Students who exmatriculate for the summer semester 2026 or change universities after enrolment or re-registration by 31.3.2026 at the latest can receive a partial refund of the semester fee. To do so, they must submit a written application to the Registrar’s Office. After this, the entitlement to a refund expires. These deadlines are cut-off deadlines.
For further information or queries, please contact the Registrar’s Office by email: studierendensekretariat@uni-rostock.de

Refund of the partial amount of the student service (partial amount 3) is not possible

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The nationwide semester ticket has been in use at the University of Rostock since the summer semester 2024. The area of validity of the semester ticket thus extends to the whole of Germany; the conditions of the Deutschlandticket apply. The cost of the current contract is €208.80 per student per semester.

As before, the semester ticket is still based on the principle of solidarity: every student pays the above-mentioned amount, regardless of whether they want to use the semester ticket or not. In this way, every fellow student finances the extremely favourable conditions under which the majority of students can use public transport.

In exceptional cases, however, a refund is granted by the Warnow Transport Association (VVW). Applications for reimbursement are processed by the General Students’ Committee (AStA) in accordance with contractual requirements and the student body’s fee regulations.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR A REFUND?
A refund of the semester ticket can be requested if one of the following reasons applies exists:

right to transport according to SGB IX:
According to the Sozialgesetzbuch (Ninth Book), severely disabled persons are entitled to free travel on public transport if they have a token.

study-related stay abroad:
Students who spend at least three consecutive months of the semester abroad due to their studies can receive a refund of their semester ticket fee. The three consecutive months have to be during the semester (April to September for summer semester, October to March for winter semester)

official leave of absence:
Students who are officially on leave of absence from their studies can have their semester ticket fee refunded. The leave of absence is noted on the certificate of study; this must be enclosed as proof.

exmatriculation:
In the event of exmatriculation after the start of the semester, a partial refund is possible for the full months of the semester remaining after the date of exmatriculation.

enrolment at another university with compulsory purchase of a Deutschland-Semesterticket:
Students who attend another university with compulsory purchase of a Deutschland-Semesterticket in addition to the University of Rostock can have the semester ticket fee refunded at one of the two universities.

part-time study program (while working):
Students enrolled in a part-time study program while working can apply for a refund of the semester ticket fee.

REFUND PROCEDURE:
Be aware: Refund will only happen digitally via the following form. Written requests for refund are not possible and will not be processed.

1. APPLICATION:
The application for reimbursement must be submitted to the AStA in digital form – using only the official application form. Proof of the reason for the refund must be enclosed.

PLEASE NOTE:
The applicant must be enrolled at the University of Rostock – or have been enrolled in the case of exmatriculation. Applications submitted using an outdated form or without a form cannot be considered.

2. DEADLINES:
The application must be submitted no later than four weeks after the start of the lecture period. The deadline for the summer semester 2026 is 5 May 2026, after which the entitlement to reimbursement expires (cut-off period). Essential is the submission of the form.

3. PROCESSING:
The AStA checks the application for completeness and legality. Missing documents must be submitted by the deadline.
The applicant has a duty to co-operate. They must provide all required documents and evidence that are necessary for an application review and decision.

4. PAYMENTS:
Payment will be made by 15 July 2025 at the latest for the summer semester 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact buero.asta@uni-rostock.de or drop by during our opening hours!

Be aware: Refund will only happen digitally via the following form. Written requests for refund are not possible and will not be processed.

Due to the high volume of applications and the transition to cost coverage, the processing of the remaining applications for reimbursement of the semester fee for the 2025/26 winter semester is still ongoing.

Applicants will be notified by email in the coming weeks of the Social Committee’s decision, if they have not already been notified.

From April 1 to May 2, 2026, enrolled and prospective students at the University of Rostock can apply to the Student Council’s Social Committee for coverage of their semester fees for the upcoming 2026/27 winter semester. In cases of financial hardship, the Social Committee may grant a partial or full waiver of the semester fee. Financial hardship is defined as a situation in which the applicant’s income is below the income threshold (§ 4 Appendix 1 of the Social Regulations [Sozialordnung]) and their assets are below the asset limit.

If the semester fee is covered due to financial hardship, the nationwide semester ticket and other benefits and discounts for students remain valid. This means you can continue to use your semester ticket and eat in the Mensa at the student rate or use it as Kulturticket for free admission at selected partners’ venues.

Here you can calculate whether you might be eligible for the contribution to be covered. The calculator is for self-assessment purposes only and is not a substitute for review of an application. It does not provide binding information as to whether an application for coverage of the semester fee might 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 partial or full waiver of the semester fee. If a payment request or reminder is sent despite approval, applicants are obliged to inform the Social Committee immediately. Failure to do so may result in expiry of enrolment!

Please note:
The application must be accompanied by bank statements for three full months prior to the application date. If you have multiple accounts, statements for all accounts must be submitted. All incoming and outgoing payments must be clearly identifiable.

The monthly income to be taken into account is:
a) the income of the applicant and their partner;
b) scholarships;
c) student loans and other educational grants or loans at 50%;
d) governmental or semi-public benefits, in particular benefits according to the Federal Social Assistance Act
(Bundesessozialhilfegesetz), Federal Training Assistance Act (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz – BAföG),
Housing Assistance Act (Wohngeldgesetz) and statutory pension insurance, parental allowance (Elterngeld) and
child-raising allowance (Erziehungsgeld);
e) child support or alimony payments;
f) capital income;
g) child benefits, provided they are paid to the applicant themself;
h) other income, excluding transfer payments.

Important!
The application must be submitted by 2 May 2026!
Each application must be submitted with bank statements for the three full months preceeding the application and the current rental agreement.

The applications will be processed and then reviewed by the StuRa’s Social Committee. Whether your application is approved or rejected, you will receive notification before the end of the re-registration period (re-registration period June 1 to July 15, 2026) as to whether you must transfer the full semester fee yourself or whether the student body will cover (a share of) the costs.

The (digital) application form can be found here https://tickets.asta-rostock.de/rykve/

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Social Committee at soziales.stura@uni-rostock.de.

data protection declaration for the semester ticket refund