Study in Germany

Study in Germany

Education at German universities is well-known worldwide. That does not only apply to chemistry, physics, maths and engineering but also to humanities and natural sciences.

Germany offers its students different kinds of higher education institutions. In addition to traditional institutions such as universities and universities of applied sciences, universities of cooperative education offer academic education as well.

German Higher Education System

For more information on higher education institutions and degrees in Germany click here.

Institutions at Universities

The international office (Akademisches Auslandsamt or Internationales Büro) is the first place to go for international applicants. It provides students with information on admission requirements, tuition fees, conditions, entry into and stay in Germany, as well as information on daily life, e.g. accommodation and work. The offer also covers help with bureaucratic formalities and introduction and orientation events.

The Allgemeine Studierendenausschuss (AStA) officially represents the interests of students at the respective university and also their political interests toward the university and the state. The AStA furthermore advises on various aspects of student life such as funding, accommodation, work and also offers legal advice.  

Degrees

KISSWIN does not give an overview of degrees in German Higher Education Institutions.

The following websites offer information on degrees and search engines.

  • DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)


Languages: German, English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic and many more

Studienwahl

Languages: German

Hochschulrektorenkonferenz

Languages: German, English

Admission requirements

International applicants have to apply for admission. At this it is checked whether the achievements of the applicant are equal to the requirements of the respective higher education institution. In case they are not, certain examinations have to be done.

Abitur (A-levels) is a precondition for basic degrees. To be admitted for a master degree, students have to have a bachelor or an equivalent degree. Typically the university itself tests whether the applicant qualifies for the degree; Uni-Assist, the Arbeits- und Servicestelle für Internationale Studienbewerbungen, also might test the applicants.

You will find further information on admission at the DAAD and Uni-Assist.

Funding

Students coming from abroad have the opportunity to be funded by their home country or by German based institutions. However, not all promotional organisations and subsidies are available for foreign students. The duration of one’s stay could be a condition for such support. There are further establishments that provide support to students from certain countries.

For further information on funding click DAAD.
You can also use the subsidies research or guidance by KISSWIN.

Languages

For degrees that are not taught in German, students are generally not required to prove their German language abilities. For degrees that are taught in German, universities will usually require proof that the student has a sufficient understanding of the German language. This process typically takes place via the Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang (DSH). Universities usually offer language courses for international students, often for the respective degrees.

Accommodation

The international office often assists with looking for accommodation. One option is accommodation provided by the university. The international office gives information about where to find private accommodation. The AStA also might offer help.

Nationwide websites specialising in student accommodation: