Your guide to studying in Germany

Viele deutsche Hochschulen bieten internationale Studiengänge.

How well do I need to speak German? How can I find the right university? Are scholarships available? This is where you will find answers.

Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten, online in Deutschland zu studieren.

Study online at German universities

Gain international experience without travelling: we show you how you can study in Germany from home.

Windkraft und mehr: Studierende stellen sich Herausforderungen

Studying for the future

Energy and security issues, health and environmental protection: five degree programmes in Germany devoted to pressing issues.

Study in Germany

Can I study in Germany for free? Which is the best uni in Germany? How do I apply for a student visa? How can I study in Germany on a scholarship? In Germany are there uni courses in English? And what requirements do I have to meet? This is where you’ll find the answers to all these questions – and many more besides.

Graduiertenfeier an der Universität Bonn

Germany’s top universities

Cutting-edge research: Germany’s Universities of Excellence, their special features and international partnerships.

Stipendium: Starthilfe für die akademische Karriere.

Studying in Germany with a scholarship

Many organizations finance international students in Germany. Here you can find the most important providers of scholarships.

Attraktives Studienland: internationale Studierende an der TUM

Good reasons for German universities

Stefan Kögler of the TU Munich explains in an interview what Germany has to offer international students.

Neue Menschen kennenzulernen ist leicht mit Erasmus.

Across Europe with Erasmus

Openness, self-confidence, language skills: what other benefits does an Erasmus exchange bring with it? Participants report.

Studierende in Deutschland: eine internationale Gemeinschaft

With Erasmus to Germany

These are some tips that Erasmus students should know when they come to Germany.

Ort der Spitzenforschung: die Universität Tübingen

Excellent universities

The most important facts about Germany’s Universities of Excellence – and why other universities are also outstanding.

Programmes

What to study in Germany?

Employers worldwide value German degrees. And there is a huge range of courses on offer: Germany boasts more than 420 higher education institutions with over 21,000 different study programmes. You want to do your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Germany? There is a suitable programme for almost every project. Whether you want to study medicine, environmental engineering, robotics, agricultural sciencesor peace and conflict research, you will find the right course.

Neue Wege der Lebensmittelproduktion studieren.

Studying for food

Wars and climate change threaten food security. Find out here what degree programmes address this issue.

Ausbildung im Bereich Künstliche Intelligenz

Excellent places for AI talents

In Germany there are numerous renowned research centres for artificial intelligence. We are introducing a selection for you.

Das Musikstudium in Deutschland ist international hoch angesehen.

Studying music in Germany

Almost all music professionals study music at the start of their careers. In this respect Germany offers excellent conditions.

Erneuerbare Energie ist zentral für nachhaltiges Bauen

Studying sustainable construction

Studying diversity

Expertise in Bioinformatik ist auf dem Arbeitsmarkt gefragt.

Thinking in two different worlds

Careers that will still be sought-after in the future: bioinformatics combines biology and computer science and speeds up research.

In Zukunft sehr gefragt: Pflegeberufe mit und ohne Studium.

Caring for other people

Careers that will remain sought-after in the future: discover here how important care will be and why a university course can be meaningful.

Nour aus Syrien studiert World Heritage an der BTU

You can study cultural preservation here

Learn how best to protect World Heritage at the international World Heritage Studies programme.

Facts about Germany

As a place to learn and research, Germany enjoys a strong international reputation, from its school system to the dual vocational education system and its varied higher education system.

Facts about Germany

Facts and Figures

Studying abroad in Germany

Germany is considered an attractive study destination worldwide and is one of the most popular destinations for international students. Some 11 per cent of all students at German universities came from abroad in 2021. And there are plenty of reasons for that. Here are some facts and figures about studying in Germany.

Quick facts

325,000 international students are enrolled at German universities. That’s 11 per cent of all students.

55,000 international scientists are researching and teaching at German universities.

96 per cent of international students want to complete their degrees in Germany.

42 per cent are enrolled in engineering sciences.

18,000 visiting students are taking part in the European funding programme Erasmus in Germany.

Application

Requirements to study in Germany

So how can I study in Germany? You need to fulfil certain requirements to apply to German universities and to study in Germany on undergraduate or doctoral programmes. What is more, applications differ greatly from those for a job, for instance. Your first port of call is the Akademisches Auslandsamt (AAA) of the university you wish to attend in Germany. At some universities it is called the International Office or International Center (IC). There advisers are on hand to provide comprehensive information on the application process: admission requirements, deadlines, application requirements, language courses and much more besides. Here you can find guides on studying or doing a doctorate in Germany.

Applying for a study place

Strukturierte Promotion: Forschung in Teamarbeit

The way to a doctorate

Tips and tricks

Testimonials and helpful links

How well do I have to speak German, how do I find the right university? Here you will find answers, the most important websites and contact persons. In addition, foreign students tell you about their insider tips for studying in Germany.

Seven tips about studying in Germany

Studying in Germany – 10 tips

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Step by step

Applying for a student visa in Germany

Obtaining a visa is one of the most important and first steps for prospective students from abroad. Germany offers various kinds of student visa, for which you can apply from the German Embassy or German Consulate in your home country. Make sure you get one before arriving in Germany.

If you are looking to study in Germany, this checklist will help get you off to a successful start:

Know your goals
Which study course or programme do you want to take?
Check all requirements
Among other things, you will need proof of financial resources – you can also find out about a scholarship
Apply for a student visa
Contact the German Embassy or German Consulate in your home country
Get health insurance
Personal health insurance is obligatory in Germany
Register your new address
Within your first two weeks in Germany

Studying in Germany

Universities and costs

Tertiary education institutions in Germany

Germany has a total of 423 institutions of tertiary education, of which 120 are universities, 246 universities of applied sciences and 57 art academies. Most higher education institutions cooperate with several universities and institutes abroad.