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Most universities in Germany provide their education for free. Exceptions include private schools and study programs for students who have prior professional experience. If you decide to stay in Germany and work after graduation, you can frequently deduct previous tuition payments from your income tax.

 

Living costs in Germany are relatively low when compared to other Western European countries, but can be exorbitant in major cities such as Hamburg or Munich. Depending on where they live, students in Germany can live on 800 euros per month – an average of approximately $1,100.

 

Germany has a vibrant economy and strong employment rates for international students, and studying there increases your chances of taking advantage of this. There are numerous large organizations in Germany, ranging from fashion corporations like Adidas to automotive manufacturers like BMW, all of which are looking for the best new grads.

 

Germany has a temperate climate with warm summers and cold winters, but protracted periods of frost or snow are uncommon. Throughout the year, rain falls. The average monthly daytime temperature in January is 3 degrees Celsius (38 degrees Fahrenheit), while it is 22 degrees Celsius in July (72 degrees Fahrenheit). Temperatures can reach -10° C (5° F) in the winter and 35° C (95° F) in the summer.