Tuition fees under pressure: Klagenfurt defends itself for an increase!

Tuition fees under pressure: Klagenfurt defends itself for an increase!

In the current coalition negotiations between FPÖ and ÖVP, the introduction of tuition fees of 1,000 euros per year are discussed. This increase could significantly tighten the financial situation of many students. According to a survey by 5 minutes , most respondents in Klagenfurt are skeptical about such plans. 69 percent of the students are already forced to work next to his studies, and an average of 21 hours a week. "That would be a bit exaggerated," said a Klagenfurterin to increase tuition fees. The current semester fees of over 360 euros would be a clear increase at 1,000 euros, which would primarily burden financially weak students.

Effects on study financing and living costs

At the same time, further financial burdens for students can be expected. From 2025, not only the health insurance contributions increase drastically, but also the prices for the Germany semester ticket, which will cost 34.80 euros per month in the future, as Studis online . The Düsseldorf table, which regulates the maintenance needs of students, was also adjusted. The monthly need for students who are not living in the parents is increased to 990 euros, which can be a challenge for many families.

The combination of increasing living costs and potentially higher tuition fees ensures concern among the students. With the Bundestag election in February 2025 there are far -reaching changes that could not only affect the design of study financing, but also the social security systems and access to education. The increases in the minimum wage and the additional contributions of health insurance also put pressure on the budgets of many households.