Study, Work & Live in Germany: Guides for International Students
Free, independent guides for international students in Germany, based on official sources.
✓ Based on official sources✓ Written by Kumar Ashish, Germany’s national student leader with 9+ years of leadership for international students✓ Free to read
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Your Germany journey
Click a step to see what to do and when. Five steps from planning to your first job.
What to do
- Shortlist 3 to 5 programmes and check if they teach in English or German
- Check the language requirement (IELTS/TOEFL or TestDaF/DSH)
- Plan your budget: student visa applicants need a blocked account of €11,904 for the first year (€992 a month, the 2026 amount set by the Federal Foreign Office, last checked October 2026). Blocked account guide
What to do
- Get your APS certificate if you studied in India
- Convert your grades to the German scale
- Apply via uni-assist or directly: most deadlines are 15 July (winter) and 15 January (summer)
What to do
- Book your embassy appointment as early as possible
- Open a blocked account and get your confirmation
- Prepare documents, admission letter and health insurance
What to do
- Register your address (Anmeldung) within 14 days
- Enrol at university and activate health insurance
- Book your residence permit appointment
What to do
- Work up to 140 full or 280 half days a year
- Extend your residence permit before it expires
- After graduation: up to 18 months to find a job
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