{"id":44477,"date":"2020-02-22T18:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-22T16:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/?p=44477"},"modified":"2020-11-21T11:37:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-21T09:37:30","slug":"study-abroad-in-germany-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/liveworkgermany.com\/study-abroad-in-germany-for-international-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Study Abroad in Germany: Helpful Guide for Foreign Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This post has been co-written by Yana Immis. She is the Founder of her own educational consultancy<\/a> based in Munich, helping international students to gain admission into German language schools and private universities. Check out her website and services here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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With its trendy cities and low tuition fees, and plenty of Bachelor programs in English, it\u2019s easy to see why Germany remains a top choice for international students.<\/p>\n

If you want to study abroad in Germany, you\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n

This will save you from the confusing and overwhelming amount of information available on the internet. Simply follow these steps and you should have a timely admission to a university and a stress-free relocation.<\/p>\n

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The 14 Steps to Study Abroad in Germany as an International Student<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Step 1: Budget Evaluation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When considering being an international student in Germany, the first and the most important step is to realistically evaluate your budget, as well as considering the possibility of whether you could obtain a scholarship or a loan.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s worth noting that many study programs will require you to open a Blocked Account<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This is a special kind of bank account for foreign students in Germany, separate from your other finances. It serves as proof of your financial resources when applying for a German student visa.<\/p>\n

The majority of universities in Germany do not provide accommodation, hence you need to calculate accommodation costs separately from the budget you allocate to studies.<\/p>\n

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Applying to State Universities<\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you are aiming to study in Germany for free or very low tuition fee courses at state universities, the easiest way to do this is through the Uni Assist website<\/a>, which offers a complete start-to-finish platform for managing your application. Uni Assist is a non-profit organisation assisting foreign applicants to enter the German university system.<\/p>\n

If you want the details around how to apply to a specific university or for a specific course, all of this can be found on their website. We don’t have this level of info ourselves, so we can’t answer your questions on this topic!<\/p>\n

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Applying to Private Universities<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Private universities accept applications directly from the students, and typically respond way faster than the public institutions (because hey, they’re run as businesses).<\/p>\n

Yana’s services specialise in this process, although there is also nothing stopping you from doing this yourself either.<\/p>\n

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Step 2: Program Choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This step is dedicated to deciding which course you’re interested in, according to your budget, language knowledge and preferences. It is highly recommended that you start this process at least 3 months before<\/strong> making a decision.<\/p>\n

According to your budget, you can aim for different programs.<\/p>\n

Note that these figures are for the tuition cost only. Your living expenses will be on top.<\/p>\n

You’re looking at around \u20ac1,000 a month additionally for basic<\/strong> living expenses and housing<\/a> in Germany.<\/p>\n

Note that all of these costs are based on private institutions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\u20ac1,000 – \u20ac3,000 annual budget<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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This is a sufficient budget for short- and mid-term German language lessons in Germany. The majority of the University programs in Germany are taught in German language, hence if you know the language, you\u2019re much more likely to secure yourself admission onto a course without tuition fees, after completion of intensive language lessons.<\/p>\n

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\u20ac3,000 – \u20ac6,000 annual budget<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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This is a sufficient budget for long-term German language lessons. It would also cover the 1-year university foundation course (in German only) known as the Studienkolleg, for students whose secondary school leaving certificates are not recognised as being sufficient for entrance to the German higher education system. The Studienkolleg can\u2019t be taken in English language. By passing the Feststellungspr\u00fcfung (exam after 1 year of Studienkolleg) guarantees your admission to a free university.<\/p>\n

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\u20ac6,000 – \u20ac9,000 annual budget<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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This is a minimum budget for the Private University Foundation, many of which offer\u00a0English Bachelor programs in Germany (B.A. \/ B.Sc.) as well as Master (M.A. \/ M.Sc).<\/p>\n

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\u20ac9,000 – \u20ac12,000 annual budget<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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This is a good budget for Private University or Business School Foundation, Bachelor (BBA \/ B.A. \/ B.Sc.) Master (M.A. \/ M.Sc) programs in the English or German languages. It is also a minimum budget for English language MBA programs.<\/p>\n

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\u20ac12,000 and above<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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This is a good budget for high ranked Private University or Business School Foundation, Bachelor (BBA \/ B.A. \/ B.Sc.) Master (M.A. \/ M.Sc) programs in English or German language. It is also a good annual budget for English language MBA programs.<\/p>\n

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Step 3: Prepare your Documents<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to your budget and selected direction, you then need to evaluate the level of your education and language capabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once you know what level of study you’re going to apply for, follow these steps to have your documents recognised.<\/p>\n

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Postgraduate Studies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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To study in Germany you need to have a recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung (HZB) – a confirmation that your degree is accredited. You can see if you qualify to study in Germany as an international student by checking your qualifications on the Anabin (KMK) website<\/a>. If you are allowed to take up higher education studies at a state-recognized university in your country, there’s a high possibility that your foreign diploma will be recognised. However, you need to confirm this first.<\/p>\n

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Undergraduate Studies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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If your school leaving certificate allows you to study in your home country, you should be able to secure a place to study in Germany as well. Make sure to check if your secondary school leaving certificate (High School Diploma, Matura, A-Levels, IB, American Diploma with or without SAT, Bachilerato, etc) is equivalent to the German Abitur. A-Level and IB have strict subject requirements.<\/p>\n

In cases where a diploma from your home country is not equivalent to a German diploma you will also learn on the Anabin website<\/a> if you need to take further examinations to be granted access to German Higher Education i.e. to enrol in the Studienkolleg.<\/p>\n

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Studienkolleg<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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You will learn the German language as well as selected a list of subjects that are relevant for the chosen major. Students with qualifications from outside Europe may need to take Feststellungspr\u00fcfung entrance examination after attending a preparatory Studienkolleg.<\/p>\n

Feststellungspr\u00fcfung is the exam to assess the qualifications which can facilitate\u00a0study in Germany for international students. This is taken after the Studienkolleg course. In some special cases, you may be able to take this exam without attending a Studienkolleg course.<\/p>\n

If you already have a Bachelor Degree, you can apply for a Master program in Germany. With relevant work experience, you can also consider MBA programs.<\/p>\n

If you’ve already completed a few semesters or years at an accredited university, your credits can be taken into consideration and you can apply as a transfer student.<\/p>\n

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Language<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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You\u2019ll also need to check the language requirements for you studies. Would you like to study in English, German or both languages?<\/p>\n

One of the main prerequisites to study in Germany as an international student is either an advanced level of German (for courses taught in German) or English (for courses taught in English). You are required to submit certification of your language capability, which will usually be advanced level i.e. C1 or above, to enter directly onto an undergraduate or postgraduate course.<\/p>\n

There are a myriad of language schools & preparatory courses in Germany, as well as online, such as our partners over at Smarter German<\/a>, where you can take German language lessons from scratch, and learn the language while you are preparing for a visa.<\/p>\n

Even if you’re planning to study abroad in Germany in Engish, you will need to have some basic command of the German language to deal with everyday situations.<\/p>\n

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Step 4: Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Start researching at least 3 months before making a decision. Be aware of application deadlines for the universities you’re looking at, and make sure to read about the school & university system in Germany before you proceed.<\/p>\n

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)<\/a> has a database of almost 2000 programs available to search from, including 1,389 programs in English. There are a lot of mixed programs available as well (English and German).<\/p>\n

Here are some guidelines to help you, depending on what type of course or program you’re considering:<\/p>\n

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German Language Courses<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Short-term (below 90 days – Schengen Visa)<\/p>\n