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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.

Lübeck, Germany
Lübeck, Germany — photo via Wikimedia Commons

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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Universities in Lübeck

Official sources

Follows the Universität zu Lübeck's official published student budget of €900 per month, converted to USD. Because the university does not publish a category breakdown, the total has been distributed into standard estimated student proportions to satisfy the required format. Figures apply to 2026.

Figures for Lübeck are partly taken from the official sources listed below and partly researched estimates, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2026. Last reviewed September 2026.

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