How much does it cost?

A realistic breakdown of what each step costs, so you can plan before you commit. Pick your track.

University degree via uni-assist, with a blocked account for the visa.

Documents (Lebanon)

  • Transcripts & diploma copies

    €3–9

    ~$3–10

  • Certified translation

    per document

    €14–32

    ~$15–35

  • Notarization (Lebanese MoFA)

    €12

    ~$13

  • Legalization / authentication

    €62

    ~$67

  • Passport issue or renewal

    €153

    ~$166

  • Biometric passport photos

    €3–9

    ~$3–10

Language & tests

  • German exam (Goethe-Institut Beirut)

    per level — A1 ≈ $200, A2 ≈ $210, B1 ≈ $250, B2 ≈ $280

    €184–258

    ~$200–280

  • German course in Lebanon

    per course — free if you self-study; OSD slightly higher than Goethe

    €0–460

    ~$0–500

  • German course in Germany

    per course — depends on level and city

    €450–1,800

    ~$491–1,962

Application & enrollment

  • uni-assist application

    €70 first university, €30 each additional

    €70

    ~$76

  • Direct university application

    most apply free via uni-assist; a few charge a small fee

    Free

  • Semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag)

    often includes a public-transport ticket. Bavaria adds ~€2,000/year tuition for non-EU students

    €150–600 /semester

    ~$164–654

Visa & funds

  • Blocked account deposit (Sperrkonto)

    required proof of funds, not a fee — released to you at ~€992/month after you arrive

    €11,904 /yr

    Required funds

  • Blocked-account provider fee (Fintiba)

    + ~€10/month maintenance (~€118/year)

    €159

    ~$173

  • Visa fee (German embassy)

    extra fees may apply

    €75

    ~$82

  • Health insurance (incoming, for the visa)

    required for the visa — confirm the current rate with a provider (DR-Walter, Mawista…)

    €30–60 /mo

    ~$33–65

  • Passport delivery / courier

    if you choose delivery

    €16

    ~$17

Travel

  • Flight (one-way, Beirut → Europe)

    varies by season, airline, and stops

    €184–782

    ~$200–850

  • Airport transfer / first local transport

    €5–100

    ~$5–109

  • Excess baggage

    €0–50

    ~$0–55

Estimated one-time setup

€1,390–4,047

~$1,515–4,411

One-time fees only. Excludes refundable funds (blocked account / proof of funds), recurring tuition and semester fees, and monthly living costs.

Ballpark figures shared by students who went through it — not official quotes. Prices change and depend on your city, university, and choices. Always confirm with the official source. USD amounts are approximate conversions.