 424.80 | Winter semester 2026/27 |
What has changed compared with the summer semester 2026?
In the summer semester 2026 the total was EUR 405.80. That is EUR 19.00 less than the current amount. The university names one change to the ticket: the DB long-distance ticket has not been available since the summer semester 2026. The page does not break down which items cause the difference, so this point remains open.
Until when must you re-register?
The re-registration page names two periods. Payments count as on time if their value date falls within the re-registration period.
| Period | Type | Consequence |
|---|---|---|
| 1 July 2026 to 26 August 2026 | Regular deadline | No additional fee |
| 27 August 2026 to 18 September 2026 | Grace period, final deadline | Late fee (Säumnisgebühr) of EUR 30 according to the re-registration page |
After 18 September 2026, re-registration for the winter semester 2026/27 was no longer possible. If you missed the deadline, speak to the Student Administration Office (Studierendensekretariat). General information is in the guide Semester Fee Deadline: Re-enrolment and Consequences.
How can you check the amount?
Assumption: you are properly enrolled and pay all four items. Then the calculation is EUR 230.50 + EUR 125.50 + EUR 18.80 + EUR 50.00, which gives EUR 424.80. The ticket share of EUR 230.50 is about 54 percent of the total. The student body fee consists of four individual items. The page does not say whether any of them can be deselected. The table is a reference point for your own calculation. It does not replace the amount in your portal, which you should compare with it before every re-registration, because the amounts can change from one semester to the next.
What does the fee cost over your studies?
A sample calculation helps with budgeting. Assumption: the amount stays at EUR 424.80 over six semesters. You then pay EUR 2,548.80 in total, of which EUR 1,383.00 goes on the ticket. That is EUR 70.80 per month of a semester. Whether the ticket is worth its share depends on how you use it. Someone who lives in Marburg and walks everywhere weighs the share differently from someone who commutes to Kassel or Frankfurt. Note also that the amount can be set again each semester, so you should check the figures against the portal before every re-registration.
| Calculation step | Result |
|---|---|
| Total per semester | EUR 424.80 |
| Six semesters | EUR 2,548.80 |
| Of which semester ticket (6 x EUR 230.50) | EUR 1,383.00 |
| Of which administrative fee (6 x EUR 50.00) | EUR 300.00 |
How does Marburg compare?
At universities in Hesse, the administrative fee is based on section 62 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG) and amounts to EUR 50.00 in Marburg. How high the ticket, the Studierendenwerk and the student body contributions are differs from university to university, and each university breaks its small items down differently. You can find more cities in the Semester Fees by University: Data for 30 Cities overview.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Germany ticket in the semester fee also cover long-distance travel?
No. The Germany ticket applies to local and regional transport. The former DB long-distance ticket add-on has not been available in Marburg since the summer semester 2026.
What is the hardship euro?
It is an item of EUR 2.00 within the student body contribution. The student body decides how the funds are used. The university’s page only gives the amount.
When does the grace period count as a final deadline?
The page explicitly describes the period from 27 August to 18 September 2026 as a final deadline. If you have not re-registered after that, you risk losing your enrolment.
How high is the late fee?
According to the university’s re-registration page, the late fee is EUR 30, and the page notes that it is not waived. You can also see the current amount in the re-registration portal.
Where can I find the other semester dates?
The university refers to its page on semester dates. It lists lecture periods and other key dates there.
What you should do now
- Compare the amount in the re-registration portal with the EUR 424.80 in the table.
- If you are unsure, check that your payment has a value date on or before 26 August 2026.
- If you are late, contact the Student Administration Office straight away.
- Set a reminder for your next re-registration, ideally two weeks before the deadline.
Related guides
- Semester fee at Uni Mainz 2026/27
- Studying in Marburg: Semester Fee, Housing and Costs
- Semester Ticket and Germany Ticket: Student Travel Costs
- Semester Fee Deadline: Re-enrolment and Consequences
- Deadline calendar winter semester 2026/27: key dates for students (in German)
Sources: University of Marburg: semester fee, University of Marburg: re-registration
Stand: October 2026. This guide provides general information and is not individual advice.
