Study in Germany

WHY STUDY IN GERMANY?

Germany is an ideal destination for studying overseas with its world-class education and thrilling urban life. It has a welcoming culture and accepts immigrants from all over the world. With a Germany study visa, you can have access to world class education.The German economy is vast and has infinite opportunities for overseas students.
  • Universities in Germany charge low tuition fees or have no tuition fees at all but students have to pay a nominal amount of administrative fees.
  • Overseas students in Germany have numerous funding and scholarship options
  • German Universities have a good number of programs taught in English
  • Overseas students can enjoy a high standard of living for low costs
  • Overseas graduates from German Universities have numerous job options
  • Universities in Germany have a multi-ethnic and international ambiance
  • A wide range of Universities and Courses are available to choose from
  • Freedom to travel and visit other European Countries

TYPES OF GERMAN STUDENT VISAS

Here are the various types of Germany study visa.

German Language Course Visa: This visa is for learning the German language while living in Germany. This visa is issued to foreigners for the purpose of completing an intensive language course that is between 3 to 12 months in duration.

Student Applicant Visa: This is for international students that –

Have applied for university courses,

In many such cases, additional admission requirements have to be complied with – attending an interview or clearing an examination – for the enrollment to be confirmed.

Simply put, the student applicant visa is specifically for those international students that are required to be in Germany for appearing for entrance exams for the university that they have applied to.

Validity of this visa is 3 months. An extension of 6 more months can be given. You can live in Germany for a total of 9 months on a student applicant visa. If, by the end of the 9 months’ allotted duration, you have not secured admission to any institution, you will be required to leave Germany.

GERMAN STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS:

  • Transcript and certificates of your Undergraduate studies
  • Details of the Secondary education
  • Interview – German universities 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 a test certificate for the German language as a part of your application
  • Your university will make you aware of additional requirements if any prior to your application

FAQ

No tuition fees in most universities while others have minimum tuition fees Highly skilled staff providing world-class teaching
A Work Visa is essentially a work permit that allows you to enter a foreign country and legally work there for a certain period of time.

Different countries have different eligibility requirements and procedures for a Work Permit.
The cost of a Work Visa differs as per the country that you are applying for.

For example, the cost of a Work Permit for Canada is CAD $155. You will also need to pay extra if you include your family in the visa application.
The processing time for a Work Visa depends on the country as different countries have different processing times. It also depends on the country that you are applying the visa from.

For example the processing time for a Work Visa of Canada is 5 weeks when applied from India. On the other hand, if you apply for a Canada Work Visa from the US, the processing time is 2 weeks.
Most countries offer Work Visas to meet the labour shortage in their country. Often employers find it difficult to fill a particular job locally as they cannot find the required skills in their country. This generally happens with high-skilled as well as trades jobs.

You should have the necessary skills that are in demand in a particular country to get a Work Visa. You should also have the necessary educational qualifications and any certifications that may be needed for the job. You should also have the necessary work experience required for the job.