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Chemistry Double Master's Estimated Program Cost

Estimated Costs

For Semesters at Ohio University

The current cost of Tuition & Fees for graduate studies while at Ohio University can be found on the Bursar's website (opens in a new window).

For Five Months at Leipzig University (Student Budget Worksheet)

Many of the costs to consider are listed below for the time in Leipzig (typically March through July), including typical living expenses (food, incidentals, etc.).

Billed by Ohio University

  • Tuition: $0. Ohio University does not charge tuition for the Leipzig component of the program.)
  • Fees
  • UHP Health Insurance

To learn about costs and billing deadlines, visit the Bursar's website (opens in a new window).

Out-of-Pocket Costs

  • Passport and photos
  • Round-trip airfare
  • Residency Permit (135 Euro)
  • German Health Insurance (5 months)
  • Personal Expenses: Food (5 months)
  • Personal Expenses: Incidentals (5 months)
  • Cell Phone with Basic Plan
  • Semester fee: (2x250 Euro)
  • Transportation within Leipzig: Public transportation around Leipzig is part of the social semester fee.
  • Accommodation
  • On-campus housing deposit: due on arrival, returned at end less any damages.

This list of costs is designed to aid in financial planning and are estimates only. Non program-related entertainment, souvenirs, and additional travel are not included in the above and should be budgeted separately.

Visa policy: The German immigration office requires a proof of financial support for the stay in Leipzig. The money has to be shown as available by scholarship confirmation, opening a blocked bank account at Deutsche Bank, bank statement or parents' confirmation. It is the student's responsibility to obtain current visa policy information directly from the German embassy or consulates in the student's home country before making plans.

Financial Support

Exceptionally well-qualified students may be eligible for partial financial support, at the discretion of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Ohio University and/or Leipzig University.