Would you like to study in Germany? In this category, you will learn more about the requirements to be able to study in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you would like to study in Germany, you need a\u00a0university entrance qualification. To find out whether the qualification of your country of origin is sufficient or whether you need to take additional examinations for admission, please refer to the\u00a0DAAD database on admission requirements(External link)\u00a0. With\u00a0My GUIDE\u00a0, you can verify if your qualification is sufficient for your desired study programme, and you can create your own list of study programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if your qualification from your country of origin is not equivalent to the German\u00a0university\u00a0entrance qualification, you still have the opportunity to study in Germany by completing a\u00a0preparatory course\u00a0before your academic studies, if need be. In the preparatory course, you will receive language lessons and subject-specific lessons tailored to your desired study programme. The course usually takes one year to complete. If you pass the assessment test, you will receive a subject-specific university entrance qualification. You can find more information on the website of the\u00a0preparatory courses\u00a0\u00a0in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the German general qualification for university entrance (“Abitur”) or the German International Abitur (DIAP), you have direct access to German higher education institutions. Your school-leaving certificate is recognised as equivalent in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)<\/strong> and the Gemischtsprachiges International Baccalaureate Diploma (GIB)<\/strong> can qualify you for admission to a German university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The\u00a0IB<\/strong>\u00a0is recognised as a\u00a0university entrance qualification\u00a0in Germany if the\u00a0requirements of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs(External link)\u00a0\u00a0of the L\u00e4nderin the Federal Republic of Germany (KMK)\u00a0are met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The GIB<\/strong>, due to its high proportion of German-language instruction, grants unrestricted access to higher education in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you apply for a course of study taught in German, you must provide proof of being proficient in German. Common certificates are the German language exam for university entrance (DSH) and the TestDaF (examination for German as a foreign language). Since 12 February 2016, German universities also admit students to a course of study taught in German if they passed the \u201ctelc Deutsch C1 Hochschule\u201d exam (test on the German knowledge needed for success at an advanced academic level), \u201cDeutsches Sprachdiplom II\u201d (German Language Certificate II), or the Goethe C2 certificate. Nevertheless, you should find out what language certificate meets the requirements of your desired course of study at your university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally, there is no need to provide proof of German language skills for English-language study courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regardless of what you are studying, it is recommended to be proficient in the\u00a0German language<\/strong>, at least at level B2. This will help you in communicating\u00a0effectively and independently, for example, when you are grocery shopping, at the foreigners authority or when visiting the doctor. It will also facilitate your social life and improve your career prospects if you would like to stay in Germany for\u00a0the completion\u00a0of your studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you would like to take a German language proficiency test while still in your home country, you can do so at one of the 154 Goethe-Institut sites worldwide. You will find the address of your local Institut in our\u00a0overview of advisory and contact points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can use the\u00a0Study in Germany database(External link)\u00a0\u00a0to find a suitable course of study or the right university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are two ways to apply for a place at university: At many universities, you can apply via\u00a0uni-ass<\/a>ist e.V.<\/a>\u00a0The\u00a0uni-assist website(External link)\u00a0\u00a0will tell you which universities are included. If your preferred university is not covered by uni-assist, you can submit your application directly to the respective university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It is also possible to complete a dual study programme (duales Studium). This is a way for you to gain work experience in Germany and combine it with theoretical education at the same time. You will find more information on this subject at\u00a0Study in Germany(External link)\u00a0. If you come from a country outside the EU\/EEA, you will also need to apply for a\u00a0visa for studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The question of financing\u00a0your studies in Germany is vital. If you come from a country outside the EU\/EEA\u00a0and need a temporary\u00a0residence title\u00a0for the purpose of studying, you have to prove that you have the financial means to study and live in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To this end, you can set up a\u00a0blocked account\u00a0in Germany with a minimum amount of\u00a0\u20ac11,904\u00a0<\/strong>(as of 2026). Alternatively, you can ask friends or relatives in Germany to hand in a\u00a0Declaration of Commitment\u00a0for you at the\u00a0foreigners authority. Therefore, you might not have to submit proof of your own savings when applying for a\u00a0visa. You can find more information on proof of financial means on the\u00a0Study in Germany(External link)\u00a0\u00a0website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Would you like to fund your studies by means of a scholarship? Numerous institutions in Germany provide financial support on a monthly basis to students who meet certain requirements (e.g.\u00a0extraordinary grades or commitment to social responsibility). However, you need to be aware that scholarships in Germany are rarely awarded from the first semester onwards. Students in higher semesters and doctoral candidates from abroad can apply for the\u00a0DAAD\u00a0scholarship. Some private institutions also provide support for students from abroad. You can find out more about funding options from\u00a0DAAD and other selected funding organisations for international students on the\u00a0DAAD<\/strong>(External link)\u00a0\u00a0website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much money do you need on average in order to cover your everyday expenses while studying in Germany? You will find detailed information on the\u00a0cost of living\u00a0during your studies in Germany on the\u00a0Study in Germany(External link)\u00a0\u00a0website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on your country of origin, you may need a\u00a0visa\u00a0to study in Germany.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n You do not need an entry visa in order to study in Germany if you are a citizen of an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland. You may not need an entry visa either if you are from Australia, Andorra, Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Canada, Monaco, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, San Marino, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or the United States of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All other international students require a visa in order to enter Germany for the purpose of studying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find out what criteria you must meet in order to be issued a visa by visiting the \u201cVisa for studying\u201d\u00a0section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Would you like to study in Germany? In this category, you will learn more about the requirements to be able to study in Germany. Step 1: does your qualification meet the requirements for studying in Germany? If you would like to study in Germany, you need a\u00a0university entrance qualification. To find out whether the qualification […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1125,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAowxtPLDA:productID":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[83,98,79,38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1124","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-europe","category-germany-eu-countries","category-student","category-38"],"yoast_head":"\nStep 2: gaining and providing proof of German-language proficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Strong German skills are a big advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: finding a place in university<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dual study programme: combining theory and practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: securing funding for academic studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Exploring opportunities for scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cost of living<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: applying for a visa to study in Germany<\/h2>\n\n\n\n