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Here is How Prospective International Students can Apply to a University in Germany

For international students, Germany is without a doubt the most popular study abroad destination. This country has a lot to offer to international students who are interested to study in Germany. This country is home to dozens of world-renowned universities, which consistently rank among the top universities in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the QS World University Rankings.

In terms of education, Germany is the most affordable European country for international students, with non-European students paying the lowest tuition prices. Recently, two German cities made it to the list of the QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2022, with Munich at number 2 and Berlin at number 5.

Thousands of international students send their admission application to study in German higher educational institute. Here is a guide for those international students who want to study in a German university.

 

How to Apply in a German University

You can apply to the university directly through the Stiftung für Hochschulzulassung or through the University Application Service, which is developed specifically for international students. How to apply is the most often asked question among international students. This is largely dependent on your nationality as well as the subject you wish to pursue.

Getting your documents approved can cost you $100, and the amount is same for the application fee. The following is the list of the required documents, these documents are extremely vital and in case of a missing document your application can get rejected. All of these documents must be approved and attested by the German Embassy in your country. The right time for the submission of admission application is from May to July and From December to January.

  • Valid Passport

  • Visa

  • Residency permit

  • Passport Size photographs

  • Completed registration form

  • Proof of higher education entrance qualification, either original certificates or officially certified copies and translations

  • Have both English and German speaking skills

  • Proof of statutory health insurance in Germany

  • Your mark sheets and other transcripts

 

Benefits of Studying in Germany

Germany offers many student friendly opportunities for international students. Specially for those students who are struggling financially they can get aid from the Germany's Federal Student Financial Aid Programmes, these programs are available in all the public institutions of Germany. 50% of this loan is a non-repayable national grant, whereas the remaining 50% is paid out as an interest-free loan.

 

 

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