Number of Univeresities
420+ Universities
Intake
Winter (Sept/Oct) /
Summer (Mar/Apr)
Tuition Fees
Free (Semester fee only:
€100-€350)
Scholarship
Excellent (DAAD, University, and
Foundation scholarships)
Reasons to Choose Germany for Education
Top Universities
Select your program and apply to the university either directly or through the centralized Uni-Assist portal.
The offer will outline conditions that must be met to gain final admission:
(a) Language Score: Submission of required scores from TestDaF/DSH (for German-taught) or IELTS/TOEFL (for English-taught programs).
(b) Pre-Course Requirement: Successful completion of a preparatory course (Studienkolleg) if required.
(c) Academic Documents: Submission of final, authenticated transcripts.
Once all conditions are satisfied, you'll receive the final, Unconditional Offer Letter (Zulassungsbescheid).
Set up a Blocked Account and deposit the mandated annual living expenses as proof of funds for the visa application.
Pay the mandatory semester contribution (Semesterbeitrag), which covers administrative costs and public transport.
Upon successful visa approval, travel to Germany. Within your first three months, you must register your address and apply for the final Residence Permit with the local foreign office.
Cost of Living
Accommodation
Shared apartments (WG) cost €400−€700 monthly. Student dorms are cheaper but competitive.
Transport
Many universities include a subsidized Semester Ticket for public transport (approx. €30−€60/month).
Food
Monthly food costs range from €200 - €350 using discount supermarkets like Aldi and Lidl.
Miscellaneous
Mandatory public health insurance costs ≈€120 monthly, plus €50−€150 for utilities/leisure.
Work Options
Work limit is 140 full days or 280 half days per year. HiWi jobs at universities are common.
Graduates can extend their residence permit for 18 months to look for a job aligning with their degree.