There are no tuition fees for the training program.
However there is a general administration fee to be paid for the registration as a student of the University of Göttingen or the Technical University of Braunschweig (amounting about EUR 180 twice per year).
Living expenses (including accomodation) are estimated to be around EUR 600-800 per month for a single person depending on life style.
In Katlenburg-Lindau, a number of appartments are administered by the Max Planck Institute. Assistance in finding privately run rooms or appartments is also offered by the Institute. For these and other matters see the visitors guide.
In Göttingen and Braunschweig, single rooms are available in student dormitories, administered by the Studentenwerk Göttingen / Braunschweig (monthly rent from about EUR 200). Housing off-campus (mostly private) is usually more expensive but offers a wider range of options. Assistance in finding housing off-campus is offered by the Office of International Relations (Akademisches Auslandsamt Göttingen / Braunschweig).
German health insurance is obligatory for all students. A special low-prize student insurance is being offered for all students of under 30 years of age. This insurance covers the costs of normal medical treatment in Germany. The monthly charge is about EUR 50.
Successful applicants will receive financial support.
Unless students obtain their own fellowship, PhD students with a Master or Diploma degree receive a fellowship, which is free of tax and social insurance. Health insurance is mandatory and must be paid by the student. The monthly fellowship amounts about EUR 1250, plus up to EUR 150 for the accompanying spouse, plus EUR 50 for each accompanying child. The fellowship is offered for 2 years plus 2 times 6 months of possible extension.
In some cases, depending of the source of the fellowship, PhD students are offered a working contract and are paid a salary according to the German Public Service standards, 1/2 BAT IIa for 2 years plus 2 times 6 months extension, if necessary, subject to income tax, a contribution to health insurance, social insurance (pension, unemployment), and, if applicable, a church tax. Expect a net income between EUR 1000 and 1200 per month, depending on family status and age.