Back to Germany Have you been living abroad and would like to come back to Germany? Then, there are a few things you should consider, for example in regard to medical insurance or your international claims to the pension scheme. Social security Unemployment...

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Visa for a business start-up Would you like to bringe your business idea about in Germany? Then you might need a visa to realise your plan. Read more about the requirements and options here. Do I need a visa? Visa for self-employed business Visa for freelance business...

Preparation and consultation Good preparation is the be-all and end-all, if you want your business plans to become successful. Here, you will learn what types of new businesses there are and who can advise and support you. Advisory services Types of new businesses The business plan Financing & funding programmes...

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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...

Attending first language courses Learn German to pursue your studies successfully. Depending on the course of study, language skills may even be a requirement. If you apply for a course of study taught in German, you must provide proof of being proficient in German. The relevant certificates are the DSH (German language examination for the admission of foreign students to higher education institutions) and the TestDaF (examination for German as a foreign language). Students who have passed the t...