The top 10 German university cities for lowest cost of living

For students, the price range of the city where they study is very important. Depending on the city, the cost of living in Germany can vary considerably. Primarily, it is the cost of rent that varies the most. Large cities are particularly expensive for students.

This list of the top 10 cheapest university cities in Germany provides you with an overview of exciting cities where life is affordable for students.

Chemnitz is particularly affordable for students because the rents are relatively low. Chemnitz is a well-known university city, so many students live there. As a result, the proportion of young people is higher, and you will feel at home on the campus, in city parks, and at parties.

In Chemnitz, you can enjoy student life in numerous bars and take advantage of the city's exciting cultural opportunities.

Erfurt boasts a wide range of cultural activities, which provide a welcome balance to your studies.

The cost of rent is comparatively low, leaving you with a little extra money left over for the great events Erfurt has to offer; for example, numerous concerts take place in the city.

Leipzig has become one of the most popular university cities in Germany. The city has a huge, very colorful cultural scene. You can benefit from a relatively low cost of living as well as a wide range of entertainment opportunities in an inspiring atmosphere.

The Saxon capital Dresden, with its beautiful baroque architecture and idyllic location on the River Elbe, is popular with both tourists and students. Even so, the cost of living is still comparatively low.

Here you can study in an extraordinary setting and spend your free time taking advantage of the diverse cultural events for which the city is world-famous, such as the Dixieland Festival.

Rostock is popular with students who appreciate the low price tag and its location on the Baltic Sea. You can study right by the sea, near beautiful sandy beaches.

Located in the Ruhr area, Gelsenkirchen is not only known for its football club but also as an inexpensive and attractive university town. Students do not have far to go to visit other large cities in the region.

Halle, in Saxony-Anhalt, offers its residents a wide range of cultural activities, which are also enjoyed by the many students who study in the city.

This city in Thuringia is relatively small, but it has a lot to offer for students. Jena is a typical student city with a high proportion of young people, and as Jena is situated between mountains and forests, it has a great scenic location.

In Kaiserslautern, students can find inexpensive housing while at the same time enjoying the city's cultural offerings and great bars.

Bielefeld offers students an attractive environment in which to study. The city has a diverse bar scene and numerous cultural offerings.