If you are looking for an international school with a well-built background, you may want to consider studying in Germany.

However, by virtue of your presence here, we assume that you have already decided whether or not to study in Germany especially as an international student. If true, we recommend doing it if you have what it takes.

If you are thinking of studying in Canada, do not worry. We talked about this in a previous article that you can view from here.

So let's go ahead and talk about how to study in Germany as an international student.

By being an international student, it means that you live outside Germany and are only thinking about the possibility of going to Germany to study. If so, we have the information to help you get started.

Germany is known to have some of the best universities in the world. In addition, it has been considered as one of the most popular destinations for international students. Even reports have shown that Germany is the third most popular destination for international students.

Compared to other destinations like the USA, studying in Germany can be a lot easier. And of course, studying in Germany comes with a sneak peek. However, there are some requirements that must be fulfilled if you aim to study in Germany.


What are the steps to study in Germany as an international student?

To start your journey towards studying in Germany as an international student, there are a few steps and examinations that you must have knowledge of before proceeding. Interestingly, it is even possible to study in Germany for free and in this case, you will only be required to pay the administration fee which costs around 100 to 200 Euros per year depending on the region. More details about this we will discuss later.

Choose a university in Germany and choose a program

The first step is to find out what it means to study in Germany. If you seem fit, the next step will be to choose a university of your choice in Germany and choose a program of study.

There are a large number of excellent universities offering high-quality education in Germany that you can choose from. You just have to do some research on it or ask someone studying in Germany which university they recommend or we will discuss in a later topic about the best German universities.

The program you want to study should be based on what you have some knowledge about. This will help give you some ideas so that it doesn't seem more difficult than you expect.

After knowing this, the next step will be to send your application along with the documents required by the university. Of course, you should check the university requirements before going ahead with it. This way, you are sure that you meet the requirements before moving forward.


What are the requirements to study in Germany?

The requirements to study in Germany as an international student differ from one university to another. Hence it is important to research the exact requirements of a particular university. These requirements may also vary from course to course.

To give you a closer look, the following requirements are often required to study in Germany:

  •   Higher Education Entry Certificate. It can also be a high school diploma, a school leaving certificate, or the result of a university entrance examination.
  • Proof of financing. Proof of funding is often required or you can provide documents showing that you have access to around €8000 per year to cover your basic expenses. In the event that this is not possible, you may want to consider a scholarship.
  • Text covering all your courses in a translated format.
  • passport copy
  • Proof of language proficiency

How to apply?

Depending on which university you would like to study at, applications are usually done online. You will be asked to scan and submit your application via the website www.uni-assist.de.

When the site becomes available for acceptance you must submit all applications immediately. In other cases, this must be submitted 4 to 5 weeks before the deadline.

Usually, it takes about two months to get feedback based on your admission status.

Getting a student visa to Germany?

Depending on the country in which you reside or originate, the method of obtaining a student visa to Germany may differ.

While some countries may require a student visa, others do not. In some cases, it may take longer before the visa is processed.

But as a standard, if you are a student coming from a country outside the EU and outside the European Economic Area, you will be required to obtain a German student visa. You must provide all the required documents when applying for a visa. A health insurance policy and letter of acceptance are often required in the documentation.