Guides

How students use the university canteen in Germany: payment and meal cards, vegetarian and vegan dishes, eating cheaply on campus and alternatives to cooking at home.

How to overcome exam anxiety: a backwards study plan, relaxation techniques, what to do in a blackout and where to get help.

What aids are, how open and closed catalogues work in private health insurance and how to check which one your tariff uses before you buy, step by step.

Dorm or shared flat during your studies: costs, applying to the operator, drawbacks and the broadcasting fee compared, plus average rents and the BAföG housing allowance.

Master abroad with residence in Germany: how health insurance, student status and age limits work and how to avoid gaps. Information as of October 2026.

Copayment exemption for students: the 2 or 1 percent out-of-pocket limit, a worked minijob example, the 2027 changes and the extension of BAföG funding.

Glossary of student health insurance in Germany: KVdS, family insurance, voluntary membership, EHIC, PKV and more, A to Z, with 2026 figures and links.

Studying in Germany: compare cities by rent, living costs, student life and study options to find a place that fits your budget and academic plans.

Contribution, calculation and example for German student health insurance (KVdS) in 2026: What you pay each month, when compulsory cover ends and what may change in 2027.

PhD in Germany: routes, requirements, duration, funding and doctoral titles such as Dr. phil. or PhD, with current figures on doctoral candidates.