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Germany

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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