The benefits in a table
| Benefit | Conditions | Price or rule |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Island day ticket | reduced rate for students, apprentices | €12 instead of €24 (general 50% reduction) |
| State museums | under 18 | free |
| Semesterticket | enrolled at a Berlin university | included in the semester fee, €226.80 at BHT for 2026-27; exemption possible for long absences |
| Deutschlandticket price | change on 1 July 2026 | per bahn.de a new price, applied by each university |
Sources disagree on some amounts: ask your university's international office what applies to Erasmus students.
Tips
- Proof. Valid student card.
- Housing. Go through your university's international office; never pay a deposit to a stranger.
- No reduction. Without a student card, a guided Museum Island tour with entry to the Neues Museum is a paid option.
FAQ
Do Erasmus students get the Semesterticket?
At most Berlin universities it is included in the fee; confirm with yours.
How much is Museum Island for a student?
€12 according to the sources read, versus €24 full price.
The Berlin Authority editorial team
