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A. Tuition Fees in (?) Euro 1. German institutes of higher education did not charge tuition fees. However, they are planning to impose tuition in 2007. 2. Universities in some states has already imposed tuition fee. 3. Tuition fees up to 500 Euro per semester. In different cases additionally, 40 Euro will have to be paid for administration plus about 40 to 70 Euro are due for student social services each academic term. 4. For student support detail download German higher education file. 5. Applicants should check with his desired university for accurate tuition fee. B. Living & Other Expenses in (?) Euro A student spends about 500 to 750 Euro per month including food, clothing, transport, telephone, accommodation, books etc. C. Health Insurance in (?) Euro 1. Your first priority when coming to Germany should be health insurance. Medication, doctors and hospitals are extremely expensive, so you must make sure that you are covered for sickness and emergencies. 2. The health insurance cost is approx. 50 euro per month 3. In addition, you will usually not get a residency permit without proof of adequate insurance. Health insurance is also mandatory for all employees and students in Germany, so you will not be able to start working or studying without it.