BerlinVerified May 30, 2026
Study in Berlin
A practical city guide for international students: plan around a €1,050 - €1,400 monthly budget, rent around €624 - €664, campus links, and working-student jobs.
Monthly budget
€1,050 - €1,400
Planning range for rent, food, insurance, transport, phone, and basic personal spending.
Warm rent
€624 - €664
Student WG or compact apartment planning range from the 2025 housing report.
Semester contribution
€250 - €350
Typical per-semester contribution range; always check your university.
Housing districts
Start with Studentenwerk dorms and WG searches early. Berlin has many listings, but competition is still high.
WeddingMoabitNeuköllnLichtenbergSteglitz
Universities and campus job pages
Working-student jobs
Berlin has active working-student and internship listings. Start broad with all jobs in the city, then compare campus-focused pages if your commute matters.