There are no tuition fees at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Students only have to pay an administrative fee for registration with university’s students service. Costs are around 310 Euros per semester at the moment.
This registration entitles students to various services. For example, the administration fee of €305.55 for the winter semester 2024/25 is used for:
- The Deutschland semester ticket (you can use this ticket for public transportation on the Mainz and Wiesbaden city buses and light rail (MVG), as well as for local transport networks throughout Germany, excluding long-distance transport).
- The Studentenwerk, which maintains the canteens, cafeterias, dormitories, and various social counseling and assistance services.
- Financial support for the activities of the Student Union.
- The Student Sports Committee to offer additional sports activities.
- The Student Aid Fund. The AStA (General Students' Committee) uses these funds to assist students in need in emergencies.
- Financial support for the psychotherapeutic counseling center.
Furthermore, the owner of a student ticket gets several discounts at places of interest in all of Germany.
Note that if you have already acquired a master’s degree, the state of Rhineland Palatinate may charge an additional tuition fee. The exact amount of this fee may vary over time. See here for more information.