HOW TO STUDY IN GERMANY
Application, visa, enrolment – Our study in Germany blog will shows you how you can study in Germany in ten short steps! In these steps, we explain the steps you need to take to study at a German higher education institution. You are also welcome to read this information on our website.
- 1. Find programme and university
- 2. Meet the requirements
- 3. Finance your studies
- 4. Apply for your programme
- 5. Enter and stay in Germany
- 6. Find accommodation
- 7. Get help
- 8. Enrol at your university
- 9. Take care of the formalities
- 10. Organise your studies
1. FIND PROGRAMME AND UNIVERSITY
Are you looking for a suitable programme or the right university? In this database you find around 20,000 programmes!
2. MEET THE REQUIREMENTS
University entrance qualification, language skills, visa – all admission requirements for studying in Germany at a glance!
3. FINANCE YOUR STUDIES
There are many ways to finance your studies. A Scholarship is one option. We recommend checking out the DAAD’s scholarship database.
4. APPLY FOR YOUR PROGRAMME
There are different ways to apply for admission to a German university. The application procedure depends on which subject you would like to study and where you come from.
5. ENTER AND STAY IN GERMANY
As an international student you may need an entry visa for Germany depending on where you come from and how long you plan to stay here.
6. FIND ACCOMMODATION
Students in Germany either live in a student hall of residence or a private accommodation. We recommend finding an accommodation before you arrive in Germany.
7. GET HELP
Many universities offer programmes which help you organise your studies and make friends. You can find these programmes on the website of the International Office at you university.
8. ENROL AT YOUR UNIVERSITY
All students have to enrol at university before they can commence their studies. The certificate confirming enrolment is called an “Immatrikulationsbescheinigung”. It’s an important document that you’ll need on future occasions.
9. TAKE CARE OF THE FORMALITIES
As soon as you have found accommodation, you should register with the local Resident Registration Office. This is where you receive your “confirmation of registration” (Meldebestätigung). With this in hand, you can then apply for your residence permit.
10. ORGANISE YOUR STUDIES
German universities offer several opportunities to support your studies. During the semester you can benefit from many workshops and individual advice. You can find all offers on the Website of the International Office of your university.