Money saving tips for students

International students are only permitted to work 120 days or 240 half days per year, which limits earnings and means you need to know how to save money as a student.

Consider these ideas to save money:

1) Student ID for discounts
Remember to carry your student ID with you at all times and actively seek out businesses that offer a discount. Many retailers, restaurants, museums, cinemas, bars, and nightclubs offer a student discount which is usually around 10-20%.

2) Save on living expenses
You can lower your living expenses in a number of ways. Always choose student accommodation if you can and opt for a house or flat share rather than studio or one bed accommodation. You can often find cheaper house shares on the outskirts of the city, just make sure that there is a reliable tram, bus, or metro (S/U-Bahn) that you can use to get to both the university campus and the city center.

3) Food shopping
Avoid expensive grocery stores and food halls and try to stock up on essentials at discount supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl. Open-air street markets are common in many cities in Germany and can be a great place to buy fresh produce, meat, fish, and other treats at low costs.