Important facts

Graduates, Photo: Lichtenscheid/DAAD
Graduates, Photo: Lichtenscheid/DAAD
Information on the German university system and possible degrees you can achieve:

University system
Degrees & recognition
Structure of degree programmes
Study ABC
University's Welcome Packages


German language

Sommerkurse in Deutschland, Bild: Frommann/DAAD
Sommerkurse in Deutschland, Bild: Frommann/DAAD

The native language in Germany is German. We tell you some possibilities, how you can learn this language:
Summer courses
Learning German
Testing your German


Admission requirements

Abflug nach Deutschland, Bild: Cologne Bonn Airport
Abflug nach Deutschland, Bild: Cologne Bonn Airport
Before you leave for Germany and right after your arrival, there are a few things, which have to be ticked of your list e.g. getting the right visa or applying to university:
Before you leave
After you arrive


Choosing a university & course

Suche nach dem Studiengang, Bild: DAAD
Suche nach dem Studiengang, Bild: DAAD
The DAAD-Database helps you to find suitable degree courses at German universities.


Scholarships & Financing

Foerderung Ganz
Foerderung Ganz
Various foundations offer scholarships to international students.


Preparatory & Introductory Courses

Studienkolleg, Bild: Hagenguth/DAAD
Studienkolleg, Bild: Hagenguth/DAAD
If you want to prepare to studying in Germany you can absolve one of the various preparatory or introductory courses.

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