Student city guide
Study in Lübeck
This guide explains student life in Lübeck, Germany, including an estimated monthly student budget of $972, Temperate maritime climate with warm summers and cool, cloudy winters., Student Residence Permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis zum Zweck des Studiums) guidance, 3 universities. Explore verified details for Germany below.

Student living overview
- Estimated monthly total
- $972
- Climate
- Temperate maritime climate with warm summers and cool, cloudy winters.
- Safety score
- 85/100
- English friendliness
- 65%
- Student visa
- Student Residence Permit (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$432
- Food$270
- Transport$54
- Leisure$216
Rent is for Estimated portion of the €900 official total budget, as specific room rates for Studentenwerk SH in Lübeck were not published in the source.
Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.
Potential advantages
- No tuition fees at public universities, only a small semester contribution.
- Beautiful, historic UNESCO World Heritage city center.
- Close proximity to the Baltic Sea coast and Hamburg.
Considerations
- Smaller international community compared to major German hubs.
- German language skills are highly beneficial for daily life and local integration.
- High demand for limited places in official student dormitories.
Student housing in Lübeck
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