Study in Germany
Low or no tuition at public universities
- Language of study
- German or English tracks
- Typical intakes
- September · March
- Student visa
- National visa (type D)
- Part-time work
- 140 full or 280 half days per year
Why Germany
Public universities in Germany charge little or no tuition even for international students, so your main cost is living. In exchange, academic and language requirements are strict.
Little or no tuition
Public universities charge a semester contribution instead of tuition.
Engineering strength
Deep program choice in engineering and applied sciences.
18-month job search
Graduates get a residence permit to look for relevant work.
What It Costs
Tuition
EUR 0–500 / semester
Semester contribution covers admin and a transport pass.
Living
EUR 850–1,100 / month
Rent dominates, and dominates more in Munich.
Blocked account
~EUR 11,900 / year
Amount is set annually by German authorities.
Figures are indicative ranges for planning. Exact amounts depend on the university, city, and the intake you apply for.
Entry Requirements
- ✓Recognised secondary qualification, often via a Studienkolleg year
- ✓IELTS 6.5+ for English tracks, or TestDaF / DSH for German tracks
- ✓APS certificate where applicable
- ✓Blocked account (Sperrkonto) with the required balance
- ✓Motivation letter and CV
Intakes & Deadlines
Winter semester (September)
Apply Apr–JulMain intake, most programs open.
Summer semester (March)
Apply Oct–JanLimited program list.
Visa & Work Rights
Visa type
National visa (type D) for study
Processing time
6–12 weeks, embassy appointment dependent
Work rights
140 full days or 280 half days per year
Watch out: Book the embassy appointment as early as possible — the wait, not the decision, is usually the bottleneck.
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