Important facts

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

University system
Degrees & recognition
Structure of degree programmes


German language

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 AirportBefore you leave for Germany and right after your arrival, there are a few things, which have to be ticked of your list:
Before you leave
After you arrive


Choosing a university & course

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


Scholarships & Financing

Foerderung GanzVarious foundations offer scholarships to international students. For more information on this topic, please check the DAAD Funding Guide.

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