Fees, funding and financing

Geld, Euro, Sparen, Finanzen

What does My study cost?

Studying is an investment in your own future. But how much does studying actually cost? On this page you will find information about fees that you may have to pay during your studies as well as financing options.

Depending on the place of study and the subject, studying can be expensive. In addition to fees charged by the respective educational institutions, costs for room and board, public transportation as well as book fees and, depending on the course of study, money for seminar travel or equipment must be budgeted for. A budget plan can help keep track of income and expenses and keep the financial budget balanced.

How can costs be reduced?

In many cases, parents and relatives help to cover the monthly costs. But this depends on the individual financial situation and is not always possible. For such cases, there is the state support BAföG, which is intended to enable everyone to take up an education, regardless of their social and economic situation. Scholarships can also serve as a financial support during studies. Many students live together in shared apartments or student dormitories to reduce rental costs. Books can be borrowed from the library instead of purchased.

What fees does RWU charge?

The Hochschule-Ravensburg Weingarten is a state university and for this reason does not charge tuition fees for first-year students. Each semester, the so-called semester fee is charged, which amounts to around 180 euros. In addition to the semester fee, other fees may be charged depending on the subject. In addition to the semester fee, a one-time fee is charged for the student ID card.

Everything you need to know about semester fees, second tuition fees and financial support through BAföG and scholarships can be found on this page at a glance.

FAQ Tuition

Students must pay a contribution of 185,00 € per semester. It is due at the time of initial enrollment and when re-registering for every subsequent semester.

Administration Fee (Verwaltungskostenbeitrag) of 70,00 €, Student Service Contribution (Studentenwerksbeitrag) of 90,50 € and Student Body Contribution (Beitrag für die Verfasste Studierendenschaft) of 24,50 €.

A one-time fee of € 8.00 is charged for the student ID card upon initial enrollment.

If you de-register from the university within the first month after the start of the lecture period, the semester fee can still be refunded.

In order to refund the semester fee, kindly log in to myCampusand submit the according application online.

Beneficiary Details

Name:  LOK BA-WÜ  / HS RV-Wgt.

Account No (IBAN):  DE02 6005 0101 7495 5301 02

Address: Doggenriedstraße, 88250 Weingarten, Germany

Receiving Bank

Bank Name :  Baden-Württembergische Bank (BW Bank)

Bank Address: Kleiner Schlossplatz 11, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

Sort Code:  6005 0101

Swift ID of Bank:  SOLADEST600

Usage/ Reference:  8 679 130 002 817, Family Name, Application/ Student ID Number

For Further Questions please turn to the Admissions Office.

Fabienne Damasch

Admission Office
English-speaking Bachelor's and Master's programs
Fabienne Damasch
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021
fabienne.damasch@rwu.de

Sandra Gmeinder

Admission Office
Lehramtsstudiengänge, Mediendesign, PEM, UVM
Sandra Gmeinder
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 022
sandra.gmeinder@rwu.de

Lucia Mengis

Admission Office
Faculty Mechanical Engineering and Faculty Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Lucia Mengis
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021, H 022
mengis@rwu.de

Marina Schneider

Admission Office
Faculty Technology and Management, Semester & Tuition Fees
Marina Schneider
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 022
marina.schneider@rwu.de

Emine Kalin

Admission Office
Faculty Social Work, Health and Nursing
Emine Kalin
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021
emine.kalin@rwu.de

FAQ Tuition for International Students

Universities in Baden-Württemberg have been charging tuition fees for international students who are not citizens of an EU/EEA member state since the 2017/2018 Winter Semester. International students who have completed a German UEQ (= an UEQ at a German School according to § 58 Landeshochschulgesetz (LHG) - (§ 3 (2) LHGebG)) are not required to pay tuition fees.

The revenue generated by tuition fees is used by the respective faculties for operations, including the supervision of international students in bachelor's  and master's program. Twenty percent of the revenue generated by tuition fees is kept by the university.

The fee is € 1,500 per semester and does not include the semester fee.

You can find the legally binding due date in your official notification of tuition fees (§4 (2) LHGebG). Normally, the fee is due on the following dates:                   

  • January 15th: tuition payment deadline for the summer semester
  • July 15th: tuition payment deadline for the winter semester

The fee must arrive in the university's bank account by the due date. That means the transfer should be initiated early enough before the deadline.

A student may be exempted from paying tuition if the student has a so called "strong tie to Germany". This may be the case, for example, if you have a settlement permit for Germany or another EU country. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire after your admission to help determine your eligibility for one of these exemptions.

As a rule however, it is the duty of the applicants/ students themselves to do their own due diligence, determine their eligibility, and to contact the university and present all necessary documents if required.

Kindly note, that a regular student residence permit, does not exempt you from the obligation to pay tuition fee.

Tuition fee exemptions are usually granted automatically for

  •     EU/EEA citizens (§ 3 (1) LHGebG)
  •     Non-German students who completed their university entrance qualification at a German school according to § 58 Landeshochschulgesetz (LHG ) - (§ 3 (2) LHGebG)
  •     Students in a non-consecutive master’s degree program (§ 3 (1) LHGebG)
  •     International students studying at RWU within the framework of cooperation agreements (§ 6 (1) LHGebG):
    • Exchange students who study 1-2 semesters in Baden-Württemberg without the intention of obtaining a degree, e.g. the Erasmus Programme
    • Double degree students with a mandatory study abroad

Students who fall into the following categories can be exempted from tuition fees if they apply for said exemption:

  • Students completing a practical (internship) semester which is part of the standard period of study (§ 6 (2) line 2 LHGebG)
  • Students who take a leave of absence, so long as their request for the leave of absence is submitted before the start of the lecture period (§ 6 (2) line 1 LHGebG)
  • During the practical (internship) year (§ 6 (2) line 3 LHGebG)

In addition, the following students can also apply for a tuition exemption:

  • International students with a temporary residence permit (Aufenthaltsgestattung) according to § 55 subs. 1 of the Asylum Act who are nationals of a country with a protection rate of at least 50 % (set by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees on the basis of the announcement of the Federal Ministry of the Interior; currently: Eritrea and Syria) (§ 6 (6) LHGebG)
  • students with a disability as defined in § 2 of the Ninth Social Code (Neuntes Sozialgesetzbuch, SGB IX) which includes those disabilities which pose a substantial impediment to academic work (§ 6 (7) LHGebG)

Applications must be received before the beginning of the lecture period. (§10 (3) LHGebG)

If, through no fault of their own, students find themselves in an emergency situation after starting their studies which prevents them from paying tuition, the university may waive the fees in full or in part  (§ 7 LHGebG).

The tuition fee can be refunded up to one month after the start of the lecture period (§ 10 (4) LHGebG)

A refund is possible if:

  • qualification for an exemption could not be proven in time before enrollment
  • the applicant becomes eligible for a tuition exemption within one month after the beginning of the lecture period
  • if the student de-registers effective immediately, after the semester has started but within one month after the beginning of the lecture period.

The tuition fee can be charged retroactively if it is later determined that the applicant was not indeed eligible for an exemption.

In order to refund the tuition fee, kindly log in to myCampus and submit the according application online. 

Please note that the texts in this section have been simplified to make them easier to read. However, only the Act on Fees in Higher Education of the Land of Baden-Württemberg (Landeshochschulgebührengesetz - LHGebG) itself and the information found in your Official Notification of Tuition Fees are legally binding.

The Admissions Office can in no way influence the legal situation or make decisions regarding exceptions and exemptions from tuition fee payments or reductions in the tuition amount.

FAQ Tuition for Second Degrees

Since the 2017/18 Winter Semester, students who are pursuing a second (or more) bachelor's or consecutive master's degree after already completing a college degree in Germany must pay tuition. They must begin paying tuition the semester following the graduation date on their first diploma.

Students who change their course of study without earning a degree in their initial program are not obliged to begin paying tuition. Only after a degree program has been successfully completed does the second bachelor's or master's degree program become subject to tuition fees for the remaining period of study.

Please note that the texts in this section have been simplified to make them easier to read. However, only the Act on Fees in Higher Education of the Land of Baden-Württemberg (Landeshochschulgebührengesetz - LHGebG) itself and the information on your Official Notification of Tuition Fees are legally binding.

The tuition for a second degree is € 650 per semester and does not include the semester fee.

You will find the legally binding date in your official notification of tuition fees (§4 (2) LHGebG). As a rule, the fee is due on the following dates:                   

  • January 15th: tuition fee for the summer semester
  • July 15th: tuition fee for the winter semester

The fee must arrive in the university's bank account by the due date. That means the transfer should be initiated before the deadline.

In the following cases, students can be exempted from the obligation to pay tuition if they apply for said exemption:

  • Students completing an internship semester which is part of the standard period of study (§ 6 (2) line 2 LHGebG)
  • Students who take a leave of absence, so long as their request for the leave of absence is submitted before the start of the lecture period (§ 6 (2) line 1 LHGebG)
  • During the practical (internship) year (§ 6 (2) line 3 LHGebG)

Applications must be received before the beginning of the lecture period. (§10 (3) LHGebG)

The tuition fee can be refunded up to one month after the start of the lecture period (§ 10 (4) LHGebG)

The tuition fee can be charged retroactively if it is later determined that the applicant was not indeed eligible for an exemption. (§ 10 (4) LHGebG)

In order to refund the tuition fee, kindly log in to myCampus and submit the according application online.

Please note that the texts in this section have been simplified for better readability. However, only the texts of the State Higher Education Fees Act (LHGebG) and the information on your fee notice are legally relevant.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office staff.

Fabienne Damasch

Admission Office
English-speaking Bachelor's and Master's programs
Fabienne Damasch
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021
fabienne.damasch@rwu.de

Sandra Gmeinder

Admission Office
Lehramtsstudiengänge, Mediendesign, PEM, UVM
Sandra Gmeinder
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 022
sandra.gmeinder@rwu.de

Lucia Mengis

Admission Office
Faculty Mechanical Engineering and Faculty Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Lucia Mengis
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021, H 022
mengis@rwu.de

Marina Schneider

Admission Office
Faculty Technology and Management, Semester & Tuition Fees
Marina Schneider
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 022
marina.schneider@rwu.de

Emine Kalin

Admission Office
Faculty Social Work, Health and Nursing
Emine Kalin
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021
emine.kalin@rwu.de

FAQ Tuition for non-consecutive Master's Degree Programs

There is a tuition fee for the courses offered in non-consecutive master's degree programs. You can find out the amount of the tuition directly from the respective degree programs:

All regulations pertaining to tuition fees for non-consecutive master's degrees are pursuant to the respective legislation. You will receive an official notification of tuition fees complete with payment information before your first semester begins.

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office staff.

Fabienne Damasch

Admission Office
English-speaking Bachelor's and Master's programs
Fabienne Damasch
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021
fabienne.damasch@rwu.de

Sandra Gmeinder

Admission Office
Lehramtsstudiengänge, Mediendesign, PEM, UVM
Sandra Gmeinder
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 022
sandra.gmeinder@rwu.de

Lucia Mengis

Admission Office
Faculty Mechanical Engineering and Faculty Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Lucia Mengis
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021, H 022
mengis@rwu.de

Marina Schneider

Admission Office
Faculty Technology and Management, Semester & Tuition Fees
Marina Schneider
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 022
marina.schneider@rwu.de

Emine Kalin

Admission Office
Faculty Social Work, Health and Nursing
Emine Kalin
  • Building H, Main building
  • Room H 021
emine.kalin@rwu.de

Other Fees

The university may also charge fees for special services. This applies in particular to additional administrative burdens (e.g. replacement certificates, late payment fines) and to offerings that are not part of the standard study and examination program (e.g. a preliminary math course).

BAföG

Financing studies with BAföG

BAföG stands for Berufsausbildungsförderungsgesetz (Vocational Training Assistance Act) and is a state social benefit designed to enable everyone to complete an education, regardless of their social and economic situation. Half of the support is granted as a grant and half as an interest-free loan.

  • The training subsidy is granted at the earliest at the beginning of the training, at the latest at the beginning of the month in which the application is submitted.
  • The maximum period of support is based on the standard period of study of the respective course of study.
  • Students with children receive a care allowance.
  • Funding is also continued during practical semesters and semesters abroad; depending on the country, supplements and travel allowances are also granted for BAföG abroad.

Detailed information on BAföG can be found on the BAföGpage of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

FAQ BAföG

The Office for Educational Support of the Studierendenwerk Bodensee Seezeit is responsible for processing BAföG applications. All information regarding the application process, deadlines and documents to be submitted can be found on the website of Studierendenwerk Seezeit.

Current application forms as well as fact sheets can be downloaded from the website of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research: All Application Forms

The free BAföG hotline can help at:
0800-223 63 41

Available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

The BAföG hotline is provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.

The BAföG applications of our students are processed by the BAföG officeof the Studierendenwerk Seezeit Bodensee.

For all questions regarding BAföG, the BAföG office of Seezeit can be contacted at: bafoeg@seezeit.com.

 

How do I find a scholarship?

There are numerous scholarships that students can apply for. Some scholarships are available to students in a specific field or students with special requirements, while many are for all students regardless of their field of study.

There are various places to search for a scholarship. We recommend the following websites:

Special Support Programs

Initiative ArbeiterKind

The initiative ArbeiterKind.de supports students from non-academic backgrounds on their way to successfully completing their studies.

More info: www.arbeiterkind.de

Soroptimist international Ravensburg-Weingarten

Every winter semester, Soroptimist International awards a scholarship to female students in the Applied Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Physical Engineering bachelor's degree programs. Female students enrolled in the Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Optical Systems Technology, Environmental and Process Engineering, and Product Development in Mechanical Engineering master's degree programs are also eligible. You can learn more about the terms and conditions here: Satzung Soroptimist Stipendium

FAQ Scholarships

The "Deutschland-Stipendium" (Germany Scholarship) program was initiated by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and has been offered at our university since the 2011/12 Winter Semester.


We would like to extend our gratitude to the following sponsors:

  • Berufsbildungswerk Philipp Jakob Wieland, Ulm
  • Diehl AKO Stiftung & Co. KG, Wangen
  • elobau Gmbh&Co KG, Leutkirch
  • engineering people GmbH, Friedrichshafen
  • Handtmann-Service GmbH & Co.KG, Biberach
  • rose plastic AG, Hergensweiler/ Lindau
  • Stender GmbH, Wangen
  • TOX Pressotechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Weingarten
  • TWS Netz GmbH, Ravensburg
  • JOSEF-WAGNER-STIFTUNG Friedrichshafen

 

Information on the awarding of scholarships:

  • The number of scholarships that can be awarded is determined by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and currently stands at 1.5%, although the actual number of scholarships that are awarded is also dependent on the number of sponsors the university is able to recruit.

  • The amount of the scholarship is € 300 per month, half of which is paid for by the private sponsor and half by the federal government.

  • The university endeavors to distribute the scholarships as evenly as possible across all faculties. However, the sponsors do have a say in the programs they wish to sponsor. The final decision on how to allocate the scholarships across faculties also depends on the number of applications received.

  • The scholarship selection committee works in an advisory capacity to help the sponsors select scholarship recipients.

  • The scholarship is granted for one year at a time. Afterwards, the sponsor decides whether they want to extend their sponsorship and the university checks whether the scholarship recipient's academic performance still meets the sponsorship criteria.

    Further information and FAQs on the Germany Scholarship can be found here: Deutschland Stipendium.

Applications for the "Deutschland-Stipendium" (Germany Scholarship) starting in Winter Semester can be submitted

from September 18, 2023 until October 6, 2023.

Please send your application as one SINGLE attachment in PDF format (max. size 3 MB) via email to:
deutschlandstipendium@rwu.de

Questions can also be sent to: deutschlandstipendium@rwu.de

Please note that applications that are not sent within the period prescribed and in accordance with the submission guidelines will not be considered during the selection process.

The following documents are required:

  1. the completed Application Form (the form can be found under "Downloads" - please edit the application with Adobe Acrobat)
  2. a Motivation Letter not longer than 2 pages
  3. a well-organized CV in bullet-point form
  4. University Entrance Qualification in English or German
  5. Current Transcript of records from the Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences
  6. For those currently in a master's program: bachelor's degree diploma
  7. if applicable: proof of special qualifications pertaining to your respective faculty at the Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences
  8. if applicable: documentation of internships or work experience as well as proof of awards or other expertise or engagement


If the documents are not in the English or German language, a notarized translation must be submitted as well.


Visit the Deutschland-Stipendium website for more information:
http://www.deutschland-stipendium.de/de/1625.php

If you have any further questions pertaining to scholarships, please contact the following offices at the university:

  1. The individual faculty deans for questions regarding faculty-specific scholarships
  2. The International Office for questions about scholarships for out-going and incoming students
  3. The Career Services for questions about the "Deutschlandstipendium"

Dipl.-Päd. Birgit Demuth

Career Service and International Student Marketing
Birgit Demuth
  • Building P
  • Room P001
birgit.demuth@rwu.de

Study & Work

Studying costs money. The costs cannot always be covered by BaföG, scholarships or student loans. Whether it's a part-time job or a student trainee position: many students work while they study. This not only brings money into the coffers, but also makes it possible to gain professional experience.

Which portals are there specifically for RWU students?

Other popular platforms for students:

In the region, there are numerous companies and businesses that regularly advertise internships, final theses as well as working student positions. It is worthwhile to look directly in the job advertisements of the companies.

In addition to regular mini-jobs and temporary jobs, there is also the option of working as a student trainee in a company. With a working student job, you earn more than a low-income employee, but you have the advantage that you have to pay significantly fewer social security contributions. Only the pension insurance is deducted from the salary. Since studies always come first in a working student job as well, the weekly working hours may not exceed 20 hours. A special regulation allows to work more during semester breaks.

What are the advantages of a student trainee position?

    valuable practical experience
    more salary with fewer deductions
    in many cases a working student job can be credited as an internship
    Possible further employment, e.g. during practical semesters, for final thesis or job entry

Detailed information about working student jobs has been compiled by the online portal Campus-Jäger: Was ist ein Werkstudent?

This depends on various factors, such as the country, the industry and the company in which the internship is completed. In some countries, such as Germany, there are legal regulations governing the remuneration of internships. In other countries, there are no such regulations and compensation depends on individual agreements between the intern and the employer.

In some industries, internships tend to be unpaid, such as in creative industries or journalism, while in other industries, such as engineering or IT, interns are often paid.

It is therefore important to find out in advance about internship pay in the industry and country in question. Trade unions, professional associations or job portals can often also help here.