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Student Visa
Germany offers tuition-free or very low-cost education at most public universities, with particularly strong programs in engineering, science, and medicine. As Europe's largest economy, it offers excellent post-graduation career opportunities.
Student Visa
Visa Type
National Student Visa (Nationales Visum)
Requirements
- •University admission or language school enrollment
- •German language proof (B2+) or English proficiency (IELTS for English programs)
- •Financial proof (€11,208/year blocked account or scholarship)
- •Health insurance
- •Visa fee €75
Duration
Duration of study (max 2 years, renewable)
Cost
Visa fee €75
Cost Overview
Annual Tuition
Free – €20,000
Monthly Living Cost
€900/月
Popular Cities
- Berlin
- Munich
- Hamburg
- Frankfurt
- Cologne
Popular Universities
- Technical University of Munich (TUM)
- Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (LMU)
- Heidelberg University
- Freie Universität Berlin
- Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin)
Study Tips
- 1.Public university tuition is free (only semester fees of €150–350)
- 2.German B2 level is strongly recommended before enrollment
- 3.18-month job-seeker visa available after graduation
- 4.DAAD scholarships are widely available for international students
Info for Japanese Students
Berlin and Munich have Japanese business communities and cultural exchange organizations like the German Institute for Japanese Studies (DIJ).
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