Studying in Germany

Do you want to study in Germany but you do not know the different possibilities? Under what conditions can I enroll in German universities? How to do? Which university to go to?

The German education system has undergone a real transformation. To the point of becoming an excellence pole of world renown and one of the most attractive destinations for worldwide students. 

Who can join a German school or university?

Registration is open to all holders of high school (Abitur) provided to pass one of the recognized language tests, TestDaF or DSH. In order to facilitate the mobility of students, many countries and Germany have concluded a number of agreements on the mutual recognition of university degrees or, more precisely, on an exemption from studies to enable students to continue their studies in the partner country without wasting time. 

Warning: when an institution receives more applications and no available places, a selection is required. The criterion of selection is then the score obtained at high school. Some subjects have a particularly high numerus clausus, for example in medicine, pharmacy and law.

Life in Germany

The cost of living in Germany is more and less high in different cities. Count between € 800  and € 600 per month. Whatever your needs, you should apply to the Studentenwerk of your institution, which provides students with various services such as university restaurants, cafeterias, residences and sports centers. A "social tax" is included in the registration fee to benefit from these services. A ticket for public transport is often included in these costs. At your service also, the Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss (AStA), elected by the student parliament, which participates in the democratic co-management of many German universities.

For your accommodation, you can use the Studentenheim (student hostel): a good way to make contacts very quickly (waiting list can be long!) or living in a shared flat (WG), as most German students do.

As for the helpers, there is no need to send an application to your host university, because it does not grant it! Most are issued by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The Funding Guide also offers scholarships from more than 50 organizations.