Country Profile – Germany

Country Profile.

Germany is a great place to study and work. It is affordable, accessible and you can find job opportunities for your career after graduation. Germany also offers numerous opportunities in higher education for international students who want to study there.

As an international student in Germany, you will meet people from all over the world. You will be exposed to different cultures and languages. You will learn a new language and get to travel to other countries for your studies or internship opportunities.

Main Advantages

Germany has a low cost of living compared to other countries, so you can easily find job opportunities which will help you support yourself (sometimes your family as well).

Germany has a high quality of life and it is one of the safest countries in Europe. In addition, Germany has a low unemployment rate which makes it an attractive country for international students who want to study abroad or work temporarily or permanently in Germany.

The German economy is strong due to its stable currency system and efficient workforce; there are also many jobs available for international students studying at German universities because there is always demand for skilled workers here.

Study, Work and Stay in Germany

Germany has a multicultural, multilingual student community that helps you to adapt quickly in your new environment. You will be able to learn German language easily here because people speak English fluently and there are many courses available to improve your speaking skills or learning grammar rules.

You will be able to work during your studies and after graduation, and you can stay with your family during studies, even if you are a non-EU student for up to 2 years after graduation looking for a job/job offer.

After graduating from university, you can apply for residence permit (Aufenthaltserlaubnis) as long as you have job offer from Germany or another EU country/Schengen state (Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland).

Visa requirements for students.

If you are looking to study in Germany, the first thing you will need is a student visa. A German student visa allows students to attend school in Germany for the duration of their study program. At Eduropa OÜ we will help you gather the documents needed for a successful visa application in Germany.

1. Valid Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least six months and have at least two blank pages. It must also be valid for the duration of your stay in Germany and have been issued within the last 10 years.

2. Photographs

The photo must be in color and printed on photo paper. It must be a frontal view of your head and shoulders, with your chin parallel to the floor. You should take care not to make any shadows on your face or wear dark glasses.

The number of photos required is dependent on whether you are applying for an initial visa, or extending it after arriving in Germany:

• For an initial application for a student visa, two photographs are required (28 x 21 mm).
• For renewing/extending a student visa after arrival in Germany, three photographs are required (35 x 45 mm).

3. Financial Statement

You will need to include a financial statement and scholarship application letter with your visa application.

The financial statement should include a letter from your bank confirming that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses during your stay in Germany.

• Bank statement should be in the applicant’s name (applicant’s parents also apply)
• Bank statement should be from a bank in the country of origin
• Bank statement should be made out to the applicant, not someone else
• The bank statement should not be more than six months old

4. Language Proof

You need to provide proof of your language proficiency in order to apply for a student visa. This can be a certificate from a German language course or from the Goethe Institute, if you are going to study in English an Academic IELTS test will be required.

5. Educational Documents

Besides the Letter of Acceptance from a German University/Institution an academic records/marks sheets/transcripts of your previous education will be required:

• Must be certified by the issuing university and translated into English or German.
• Include all subjects studied, including grades and credits.

6. Health Insurance

If you are applying for a student visa in Germany, you will need to have a medical certificate and health insurance policy.

The medical certificate must be issued by an official doctor or hospital. It should include:

• Your name and date of birth
• Your current address in Germany (if applicable)
• A description of your condition(s), including any medications that you are taking and treatment plan

The health insurance policy must cover at least 30,000 euros per year (around $34,000). You can get this from any provider in Germany or other European Union countries; however, some companies may require additional information before issuing their policy.