Great question! Many public universities in Germany do not charge tuition fees for most undergraduate and some postgraduate programs, especially for EU and international students. However, when it comes to application service fees, the situation is a bit different:

1. Uni-Assist Application Fee

- Uni-Assist is a service many German universities use to process international student applications.
- If your chosen university uses Uni-Assist, you will likely need to pay an application processing fee.
- As of now, the fee is usually 75 EUR for the first university and 30 EUR for each additional university you apply to via Uni-Assist.

2. Direct University Applications

- Some German universities allow you to apply directly to the university (not through Uni-Assist).
- In such cases, many universities do not charge an application fee.
- However, always check the specific university’s admissions page, as some may have their own small administrative charges.

3. Additional Costs

- Regardless of the application fee, accepted students must pay a semester contribution (ranging from €150 to €350 per semester), but this is after admission and covers services like public transport and student union fees.

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Summary:
- You may need to pay an application service fee if applying via Uni-Assist (most common for international students).
- Direct university applications are often free, but always verify with the university.
- Tuition is generally free at public universities, but there are still some administrative costs.

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