Plan your Studies
© Information for international scholarship holders and applicants.
© Prospective students can choose between different types of higher education institutions in Germany: there are universities, universities of applied sciences ..
© Whether Bachelor, Master, state examination or doctorate: the range of courses and degrees available in Germany is wide. It's worth knowing how they differ.
© If you want to study at a German higher education institution you will have to meet certain requirements - here are important prerequisites for applying.
© This ranking by the Centre for Higher Education (CHE) allows you to find the right university for your subject of choice.
© International students often need a visa to enter Germany - depending on where you come from and how long you plan to stay here.
© Germany is not particularly expensive compared to other European countries. This page will tell you what education and living costs to expect.
© The DAAD can help students and researchers with disabilities or chronic illnesses find the right answers, regarding how to go about studying abroad.
First steps in Germany
© Once you have arrived in Germany, one of the most important things is to register at the residents registration office.
© At the start of the semester, the new students enrol at their higher education institution. If you are already in your studies, you have to re-register.
© How well you get through the semester depends mainly on how well organised you are. Our semester planning tips can help.
© There are a number of things international students need to take care of once they have arrived in Germany. We will tell you what to do and where to go.
© There are many opportunities to improve your language skills in Germany. Here is an overview of the options.
© The most important points of contact – from the International Office through student services - are listed here.