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Admissions · Germany

Studying at universities in Germany

Public universities charge no tuition fees (only a semester contribution remains), with programs in German and English. We'll map a path for your situation and guide you through to enrollment.

Admission pathway
After secondary school
school certificate · recognition check
Studienkolleg
preparation · Feststellungsprüfung
Bachelor's at a university
application, uni-assist · enrollment
A direct path without a Studienkolleg is possible after one year of university at home — depending on your situation.
Why Germany

A strong education with no tuition fees

Public universities, no tuition fees

Only a semester contribution remains. Private universities charge tuition.

Programs in German and English

You can study in English; most programs require a language certificate at the required level.

Degrees recognized worldwide

German university degrees are recognized across the EU and worldwide.

A future in the EU job market

A German degree opens the door to a career in Europe and a German residence permit.

How it works

Admission to Germany — step by step, fact by fact

The essentials at a glance: school and recognition, language, applications, deadlines, visa and finances. Exact figures change every year — we mark them “to be confirmed.”

School & recognition
Whether you need a Studienkolleg or one year of university at home depends on how your school-leaving qualification is recognized for direct entry; if you're transferring from a university, curriculum matching matters. The exact path depends on your situation.
Language of instruction
German or English; a language certificate at the required level is needed — level depends on the program
How you apply
Directly to the university, and/or via uni-assist, and/or via credential recognition; for restricted-admission subjects (Numerus Clausus, e.g. medicine) — through Hochschulstart.
Semesters & deadlines
Winter and summer semester; deadlines vary — dates depend on the program and your current qualification
Visa & finances
Student visa (non-EU/EEA), blocked account from 992 euros/month depends on your admission goal  plus insurance. The blocked account is a requirement of the consulate, not the university.
Extra costs
University and uni-assist fees, visa fee, language courses, accommodation — amounts depend on your situation

Figures (blocked-account amount, fees, deadlines, required levels) are updated every year and confirmed for your specific program, your current level of education and your individual circumstances. We'll give you the exact numbers during your consultation.

Admission pathways

Choose a path based on your starting point

We'll guide you all the way to enrollment

The Complete Admission Programme (UniApply) runs all 16 steps — from strategy to enrollment and your first steps on the ground.

3 997 €

a reference price for the entire cycle. The final cost depends on the scope of work: with a strong profile and less work involved it is lower. We will tell you your price at the eligibility interview.

Covers our work for the entire admission cycle. University/uni-assist fees, visa fees, insurance and the blocked account are paid separately.

Guarantee Year¹ — if you are not admitted on the first attempt, we run a repeat support cycle at no additional service fee. This is not a guarantee of admission.

Where you are now — and what to do next

Answer 2 questions about your situation — we'll suggest the method step and a suitable service.

2 000+
admitted
500+
universities we place into
50+
method partners
20+
years of work
100%
admitted via the full package²
Method partners

The StudyInFocus method is supported by

Banks, insurers, language schools and Studienkollegs at the finance and preparation stages. This is not a list of universities we place into.

How the method works
FintibaExpatrioCoracleTKBarmer Language schools Private Studienkollegs

Names and logos are the property of their owners; mentioned as StudyInFocus method partners. Not advertising of third parties.

FAQ

Admission

Let's find your path to Germany

Tell us your level and field — we'll show you the right page and your next step. Not ready? Start with a free service consultation.

¹ Guarantee year. A repeat support cycle at no extra service fee — per the contract terms. Applies to the full package and admission to a public university. Not a guarantee of admission; the decision is made by the university/government body.

² 100%. Over the last 8 years among clients who chose the full programme. "2,000+ admitted" is counted across all clients — these are different bases.

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