Studying in Germany
Germany has over 82 million inhabitants, which makes it the largest member states of the European Union. Responsibility for higher education in Germany lies primarily with the federal states individually. The federal government only plays a minor role.
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Information about visa and residence
For concrete information and advise about visa and residence you can visit the German Embassy or Consulate in your country. They will help you with the proper formalities for entering the country.
Students coming from EEA Member States (EU + Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) don't need to apply for a visa. Other students should apply for a "Student Visa". Documents have to be presented proving inter alia that the applicant has been accepted for studies by the university. The German mission abroad will then forward the visa application for an opinion to the foreigners authority in the town housing the university.
Social support and grants
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) can inform you about German scholarships and scholarship programmes they offer.
The following organisations also offer scholarships:
- German Research Foundation ,
- Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (Friedrich Ebert Foundation) ,
- Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung (Friedrich Naumann Foundation) ,
- Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (Hanns Seidel Foundation) ,
- Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung (Heinrich Böll Foundation) ,
- Katholischer Akademischer Ausländerdienst (Catholic Academic Exchange Service) ,
- Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (Konrad Adenauer Foundation) ,
- Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (Rosa Luxemburg Foundation) ,
- Deutscher Famulantenaustausch (German Medical Student Exchanges)
Tuition fees
More information about tuition fees and the cost of living can be found on the website of DAAD.
