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Step 3 Learn the Language You must submit your application once the call for
In Germany, most undergraduate courses are taught in application is opened and then wait for the admission letter.
the native language, whereas many study programs at
higher academic levels are taught entirely or partially in Depending on what level of studies you’re pursuing in
the German language. On the other than at university, Germany, the application procedures vary slightly.
you will often have to speak German with locals. Having a

solid-rock knowledge in the German language guarantees Step 6 German Student Visa
you will comprehend study materials, understand what We suggest you contact the German embassy/consulate in
is taught in lectures while being able to express your person and make a visa appointment while collecting the
thoughts properly. documents.

Universities in Germany
are a hub for international
students and admission
committees are heavily
loaded with foreign
applications. Going
through all the applications
takes time so you need to
submit your application
as soon as possible to take
advantage.

Step 4 Financial Resources
An international student in Germany must possess a Make sure that you have secured the proper fi nancial
minimum of €10,236 which is estimated to be enough for means for studying in Germany. We suggest opening a
a student to cover the cost of living for the first year of his blocked bank account with Fintiba. Fintiba is a German

studies. This amount of money needs to be deposited into company and is officially approved by the German Federal

a German blocked bank account. Foreign Offi ce.
Usually, 6 months before your application would be early Along with other documents, the German embassy/
enough to start collecting this money and two weeks before consulate in your home country will also require you to

applying for your student visa you must have them deposited. get a health insurance policy after getting the student visa.
Step 5 Step 7 Accommodation

Most of the German universities are part of the national Though accommodation in Germany for international
university online application platform known as UniAssist. students is not that expensive but is normal that as
You may also browse www.DAAD.in a foreign student, you should strive to find the most

financially suitable place for you.
Universities in Germany are a hub for international
students and admission committees are heavily loaded You can try to find an accommodation online before

with foreign applications. Going through all the landing in Germany you must find accommodation as
applications takes time so you need to submit your soon as you gain your student visa. Two weeks before your
application as soon as possible to take advantage. landing in Germany should be fi ne.

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