Study in Germany

Germany

Germany offers strong engineering and sciences programs; many public universities have low or no tuition for international students.

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Language: GermanCurrency: EURVisa: Student visa / residence permitUniversities: 15+

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15+ in Germany

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Country guide

Before you arrive

Apply for student visa / residence permit
Open blocked account (Sperrkonto) if required
Arrange WG or student dorm housing
Get travel and health insurance

After arrival

Register address (Anmeldung) at Bürgeramt
Enroll at university and get student ID
Open a German bank account
Register with Ausländerbehörde if needed

Cost of living

Rent (shared): €300–600/month depending on city
Semester contribution: €150–350
Public transport semester ticket often included

Quick facts

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Region

Europe

Latitude

Timezone

CET (UTC+1)

Emergency

112

Longitude

Subregion

Western Europe

Official study resources

DAAD
German Academic Exchange Service — scholarships and study programs
Higher Education Compass
Official database of German higher education institutions

Popular institutions

Technical University of Munich

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Munich

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Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich

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Munich

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Student life tips

Learn basic German even for English programs
Use WG-Gesucht for shared flats
Carry cash/card for bureaucracy appointments

Heidelberg University

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Heidelberg

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Humboldt University of Berlin

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Berlin

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Free University of Berlin

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Berlin

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RWTH Aachen University

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Aachen

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University of Freiburg

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Freiburg

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University of Tübingen

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Tübingen

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Why study in Germany

Before you arrive
Apply for student visa / residence permit
After arrival
Register address (Anmeldung) at Bürgeramt
Cost of living
Rent (shared): €300–600/month depending on city

Visa overview

Student visa / residence permit

Living costs

Rent (shared): €300–600/month depending on city
Semester contribution: €150–350
Public transport semester ticket often included

Tuition overview

Average tuition from catalog data: ~$12,000 USD per year (varies by program).

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Before you arrive

Apply for student visa / residence permit
Open blocked account (Sperrkonto) if required
Arrange WG or student dorm housing
Get travel and health insurance

After you arrive

Register address (Anmeldung) at Bürgeramt
Enroll at university and get student ID
Open a German bank account
Register with Ausländerbehörde if needed

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — Germany

Student visa / residence permit

Living costs — Germany

Rent (shared): €300–600/month depending on city

How do I choose a university abroad?

Compare programs, tuition, city costs, and visa requirements. Reloka lets you shortlist universities and build a relocation plan.

What documents do I usually need?

Typical documents include academic transcripts, passport, language test scores, and financial proof — requirements vary by country and program.

Can I plan my budget before applying?

Yes. Use Reloka's budget tools to estimate tuition, housing, and living costs for your destination.

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Essential info to help you plan your move

Before you arrive

Apply for student visa / residence permit

See guide below

After arrival

See guide below

Cost of living

Rent (shared): €300–600/month depending on city

See guide below

Germany

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Popular institutions

Why study in Germany

Visa overview

Living costs

Tuition overview

Before you arrive

After you arrive

Frequently asked questions

Visa overview — Germany

Living costs — Germany

How do I choose a university abroad?

What documents do I usually need?

Can I plan my budget before applying?

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