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Study in Germany

Explore Bachelor's and Master's opportunities in Germany with TRUEMATICS. Get guidance on course selection, university applications, documentation, student visa preparation, living costs and your next steps after graduation.

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Plan your Germany journey

Germany offers a broad higher-education landscape covering research universities, universities of applied sciences and specialist institutions.

Bachelor'sUndergraduate options
Master'sPostgraduate options
EnglishMany international programmes
CareerPost-study pathways
Why choose Germany

A strong European destination for higher education

Germany offers students a wide choice of higher-education institutions, programmes and academic pathways. TRUEMATICS helps students understand the options and plan applications according to their academic background and goals.

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Wide University Choice

Explore research universities, universities of applied sciences and specialist institutions across Germany.

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Technology & Engineering

Germany has a broad academic and industrial ecosystem across engineering, technology, computing and applied sciences.

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International Programmes

Students can find English-taught options, particularly at postgraduate level, alongside programmes taught in German.

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Career Planning

Understand study, work and post-study residence options before selecting a programme and destination city.

Study levels

Bachelor's and Master's opportunities

TRUEMATICS supports students exploring undergraduate and postgraduate study options in Germany. Programme language, academic prerequisites and admission routes vary by institution.

Bachelor's in Germany

Explore undergraduate programmes across engineering, computing, business, science, design and other academic areas. German-language proficiency may be required for many Bachelor's programmes, while some international programmes are offered in English.

EngineeringComputer ScienceBusinessScienceDesign

Master's in Germany

Germany is a major destination for postgraduate study, particularly in engineering, technology, data, management, sustainability and applied sciences. English-taught Master's programmes are available across many institutions.

EngineeringData & AIManagementRenewable EnergyComputer Science
Planning your application

Germany Intakes

Intake availability and application deadlines vary by university and programme. Always check the deadline for your selected course before preparing the application.

Winter Semester

Generally the main intake for many programmes. Applications can open several months before the semester begins.

Summer Semester

Available for selected programmes and institutions. Course availability is more limited than the winter intake in many cases.

Early Preparation

Students should begin shortlisting universities, checking eligibility and preparing documents well before the relevant deadline.

University options

Universities & Institutions in Germany

Explore universities and higher-education institutions in Germany. Course availability, eligibility and intake options vary by institution.

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TU DresdenA research-focused technical university known for engineering, science and technology programmes.
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TU Munchen (TUM)A leading technical university offering strong programmes in engineering, technology, science and management.
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Universitat AugsburgA comprehensive university offering programmes across economics, sciences, humanities and social sciences.
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Universitat UlmA science-oriented university with strengths in medicine, engineering, computer science and natural sciences.
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Universitat Erlangen-NurnbergA comprehensive research university with strong engineering, science, medicine and business offerings.
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Hochschule BremenA practice-oriented university of applied sciences with international programmes across technology, business and social fields.
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Fachhochschule AachenA university of applied sciences focused on engineering, technology, business and practical career preparation.
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Universitat GiessenA comprehensive university with programmes spanning natural sciences, life sciences, humanities and social sciences.
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Universitat StuttgartA research university particularly known for engineering, architecture, mobility and technology-related studies.
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Hochschule CoburgA university of applied sciences offering practical programmes in engineering, business, design and health.
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Technische Hochschule IngolstadtA technology-focused university of applied sciences with strengths in engineering, mobility and business.
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Universitat zu KielA comprehensive university offering study and research across sciences, medicine, economics and humanities.
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Universitat TubingenA research university with a broad academic profile spanning medicine, sciences, humanities and social sciences.
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Hochschule AnhaltA university of applied sciences offering practical programmes in engineering, design, business and agriculture.
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Hochschule WismarA university of applied sciences known for engineering, business, design and maritime-related study options.
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Hochschule fur Bildende KunsteAn arts-focused higher education institution centred on fine arts, design and creative practice.
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Fachhochschule KolnA large university of applied sciences offering programmes across engineering, business, media and applied disciplines.
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TU DortmundA research university with strong engineering, natural sciences, computer science, education and economics programmes.
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RWTH AachenA major technical university known for engineering, technology, natural sciences and interdisciplinary research.
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Ostfalia HochschuleA university of applied sciences offering practical programmes in engineering, business, social work and design.
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Hochschule EsslingenA practice-oriented institution with strong engineering, automotive, business and applied technology programmes.
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Hochschule fur Angewandte Wissenschaften HamburgA university of applied sciences with programmes in engineering, computer science, business, design and health.
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Hochschule FurtwangenA technology-oriented university of applied sciences known for computer science, engineering, business and digital studies.
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Hochschule Rhein-WaalAn international university of applied sciences offering many programmes taught in English across technology and business.
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TU Cottbus-SenftenbergA technical university offering programmes in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences and related fields.
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Hochschule MannheimA university of applied sciences with strong programmes in engineering, biotechnology, business and social fields.
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TU Hamburg-HarburgA research-oriented technical university focused on engineering, technology, logistics and sustainable innovation.
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Universitat MagdeburgA research university with strengths in engineering, computer science, economics, medicine and natural sciences.
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Fachhochschule MunsterA large university of applied sciences offering practice-oriented study across engineering, business, health and social fields.
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Jacobs UniversityAn international, English-language university with a multidisciplinary focus and a diverse student community.
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Hochschule fur Technik, Wirtschaft und MedienA university of applied sciences offering practical programmes across technology, business, media and related fields.
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Universitat BremenA research university with broad strengths in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences and marine-related research.
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Universitat BochumA comprehensive research university offering a wide range of programmes across science, engineering, humanities and social sciences.
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Universitat RostockA comprehensive university with study areas including engineering, medicine, natural sciences, economics and humanities.
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Universitat des SaarlandesA research university known for computer science, language studies, medicine, law and interdisciplinary research.
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Hochschule fur Technik und WirtschaftA practice-oriented university of applied sciences focused on technology, business and applied professional education.
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Universitat HohenheimA university particularly recognised for agricultural sciences, natural sciences, economics and related interdisciplinary research.
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Universitat Koblenz-LandauA university with programmes spanning computer science, education, natural sciences and social sciences.
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Technische Hochschule DeggendorfA practice-oriented technical university with programmes in engineering, business, health and digital technologies.
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Universitat KasselA comprehensive university offering programmes across engineering, natural sciences, economics, social sciences and humanities.
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Hochschule KemptenA university of applied sciences known for practical programmes in engineering, business, computer science and health.
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Hochschule Ravensburg-WeingartenA university of applied sciences with strong engineering, business and technology-oriented programmes.
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Karlsruher Institut fur TechnologieA research institution and technical university known for engineering, computer science, science and innovation.
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Hochschule RosenheimA university of applied sciences offering programmes in engineering, business, design, wood technology and related fields.
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Hochschule DarmstadtA university of applied sciences with strengths in computer science, engineering, media, business and applied sciences.
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Universitat PaderbornA research university offering programmes in computer science, engineering, business, sciences and humanities.
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Hochschule FuldaA university of applied sciences offering programmes in health, social sciences, food, business and technology.
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TU KaiserslauternA technical university known for engineering, computer science, natural sciences and interdisciplinary technology research.
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Hochschule BremerhavenA practice-oriented university of applied sciences with programmes in maritime, engineering, business and food-related fields.
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Universitat FlensburgA university offering programmes in education, economics, sustainability, social sciences and related interdisciplinary areas.
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TU BerlinA major technical university offering strong programmes in engineering, computer science, architecture and technology.
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Universitat zu KolnA comprehensive research university with strong programmes in business, economics, law, sciences and humanities.
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Universitat OldenburgA research university known for programmes in medicine, education, sustainability, natural sciences and engineering.
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ESCP Europe BerlinAn international business school offering management and business education in a multicultural European setting.
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Universitat BayreuthA research university with strengths in economics, law, engineering, sciences, health and interdisciplinary studies.
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Universitat BonnA major research university with broad strengths in mathematics, sciences, economics, humanities and medicine.
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Universitat GreifswaldA historic research university offering programmes in medicine, natural sciences, law and humanities.
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Hochschule fur Nachhaltige EntwicklungA sustainability-focused university of applied sciences offering programmes related to environment, forestry, business and conservation.
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Fachhochschule Frankfurt am MainA university of applied sciences offering practical study in engineering, business, social work, health and related areas.
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TU DarmstadtA technical university known for computer science, engineering, natural sciences and technology research.
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Technische Hochschule MittelhessenA university of applied sciences offering practical programmes in engineering, business, computer science and health.
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TU ChemnitzA technical university with strengths in engineering, computer science, natural sciences and business studies.
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Hochschule Ostwestfalen-LippeA university of applied sciences offering programmes in engineering, computer science, business, design and environmental fields.
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TU Bergakademie FreibergA technical university known for resources, mining, materials, engineering, environmental sciences and related research.
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Hochschule Weihenstephan-TriesdorfA university of applied sciences specialising in agriculture, food, biotechnology, environment and sustainable land use.
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Hochschule TrierA university of applied sciences offering programmes in engineering, business, computer science, design and related fields.
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Universitat GottingenA major research university with broad strengths in natural sciences, life sciences, humanities and social sciences.
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Hochschule NiederrheinA university of applied sciences offering practical programmes in engineering, business, textiles, design and health.
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Hochschule AugsburgA university of applied sciences focused on engineering, business, computer science, architecture and design.
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Universitat SiegenA research university offering programmes across engineering, computer science, economics, education and humanities.
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Berliner Technische Kunsthochschule (btk)A creative higher education institution focused on communication design, digital media, photography and visual arts.
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Universitat Freiburg im BreisgauA comprehensive research university with strong programmes in sciences, medicine, engineering and humanities.
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Universitat WeimarA specialised university known for architecture, urbanism, civil engineering, media and design.
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Hochschule MunchenA large university of applied sciences offering practical programmes in engineering, business, computer science and design.
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TU ClausthalA technical university with strengths in engineering, natural sciences, energy, materials and related technologies.
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Universitat Halle-WittenbergA comprehensive research university offering programmes in natural sciences, medicine, law, humanities and social sciences.
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Hochschule fur Technik StuttgartA university of applied sciences focused on architecture, engineering, construction, computer science and business.
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Hochschule AalenA practice-oriented university of applied sciences known for engineering, business, computer science and health technologies.
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Freie Universitat BerlinA major research university with broad strengths in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and medicine.
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Humboldt-Universitat zu BerlinA historic research university offering a wide range of programmes across sciences, humanities and social sciences.
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Universitat PotsdamA research university offering programmes in sciences, teacher education, humanities, economics and social sciences.
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HafenCity Universitat HamburgA specialised university focused on architecture, urban planning, civil engineering and metropolitan development.
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Ernst-Abbe-FachhochschuleA university of applied sciences with practical programmes in engineering, business, health and computer science.
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Hochschule KarlsruheA university of applied sciences known for engineering, computer science, business and applied technology.
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Hochschule HofA university of applied sciences offering programmes in engineering, business, computer science and environmental studies.
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Universitat WurzburgA comprehensive research university with strong programmes in medicine, sciences, law, humanities and economics.
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Fachhochschule SudwestfalenA university of applied sciences offering practical programmes in engineering, business, computer science and technology.
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Hochschule UlmA technology-focused university of applied sciences with programmes in engineering, computer science and applied technologies.
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Hochschule Emden/ LeerA university of applied sciences offering practical programmes in engineering, business, maritime studies and technology.
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Universitat Duisburg-EssenA comprehensive research university with strengths in engineering, medicine, natural sciences, economics and social sciences.
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Hochschule PforzheimA university of applied sciences known for business, engineering, design and practical international programmes.
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Internationale Hochschule Bad HonnefAn international higher education institution offering career-focused programmes in business, hospitality, tourism and related fields.
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Hochschule Magdeburg-StendalA university of applied sciences offering programmes in engineering, business, health, social sciences and applied technologies.
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Universitat HannoverA research university offering strong programmes in engineering, natural sciences, architecture, economics and related fields.
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Fachhochschule FlensburgA university of applied sciences with practical programmes in engineering, business, maritime studies and technology.
University names and institutional structures can change over time. TRUEMATICS can help you identify the appropriate institution and programme for your academic profile and intended intake.
Popular study areas

Courses to Explore in Germany

Programme availability varies by institution. Popular areas include:

Computer Science & ITArtificial IntelligenceData ScienceSoftware EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringAutomotive EngineeringPower EngineeringRenewable EnergyProcess EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringBusiness & ManagementFinanceProject ManagementLogisticsSustainabilityEnvironmental EngineeringArchitecture & Planning
Budget planning

Tuition Fees & Living Costs

Germany is known for a wide range of public and private higher-education options, but the cost depends on the institution, programme, state and student lifestyle. Do not assume that every programme has the same fee structure.

Tuition Fees

Many programmes at public universities do not charge conventional tuition fees, but semester contributions and other charges can apply. Some programmes and private institutions charge tuition fees. TRUEMATICS can help you identify the fee structure for your chosen course.

Living Costs

Living costs vary by city and accommodation. Rent, food, transport, insurance and personal expenses should all be included in your budget. Your visa financial proof is a separate requirement from tuition fees.

2026 Financial Proof

For a German study visa, the official federal portal states that students can demonstrate sufficient funds through a blocked account of at least €11,904 in 2026, a scholarship or a declaration of commitment.

Budget Planning

Prepare a realistic first-year budget covering tuition where applicable, semester contribution, accommodation, insurance, travel, food and other personal costs.

Admissions

Germany Admission Requirements

Requirements depend on the university, programme and your previous qualification. TRUEMATICS helps you assess the documents before application.

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Academic Profile

Review your qualification, subjects, grades and programme-specific prerequisites.

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Language

Check whether the programme requires English or German language proficiency.

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Documents

Prepare transcripts, certificates, passport, CV, SOP and other required documents.

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Application

Submit applications according to each university's process and deadline.

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Offer & Visa

After admission, prepare the financial, insurance and visa documentation.

Student visa & residence

Germany Student Visa Guidance

International students normally need the appropriate German visa or residence permission before beginning their studies, depending on nationality and circumstances.

Key Financial Requirement

  • For 2026, the official federal portal states a blocked-account amount of at least €11,904 for the study visa route.
  • Other accepted forms of proof can include a scholarship or declaration of commitment, subject to the applicable rules.
  • Financial requirements can change, so students should verify the amount applicable when they apply.

Typical Preparation Areas

  • University admission or enrolment documentation
  • Passport and visa application documentation
  • Proof of financial resources
  • Health insurance and accommodation arrangements where required
  • Language and academic documents as applicable
Life in Germany

Living Expenses for Students

Accommodation is usually one of the largest expenses. Costs can differ considerably between cities and housing types, so your personal budget should be prepared around the location of your university.

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Accommodation

Compare student residences, shared accommodation and private rentals in your university city.

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Food

Plan for groceries and occasional meals outside according to your lifestyle.

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Transport

Budget for local and regional travel and check the transport arrangements available to students.

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Insurance & Personal Costs

Include health insurance, phone, study materials and other regular personal expenses.

Part-time work

Can International Students Work in Germany?

Yes. The current federal guidance states that third-country students may work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year without approval from the Federal Employment Agency. The alternative limit is up to 20 hours per week during lecture periods.

During Studies

Students from third countries can generally work within the permitted limits. Student assistant roles can have different treatment under the applicable rules.

Plan Work Around Study

Part-time employment should be planned around academic commitments and the conditions of your residence permission.

After graduation

Post-Study Opportunities in Germany

Germany provides a residence route for eligible international graduates who want to look for qualified employment after completing their studies.

Up to 18 Months for Job Search

According to the current federal guidance, graduates from third countries can obtain a residence permit for up to 18 months to look for qualified employment. During this period, they can take up employment while searching.

Move into Qualified Employment

Once a suitable qualified position is secured, graduates can apply to switch to the appropriate residence route for skilled employment or an EU Blue Card, subject to the applicable requirements.

Why TRUEMATICS

Guidance from Course Selection to Visa

Our team helps students understand the application journey and prepare each stage according to their selected university and programme.

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Course Shortlisting

Discuss academic background, interests and intended career direction before shortlisting options.

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Application Support

Get assistance with university applications and supporting documentation.

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Visa Guidance

Understand the documentation, financial proof and preparation required for the student visa process.

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Pre-Departure

Prepare for accommodation, travel and the practical steps involved in moving to Germany.

Germany study guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for students planning higher education in Germany.

Is Germany suitable for Bachelor's and Master's study?

Yes. Germany has a broad higher-education system with Bachelor's, Master's and other academic pathways. Programme language and eligibility vary by institution.

Are all German universities tuition-free?

No. Many public-university programmes do not charge conventional tuition fees, but semester contributions and other costs can apply. Private institutions and some programmes charge tuition.

Can I study in English in Germany?

Yes. English-taught programmes are available, particularly at Master's level, although many Bachelor's programmes are taught in German.

How much money is required for a Germany student visa in 2026?

The current federal portal states that a blocked account of at least €11,904 can be used as proof of funds for a study visa in 2026, alongside other permitted forms of financial proof.

Can international students work while studying?

Yes. Current federal guidance permits third-country students to work up to 140 full days or 280 half-days per year, with an alternative of up to 20 hours per week during lecture periods.

What happens after I graduate in Germany?

Eligible third-country graduates can generally obtain a residence permit for up to 18 months to search for qualified employment, subject to the applicable conditions.

Does TRUEMATICS help with the Germany application process?

Yes. TRUEMATICS provides guidance on course and university selection, applications, documentation, visa preparation and pre-departure support.

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