Studying in Germany vs. United Kingdom
Germany and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €1,439 in Germany and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Germany
Cheaper monthly living
Germany
Lower visa proof of funds
Germany
Side-by-side comparison
Germany
United Kingdom
Currency
EUR (€)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
€0
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
€20,000
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
€1,439 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
€11,904
Sperrkonto (annual)
£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Leipzig
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.