GERMANY
Germany issues National Visas if the intended period of stay in Germany is longer than 3 months. This is the visa a student needs to apply when planning to take up undergraduate, masters or research programs in the country.
The country has built its economy around a sound manufacturing base and continues to be one of the top exporters of heavy machinery, vehicles, and chemicals.
The country is also at present the fifth largest economy of the world (in terms of PPP) and the largest economy in the European region.Germany attracts a large number of international students. The excellent education system with low or no tuition fees makes German Universities a haven for quality education at an economical price.
Over 60% of international students in Germany opt to work part-time towards covering their living expenses.
- International students in Germany are allowed to work for up to 120 full days or 240 half days of the year.
- They can also work additional hours if their job can be considered to be mandatory work under certain regulations
STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS
- Certificates of your Undergraduate studies
- Details of the Secondary education
- Interview – Universities in Germany can discuss your experience and application in an arranged interview
- Additional tests for admission such as the GRE or GMAT
- Results of tests in the English language like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE if you are a non-native English speaker
- Programs in German will need test certificate for the German language as a part of your application
AFTER GRADUATION
Student gets a job offer, she/he can choose whether to apply for a German residence permit or an European Union Blue Card for the next part of their stay.
Student wants to stay in Germany and become a permanent resident, she/he can apply for a ‘settlement permit’ as early as two years after receiving their permanent residence permit or EU Blue Card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Most of the Universities offer courses in English
The approval or rejection of an application for Germany Student Visa depends on the discretion of the Embassy.
