Semester fee coverage due to financial hardship (winter term 2026/27) April 1 – until May 2, 2026

From April 1st to May 2nd, enrolled and prospective students at the University of Rostock can submit a request with the Social Committee for their semester fees to be paid by the student body. The Social Committee may decide that the semester fee be paid partially by the student body if the applicant demonstrates financial hardship. This applies if the applicant's income is below the income limit (§ 4 Appendix 1 of the Social Statute (Sozialordnung)) through no fault of their own, and their wealth is below the wealth limit.

If the cost of the semester fee is paid on the grounds of financial hardship, the nationwide semester ticket and other benefits and discounts for students remain valid. This means that you can continue to use your semester ticket and pay student prices at the dining hall.

You can estimate whether you might be eligible for assumption of your fees here. The calculator is intended for self-assessment purposes only and is not a substitute for reviewing an application. It does not provide binding information as to whether an application would be approved.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that they re-register at the University of Rostock by the deadline. There is no legal entitlement to a partial or full waiver of the semester fee. If a payment request or reminder is sent despite approval of the application, applicants are obliged to inform the Social Committee immediately. Failure to do so may result in exmatriculation!

Important!
The application must be submitted by May 2nd!
Each application must be submitted with bank statements for the three full months prior to the application and the current rental agreement. You can find the necessary information on how to apply via this link.