Study in Germany
Tuition-free or low-fee public universities, leading engineering and research output across the EU.
Overview
Public universities are tuition-free or charge only €100–350/semester. The TU9 group and Excellence Initiative universities lead European engineering and research output.
Universities in Germany
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Tuition
- Public universities€0 – 20k
- Living costs€11k
- IntakeRolling
- Ranking tierTU9 group
Scholarships
- DAAD scholarships (€934/month + travel)
- Deutschlandstipendium (€300/month)
- Heinrich Böll, Konrad Adenauer foundations
Visa
National D Visa for studies. Requires blocked account (€11,904/yr), university admission and health insurance. Convert to residence permit after arrival.
Work rights
120 full days or 240 half days per year. EU Blue Card available post-graduation at €45,300 salary (€41,041 for shortage occupations).
PR pathway
Settlement Permit after 2 years on the EU Blue Card with B1 German, or 5 years with A1 German. Citizenship after 5–8 years.
Requirements
- IELTS 6.5 or DSH-2 / TestDaF 4 for German-taught
- Recognised Hochschulzugangsberechtigung
- Blocked account €11,904/year
- APS certificate (for some countries)
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