The semester fee (Semesterbeitrag) of Leipzig University for the 2026/27 winter semester consists of several items, and the largest of them is the Germany semester ticket (Deutschland-Semesterticket). From this semester, its price rises by €18 to €226.80 per semester. This guide shows you what the fee covers, how re-enrolment works and where you can reliably find the total amount.
Short answer: For the 2026/27 winter semester, the fee schedule of the student services organisation Leipzig (Studentenwerk Leipzig) lists €320.80 per semester: a €90 student services contribution, €226.80 for the Germany semester ticket and €4 for the mobility fund. The student body contribution comes on top. We could not verify its amount. Last updated: October 2026.
Key points at a glance
- The Germany semester ticket costs €226.80 per semester from the 2026/27 winter semester, €18 more than before.
- The mobility fund (Mobilitätsfonds) adds €4 per semester, also from the 2026/27 winter semester.
- The changes are based on a revised fee schedule that has been legally in force since 12 February 2026.
- With the €90 student services contribution, the three items add up to €320.80. The student body contribution comes on top, and we could not verify its amount.
- Re-enrolment and payment are subject to deadlines that apply to each semester. Plan them early.
What is the semester fee in Leipzig for the 2026/27 winter semester?
The fee schedule of the student services organisation Leipzig, dated 26 January 2026 and published in the Saxon Official Gazette (Sächsisches Amtsblatt) on 12 February 2026, lists three items with amounts for the 2026/27 winter semester. In the 2025/26 winter semester, the items were a €90 student services contribution, a €208.80 semester ticket and a €2 mobility fund, together €300.80. The student body contribution does not appear in this schedule, and the university has not given us a total. The table therefore shows it without an amount.
| Item | Amount per semester | Valid from | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student services contribution (of which €11.20 social services, €78.80 canteens and cafeterias) | €90.00 | 2026/27 winter semester | Fee schedule of the student services organisation Leipzig, Art. 2 |
| Germany semester ticket | €226.80 | 2026/27 winter semester | Student services organisation Leipzig, 12 February 2026 |
| Mobility fund | €4.00 | 2026/27 winter semester | Student services organisation Leipzig, 12 February 2026 |
| Sum of the three items | €320.80 | 2026/27 winter semester | own calculation |
| Student body contribution | not verified | not stated | Re-enrolment information of the university |
What does the semester fee cover?
The semester fee is not a tuition fee in the narrower sense. It funds services that run through the student services organisations and the student body, and at many universities it includes a semester ticket for public transport. In Leipzig, the current increase affects exactly this area: the Germany semester ticket and the mobility fund, which the student services organisation lists separately.
The university’s fee schedule sets out how much goes to which body. If you want to know how the amount is distributed, read the notice from the student services organisation, because it explains the price changes in detail. This guide does not provide its own breakdown of the other items, because the figures for that were not available.
How does the semester ticket work in Leipzig?
The Germany semester ticket is valid on public transport across Germany, but not on long-distance trains. It applies to the semester for which it was paid, and in Leipzig it is paid through the semester fee. For how to use it, the student services organisation publishes instructions from the transport operators, for example for the 2026 summer semester. Read them before your first journey in the semester, because details such as the validity period or the procedure can change between semesters.
If you compare the ticket price with other offers, it is also worth looking at our overview Semester Ticket and Germany Ticket: Student Travel Costs.
When do you need to re-enrol and pay?
Re-enrolment and payment are subject to deadlines that the university sets for each semester. The deadline for the 2026/27 winter semester has already passed. We could not verify a confirmed date for the 2027 summer semester, so this guide does not name a day. The steps stay the same, however, and you can prepare them now.
- Check on the website of Leipzig University which deadline applies to your semester.
- Take the total amount from the current notice before you transfer the money.
- Transfer the money in good time and with the reference that the university requires.
- Keep the proof of payment until the re-enrolment appears in your records.
What does a year of study in Leipzig cost?
As a worked example, take one study year with a winter and a summer semester. Assumption: both semesters cost the ticket amount from the 2026/27 winter semester, and the mobility fund stays the same.
Assumption: two semester tickets at €226.80 each come to €453.60. The mobility fund at two times €4 comes to €8.00. Add two times the €90 student services contribution, which is €180.00. Together this is €641.60 per study year. The student body contribution is not included, because its amount is not verified.
Why is the total missing from this guide?
A guide should not give you a figure that cannot be verified. The student body contribution is not quantified in the sources we checked. The total should be shown in the current re-enrolment notice from the university, and the sum stated there takes precedence over any calculation in this text. Compare it with the table above, and ask if one of the items is unclear to you.
What applies during a leave of absence?
If you take a leave of absence (Urlaubssemester), check not only the semester fee but also your health insurance. We explain the rules in Semester Off and Health Insurance: What Applies. Whether the semester fee is charged in a leave-of-absence semester is decided by the university, so ask there directly before you take the leave.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to pay for the semester ticket if I do not use it?
The Germany semester ticket is part of the fee in Leipzig. Whether there are exceptions is set out in the university’s fee schedule. The student services organisation Leipzig can give you a reliable answer for your case.
Is the Germany semester ticket valid across Germany?
Yes, on public transport across Germany. Long-distance trains, long-distance buses and flights are not covered. If you regularly travel to other cities, check those costs separately before you plan your trips.
Why does the fee rise for the 2026/27 winter semester?
The notice from the student services organisation dated 12 February 2026 announces the increase for the Germany semester ticket and the mobility fund and states the new amounts. The organisation explains the background in its own letter, so this guide refers to that source rather than summarising it from memory.
Does the increase also apply to the 2027 summer semester?
The notice states the start from the 2026/27 winter semester and makes no statement about the 2027 summer semester. Use the current amount as a guide and check the new figure before you pay.
Where can I reliably find the total amount?
The current re-enrolment notice from the university states the total amount. Compare it with the amounts in the table above. If the figures differ, the university’s information applies, and you should ask there.
What you should do now
- Check the fee schedule and the notice of the student services organisation to see which amounts apply to your semester.
- Ask the university which deadline applies to the 2027 summer semester.
- Set aside the money for the semester fee in time, so that the payment does not fail because of the deadline.
- Before the semester starts, check how to activate and use the Germany semester ticket.
Related guides
- Studying in Leipzig: Costs, Housing and Semester Fee 2026
- Semester Fee Deadline: Re-enrolment and Consequences
- Semester fee 2026: what you pay and for what
- Semester ticket subsidy and Germany ticket for students
- First Semester Checklist: What to Do Before Term Starts
Sources: Student services organisation Leipzig, fee schedule dated 26 January 2026, valid from the 2026/27 winter semester (amounts per semester), Student services organisation Leipzig: notice on the price increase for the Germany semester ticket and the mobility fund, dated 12 February 2026 (English version of the page).
Last updated: October 2026. This guide is general information, not individual advice.
