Enroling and settling in Did you know? Before you can benefit from all of your university's services, your enrolment process must be completed. Preparing for enrolment Have you been accepted into a course of study? Please bear in mind that you cannot use the university's facilities, such as the library, until you have enrolled. You generally have to show up in person in order to enrol at your university. Make a careful note of the deadline and ensure that you enrol in good time. All the relevant...

Arrival Finding a flat, registering your residence and opening a bank account – those are the first steps you should take in Germany. Finding accommodation Many students in Germany live in halls of residence. The rooms are affordable and you can get to know other students quickly. The “ Find student hall ” option on the Study in Germany website will assist you in the process of looking for a hall of residence in the area of your preferred university. Additionally, DAAD provides comprehensi...

Training profiles at a glance What occupations that require training are the most demanded in Germany? In this category, you will find the currently most demanded training professions. Mechatronics engineer for air-conditioning/refrigeration Nursing Professional Train operator Industrial electronics engineer Engineer for sanitary, heating and air-conditioning systems...

Training in Germany This is how vocational training in Germany works: Here you can find useful information on the vocational training system, requirements and the industries in demand. What is vocational training? Do I qualify for vocational training? Vocational training profiles at a glance How do I find vocational training? Prospects after your vocational training...

Tips for students This is how studying in Germany works: Here you can find useful tips that will facilitate your everyday life at university. Ask Me Anything - Studying in Germany Juanita from Colombia explains why she decided to complete a course of study in Germany and reports on her experiences at university. Francisco from Mexico explains why he opted to do a doctorate in Germany. “Study in Germany” Blog The “Study in Germany” blog features international students talking about what t...

Nursing professional Get trained as a nurse: basic medical knowledge and carefully dealing with persons in need of nursing care are the vocational training’s main focus. Are you communicative and do you like working with people? Are you also interested in medicine and organisation, and are you reliable and conscientious? Then training to become a nurse could be just right for you. Here you will work in the care of people of all ages in various areas, e.g. in hospitals, long-term care facilitie...

Study and work Many students work part-time during their studies to earn some extra money. Find out how to juggle studying and working here. Student jobs and internships Many students in Germany have jobs in their spare time. Some may work as research assistants in universities, research institutes or libraries, while others may work as waiters or babysitters. International students also have the opportunity to work in addition to studying. Students from third countries are permitted to work up...

Prospects after graduation Have you graduated or are you about to graduate from university in Germany? Here are some suggestions for what to do after you graduate. Take up qualified employment Germany is an attractive country to work in. The economy is stable, working conditions are good and the social security system offers protection for you and your family. German companies are always looking for skilled workers and well-educated professionals like you. Are you about to graduate and have not...

Providing proof of secondary and academic qualifications Would you like to study in Germany? Find out in advance whether your school-leaving certificate suffices for enrolling in a German university. Recognition of secondary and academic qualifications If you would like to study in Germany, you will need a university entrance qualification . You can check the DAAD database on admission requirements to find out if the qualifications from your country of origin are sufficient for enrolment, or if...

Finding a university place Would you like to study at a German university? Find out here how to find your future course of study. You can use the Study in Germany database to find a suitable course of study or the right higher education institution. There are two ways to apply for a place at university: At many universities, you can apply via uni-assist e.V. The uni-assist website will tell you which universities are included. If your preferred university is not covered by uni-assist, you can ap...