Study in Germany

• Recognised bachelor's
• IELTS 6.5 or German B2
• Blocked account
• APS where applicable

After you graduate: 18-month job-seeking residence permit after graduation.

• Valid passport

  Document

  Valid for the full duration of your course.

• University offer letter

  Document

  Unconditional or confirmed enrolment letter.

• Proof of funds

  Financial

  Tuition plus living costs held for the required period.

• Health documents

  Health

  Medical or tuberculosis screening where required.

• Visa application form

  Step

  Complete and pay the official application fee.

• Biometrics appointment

  Appointment

  Fingerprints and photograph at a visa centre.

• Visa interview

  Appointment

  Where required by the destination country.

• Blocked account

  Financial

  Living-cost funds deposited before the visa decision.

• APS certificate

  Document

  Required for applicants from certain countries.

• 24 hoursReach your accommodation and check in
• 24 hoursMessage family that you have arrived safely
• 24 hoursActivate your local SIM / eSIM
• 24 hoursLocate your university campus and travel route
• 7 daysOpen a student bank account in Germany
• 7 daysComplete university registration / enrolment
• 7 daysCollect your student ID card
• 7 daysSet up a public transport card and understand routes
• 7 daysComplete any local registration required for students
• 7 daysFind nearby grocery and essential stores
• 30 daysRegister for healthcare access
• 30 daysUnderstand local laws, tenancy and safety rules
• 30 daysJoin student societies and community groups
• 30 daysCheck part-time work rules and start a job search
• 30 daysAttend orientation and meet your academic advisor
• 7 daysComplete city registration (Anmeldung)
• 30 daysActivate public health insurance