Officially known as the Federal Republic of Germany, it has been at the center of Europe’s political and economic happenings for a long time ‘Germany, the largest economy in the European Union and third in the world and it’s is also a highly popular educational destination among students from other states of the European Union as well as from outside Europe. German Universities offers internationally recognized programs at a relatively cheaper cost compared to UK, USA or Australia. Moreover, there are a significant number of available scholarships that allows foreign students to study in Germany for free.
WHY STUDY IN GERMANY
- 3rd most popular destination among international students in the world.
- Top-class degree recognized around the world
- Opportunity to learn a new language
- Excellent academic standard
- Diverse range of study opportunities!
- Low tuition fees – and sometimes none at all!
- Paid internships
- Affordable living expenses!
- Benefit from many scholarship programmes
INTAKE
There are 2 major intakes – summer (April) & winter (October)
COST OF LIVING
As an Average of 934 Euros a month to cover your living expenses
Students’ monthly expenses | |
Rent and utilities | €298 |
Food and drink | €165 |
Clothing | € 52 |
Learning materials | € 30 |
Car and public transportation | € 82 |
Health insurance, medical costs, medicine | € 66 |
Telephone, internet, TV | € 33 |
Recreation, culture, sports | € 68 |
Total | €794 |
WORK RIGHTS & STAY BACK Student can work up to work 20 hours per week and you can apply for an 18-month residence permit from your local foreign nationals’ registration office |
You can apply for your residence permit as soon as you have passed your final exam. To do so, you usually need:
- Your passport
- Your university degree: As issuing university diplomas can take some time, an official document from your university stating that you have successfully completed your studies will also suffice.
- A document proving that you have health insurance: Contact your health insurance fund and ask them to issue a health insurance certificate for you.
- Proof that you have a means of supporting yourself (for example a bank statement or a document stating that you have been awarded a grant)