Study abroad cost calculator
Pick a country and a degree. See a planning range in rupees, built from official figures, with the source for each one.
| Tuition, per yearEUR 0 – EUR 6,000 | ₹0 – ₹6.4 lakh |
|---|---|
| Living costs, per yearEUR 11,904 | ₹12.7 lakh |
| National (D) student visa fee, paid in INR (one-time)EUR 75 | ₹8,000 |
Flights, application fees, deposits, insurance not listed above, a laptop and winter clothes, travel home, and changes in the rupee. Keep 10–15% extra as a cushion.
Where these numbers come from
Most public universities charge non-EU students no tuition, only a semester contribution; Baden-Württemberg charges €1,500 a semester (€3,000 a year) and TUM in Bavaria €2,000–3,000 a semester for bachelor's and €4,000–6,000 for master's.
The blocked account amount for the first year of a German student visa: €992 a month, €11,904 a year; the same figure applies in every city.
1 EUR = ₹106.7 on 16/10/2026. Reserve Bank of India reference rate.
- Public universities in most states charge no tuition; Baden-Württemberg and TUM are the main exceptions.
- Every student pays a semester contribution, for example €188 a semester at Hochschule Heilbronn; it varies by university.
- TUM fees rise from winter semester 2027/28.
- Non-EU students can work 140 full days or 280 half days a year.
All figures checked on 16/10/2026. Fees change every year, so confirm on the university's own page.
This is a planning range, not a quote. For a costed shortlist with scholarships for your child, see Abroad Strategy, or read what studying abroad really costs.