Students who, after enrolling or re-registering, withdraw from the university or transfer to another institution by October 1, 2026, at the latest, for the 2026/27 winter semester, are eligible for a refund of the portion of the semester fee allocated to the student body. This amounts to €16.20 for the 2026/27 winter semester.
To receive this refund, a written request must be submitted to the Student Affairs Office by November 7, 2026 (deadline). After this date, the right to a refund expires.
For further information or questions, please contact the Student Affairs Office by email: studierendensekretariat@uni-rostock.de
Refunds for the Student Services contribution (Part 3) are not available.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Since the 2024 summer semester, the University of Rostock has utilized the nationwide semester ticket. The ticket’s scope of validity now extends across all of Germany; the terms and conditions of the Deutschlandticket apply. The cost under the current contract is €226.80 per student per semester.
As before, the semester ticket continues to operate on the solidarity principle: every student pays the aforementioned amount, regardless of whether or not they intend to use the ticket. In this way, every fellow student helps finance the highly favorable rates that allow the majority of students to use public transport.
However, in exceptional cases, the AStA (General Students’ Committee) grants a refund in accordance with the contract with the Verkehrsverbund Warnow (VVW) transport association. Applications for refunds are processed by the Department of Finance, adhering to contractual stipulations and the student body’s fee regulations.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR A REFUND:
A refund of the semester ticket fee may be requested if one of the following conditions applies:

Entitlement to transport under SGB IX:
Under the Social Code Book IX (SGB IX), severely disabled persons are entitled to free local public transport if they hold a valid pass with a supplementary token (Wertmarke).

Study-related stay abroad:
Students who spend at least three consecutive months of a semester abroad for study-related reasons are eligible for a refund of the semester ticket fee.
These three consecutive months must fall within the respective semester—i.e., the summer semester (April to September) or the winter semester (October to March).

Official leave of absence:
Students who are on an official leave of absence from their studies can have their semester ticket fee refunded. The leave of absence is noted on the certificate of enrollment; this document must be submitted as proof.

Deregistration:
In the event of deregistration after the start of the semester, a pro-rata refund is possible for the full months of the semester remaining after the date of deregistration.

Enrollment at another higher education institution with a mandatory Deutschland-Semesterticket:
Students who attend another higher education institution requiring the purchase of a Deutschland-Semesterticket in addition to the University of Rostock may apply for a refund of the semester ticket fee from either of the two institutions.

Part-time study alongside employment:
Students pursuing a degree program alongside their employment may apply for a refund of the semester ticket fee.

REFUND PROCEDURE:
Please note: Refunds are processed exclusively online via this Form. Written applications (by mail or email) are not accepted and will not be processed.

SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION:
The application for a refund must be submitted electronically to the AStA—exclusively using the official application form. Proof of the specific reason for the refund must be attached.

IMPORTANT:
The applicant must be currently enrolled at the University of Rostock or, in the case of deregistration, must have been enrolled there.

DEADLINES:
The application must be submitted no later than four weeks after the start of lectures. For the 2026/27 winter semester, the deadline is November 9, 2026. After this date, the right to a refund expires (preclusive deadline). The date the application form is submitted is the decisive factor.

PROCESSING:
The AStA reviews the application for completeness and validity. Any missing documents must be submitted by the preclusive deadline.
The applicant is required to cooperate in the process. They must provide all requested documents and proof necessary for the review and decision regarding the application. 4. PAYMENT:
Payment for the 2026/27 winter semester is expected to be made no later than January 15, 2027.

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.

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

data protection declaration for the semester fee waiver