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Five Steps to Studying in GermanyWelcome to the Student JourneyJoin us on a virtual journey to your study destination in Germany!
What’s more, German university degrees are highly respected by employers worldwide. We invite you to discover Germany from the Black Forest to the Baltic Sea and get to know new people from many other countries. On this five-step journey, we’ll show you what a German degree programme can offer, how you can prepare for it, and what requirements you will have to meet.
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Discover Germany
Find out why Germany is the right choice for you and your academic career.
Study opportunities in Germany
We can help you find a degree programme best suited to you and your personal interests.
Applying for admission
This is where we show you how to apply for admission to German university and whether you meet all the prerequisites.
Financing your studies
We tell you how much money you will need and what scholarships you are eligible for.
Your arrival in Germany
We explain the most important steps you have to take prior to and after arriving in Germany.
Step 1 - Discover GermanyWhy Germany?Learn more about German culture, university towns and international students
Germany in brief
Germany is the ideal country to get a university education! Immerse yourself in its history and culture.
Discover cities
All university cities offer a wide range of academic opportunities – but also a rich social and cultural life.
Five reasons to study in Germany
These five reasons are why Germany is one of the top three most popular countries among international students.
Student stories
Attending university in Germany is a unique experience for every student. In this short film, find out what student life in Germany is really like!
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Step 2 - Study opportunities in GermanyGerman UniversitiesWe help you find the university that suits your needs
The right university
Learn more about the German higher education system, the different types of universities and degrees.
CHE University Ranking
The CHE University Ranking database can help you find your future university.
Find the right degree programme for YOU!
The range of programmes and degrees available in Germany is large. Which one is right for you?
Step 2 - Study opportunities in GermanyChoose your subjectWe’ll find the right subject for you
Subject groups
Here you can find information on various subject groups and the career opportunities they offer.
Find a degree programme and university
The database contains around 20,000 degree programmes. You are sure to find the right one!
International programmes in Germany
This database contains all international programmes in Germany that are relevant to your situation.
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Step 3 - Applying for admissionYour applicationHow to apply for admission to a German university
How to apply correctly
Requirements and deadlines vary from university to university, and sometimes even from subject to subject. Now is the time to get more information!
Recognition of your secondary school certificate
If you want to study at a German university, you must have what they call a “Hochschulzugangsberechtigung”
– or “university entrance qualification”.
Admissions database
Using the DAAD admissions database, you can find out whether you meet the prerequisites for your desired degree programme in Germany.
Step 3 - Applying for admissionDo you meet all the prerequisites? The aptitude test for university study and finding the right contacts
Aptitude test for university study
The aptitude test for foreign students (TestAS) can help you determine your chances of gaining admission to German university.
Propaedeutic courses and preparatory colleges
If your secondary school certificate is not recognised, you can still gain admission to German university by attending a preparatory college.
Important contacts
International Offices and departmental committees – Here you will find a list of the most important contacts.
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Step 4 - Financing your studiesHow to finance your studiesThere are many funding opportunities
Financing
Before you commence your studies, you have to show that you have sufficient funds at your disposal.
Scholarships
International students can apply to numerous organisations for scholarship funding.
Scholarship database
Search the DAAD scholarship database for foreign students, postdocs & researchers.
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Step 5 - Your arrival in GermanyBefore you arriveThe first steps before your trip to Germany
How to apply for the right visa
Find information about immigration, visas and the duration of stay.
Valid health insurance
If you wish to study in Germany, you must have health insurance.
All information about accommodation
We offer advice to help you find a flat and other information about living in Germany.
When is German a requirement?
Learn more about language and specialist courses in Germany and international degree programmes.
Step 5 - Your arrival in GermanyAfter you arrive Your first steps in Germany
The official start of your programme
Before the semester begins, you have to enrol at your German university. Here you can find out what you must remember to do.
How to obtain a residence permit
As soon as you find accommodation, you have to register with the responsible Resident Registration Office.
Jobs and career opportunities
You can find advice here on part-time jobs and gaining initial work experience parallel to your studies.
First contacts
No matter whether your semester is just starting or well underway, help is always available at German universities.
Interaktive Informationen
Haven’t yet decided?Germany is not only the land of poets and philosophers!
Did you know that Germany has the fourth largest economy in the world? On the following page, you will find other interesting facts and figures about Germany and its universities.
Amazing discoveries await you!
428 universities
In 2017 higher education was offered at 428 universities in Germany.
374,583 international students
In 2017 a total of 374,583 international students were enrolled at Germany universities.
63,680 Scholarships
63,680 international students and academics received Scholarships in 2018 offered and supported by the DAAD.
2.8 million students
In the winter semester 2017/18 some 2.8 million young people studied at German universities.
7,877 libraries
There are 7,877 public libraries in Germany.
4,932 museums
In 2015 a total of 4,932 museums in Germany were open to visitors.
Abschluss
Finish lineWe look forward to seeing you!Still have questions or want to learn more?
Study in Germany
Here you will find important, compact information about studying in Germany.
You ask – We answer!
In our FAQs, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about studying in Germany.
The Study in Germany Blog
In our blog, international students share their experiences about life and academics in
Germany.
Five Steps to Studying in GermanyWelcome to the Student JourneyJoin us on a virtual journey to your study destination in Germany!
What’s more, German university degrees are highly respected by employers worldwide. We invite you to discover Germany from the Black Forest to the Baltic Sea and get to know new people from many other countries. On this five-step journey, we’ll show you what a German degree programme can offer, how you can prepare for it, and what requirements you will have to meet.