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Study in Germany

The complete path for international students: how to apply, documents, the student visa, real costs, scholarships and the best-value universities — in the order you'll need them.

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Study process

Your roadmap to studying in Germany

Read in order — each guide picks up where the last one ends.

1Study in Germany as an International Student: Complete 2027 GuideEverything a non-EU student needs to study in Germany in English: costs, admission, uni-assist, the €11,904 blocked account, the visa and work after graduation.Admissions · 7 min read
2How to Apply to Universities in Germany (2027/28 Step-by-Step Guide)uni-assist, VPD, direct applications and real 2027/28 deadlines: a step-by-step plan for non-EU students applying to English-taught programs in Germany.Admissions · 7 min read
3Germany University Admission Requirements for International Students (2027)Does your certificate give access to German universities? anabin, Studienkolleg, grade rules, English scores and APS explained with real examples from TUM, RWTH and TU Berlin.Admissions · 6 min read
4Germany Student Visa: Requirements, Blocked Account & Steps (2026/27)The full Germany student visa process: which visa you need, the checklist, the €11,904 blocked account, appointments, refusals and the residence permit after arrival.Visa · 7 min read
5Documents for Studying in Germany: Translations, Certification & anabinCertified copies, sworn translations, anabin, ZAB and the special rules for Afghan documents: a practical checklist so uni-assist and the embassy accept your papers first time.Documents · 6 min read
6Cost of Studying in Germany for International Students (2026/27)Is Germany really free? Tuition for non-EU students by state, semester contributions, the €11,904 blocked account, rent and a realistic monthly budget from official data.Costs · 6 min read
7Scholarships in Germany for International Students (2027/28 Guide)DAAD, EPOS, Helmut-Schmidt, Deutschlandstipendium, Hilde Domin and university fee waivers: who can apply, how much they pay and when to apply for 2027/28.Scholarships · 7 min read
8Studying in Germany: Honest Pros and Cons for International StudentsLow tuition, English-taught master's and an 18-month job-search permit – but also visa waits, housing stress, German bureaucracy and new fees. The honest picture, with official facts.Student life · 6 min read
9English-Taught Programs in Germany: Where to Find Them (2027/28)2,038 English-taught master's but only 434 bachelor's in our data: where to find English programs in Germany, which scores you need, and when German is still required.Language · 6 min read
10Work While Studying and Stay in Germany After Graduation (2026 Rules)How much you can work as a non-EU student in Germany, how internships count, and how the 18-month job-search permit leads to a work permit, Blue Card and settlement.Careers · 6 min read

Best-value universities

Top affordable universities in Germany

Low tuition for international students, strong programs taught in English — fees checked on each university's official site.

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RWTH Aachen: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

No tuition, 31 English-taught master's programs and a 1 March deadline for non-EU applicants: what RWTH Aachen really costs and how to apply for 2027/28.

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LMU Munich: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

LMU Munich charges no tuition for regular programs and offers 38 English-taught master's programs. Here is how its two-step application works for 2027/28.

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TU Dresden: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

No tuition, a €361 semester fee that includes a transport ticket and 28 English-taught master's programs. What non-EU students need to know about TU Dresden.

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University of Göttingen: Tuition, English Programs & Deadlines 2027/28

No tuition, two English-taught bachelor's and about 35 English master's programs. But Göttingen's non-EU deadlines start as early as November. Here is the plan.

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University of Bonn: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

No tuition, free applications and about 35 English-taught master's programs, including AI and Computer Science. How to get into the University of Bonn.

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University of Hamburg: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply 2027/28

No tuition, a €402 semester contribution with a transport pass, and English master's programs in climate, data science and economics. How to apply to Hamburg.

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FU Berlin: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28 Guide)

Study in Berlin without tuition: FU Berlin charges €376.80 per semester and offers an English bachelor's plus 24 English master's. Here is how to apply.

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TU Darmstadt: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply (2027/28)

No tuition, no uni-assist and 22 English-taught master's programs in engineering, computer science and AI. What non-EU students need for TU Darmstadt.

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University of Cologne: Tuition, English Programs & How to Apply 2027/28

No tuition, two English-taught bachelor's and 27 English master's programs in business, economics and life sciences. How non-EU students apply to Cologne.

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Leuphana University Lüneburg: Tuition, English Programs & Admission 2027

Want a free bachelor's in English in Germany? Leuphana Lüneburg offers six English-taught majors and 19 English master's, with no tuition. Here is how to apply.

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