how to study abroad in germany

How to STUDY ABROAD in

Germany

Are you hoping to

study abroad in Germany?

Here’s 3 things you’ll

need to prepare for your

adventure!

1. A Visa

Students from within the EU, EEA or

Switzerland do not need a visa to

study in Germany. They simply need

to register at the nearest registry office

on arrival.

This also applies to students from a

number of other countries, including

Australia, Israel, Japan, Canada, New

Zealand, South Korea and the US.

This also applies to students from

Andorra, Brazil, El Salvador,

Honduras, Monaco and San Marino,

as long as they don’t intend to work

while studying in Germany.

Students applying from elsewhere will

need to apply for a visa before arrival.

This can be done through the nearest

German Embassy.

This process can take several months,

so apply well in advance!

2. Funding

At German public universities, there are

no tuition fees for undergraduate

programs or for the majority of

postgraduate courses.

The majority of students simply pay a

small ‘semester fee’, which is typically no

more than €300 per semester.

This covers contributions to the student

union, administration, and the cost of a

semester ticket – a six-month pass for

public transport.

3. The Language

Most courses are taught in German,

requiring international applicants to

submit proof of proficiency in the

language.

The TestDaF (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache,

meaning “Test of German as a foreign

language”) Can be taken at centers in 90+

countries worldwide.

While German remains the main

language of instruction, a large and

growing number of English-taught

programs are available.

4. Your Application

Your application deadline will depend

on your chosen institution, but it’s

recommended that you apply six weeks

before the deadline, to allow for any

corrections or missing information.

Each institution will have their own

specific requirements, but generally you

will need:

1. A certified copy of your high-school

diploma or previous qualifications in

the original language.

2. A translated overview of your

courses, modules and grades.

3. A passport photo.

4. Proof of language proficiency.

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