If you have decided to study in Germany, you will need a student visa. A Schengen visa is sufficient for studies of up to 3 months while a German national visa is required for studies lasting more than 3 months. If you enter Germany with a national visa, you must extend your stay by applying for a residence permit to study in Germany through the relevant immigration authority. In addition to your visa and residence permit, you will also need a university entrance qualification. The university entrance qualification will be issued to you if your school-leaving certificate is equivalent to a German higher education entrance qualification.

The language skills required to study in Germany currently include a TelC German C1 language level or a B2 university certificate. As a prospective student in Germany, you must provide specific proof of financial means: – You must demonstrate that you can secure your own livelihood during your time in Germany. To do this, you should transfer approximately €934 per month that you plan to stay in Germany to a blocked account. – You should provide commitments and evidence of your parents’ income and assets.

The average processing time for a German student visa is up to 25 days. Processing times may vary depending on the country of application and the specific German embassy or consulate. Typically, all other applications for a German study visa are processed within 3 months. After successfully completing your studies in Germany, you have the opportunity to apply for an 18-month residence permit to search for work. While searching for a qualifying job, you can accept any type of employment in Germany to support yourself. If you secure a job after finishing your studies, you can obtain either a residence permit for skilled workers or an EU Blue Card.