Student city guide
Study in Kempten
This guide explains student life in Kempten, Germany, including an estimated monthly student budget of $1,071, Kempten has a temperate oceanic climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters due to its proximity to the Alps., Residence Permit for Study Purposes (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck des Studiums) guidance, 1 universities. Explore verified details for Germany below.
Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $1,071
- Climate
- Kempten has a temperate oceanic climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters due to its proximity to the Alps.
- Safety score
- 85/100
- English friendliness
- 65%
- Student visa
- Residence Permit for Study Purposes (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck des Studiums)
- Work while studying
- Non-EU students can work up to 140 full days or 280 half days per year.
Estimated monthly costs in USD
- Rent$418
- Food$270
- Transport$5
- Leisure$378
Rent is for An average single room in a student residence, based on estimates of EUR 332 to EUR 442 per month including utilities from [Wohnen in Kempten: Wohnheime für Studierende](https://www.hs-kempten.de/studienbeginn/wohnen-in-kempten).
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- No tuition fees at the state-funded Kempten University of Applied Sciences.
- Close proximity to the Alps, offering excellent outdoor and winter sports opportunities.
- Lower cost of living compared to major Bavarian cities like Munich.
- Intimate, safe campus environment ideal for focused studying.
Considerations
- Limited English spoken in the broader local community compared to major German hubs.
- Fewer nightlife and large-scale entertainment options.
- Highly competitive local housing market with limited subsidized student dorms.
Student housing in Kempten
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