Kumar Ashish
Kumar Ashish is the founder and editor of German Campus. He studies Engineering Physics at Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg and has lived in Germany for around ten years. From 2019 to 2025 he was National Chairman of the Bundesverband ausländischer Studierender (BAS), the federal association of international students in Germany, and he serves as a student representative on the Executive Board of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). He oversees all German Campus guides on visas, studying and living in Germany.
Cost of Living in Germany: Guide for Indian Students
Cost of living in Germany for Indian students: rent, food, health insurance, transport and the blocked account, plus practical tips to save money.
Study in Germany: German Language Skills & Certificate Requirements
Which German language certificate do you need to study in Germany? TestDaF, DSH and other certificates, and the levels universities ask for.
Expat in Germany: Improving Social Life
Feeling isolated as an expat in Germany? Practical ways to make friends, join clubs and communities, handle language barriers and build a social life.
Academic Skills: Effective Note-Taking Methods Guide
Proven note-taking methods for university lectures in Germany, plus digital and paper tools that help international students organise notes.
German Student Visa Guide for International Students
German student visa guide: requirements, blocked account, health insurance, documents and application steps for international students from outside the EU.
Working Student in Germany: Hours Allowed for International Students?
How many hours can international students work in Germany? Working-hour rules for non-EU students, Werkstudent jobs.
Balance Work and Studies: Guide for International Students in Germany
How international students in Germany balance part-time work and studies: working-hour limits, time management.
Visa Guide: Changing Universities in Germany and Transfer Options
Effective communication with the Ausländerbehörde and academic advisors is crucial. Building a strong support network and setting clear academic goals will contribute to a successful transfer experience, even if you transfer to another university.
Residence Permit Extension: Apply for an Extension of Stay
With careful preparation and persistence, you can successfully navigate the extension of your residence permit in Germany and complete your studies.
