Study in Germany from Russia — admissions strategy & application support
Build a reliable admission route: choose your profession and programme, prepare documents and secure enrolment at a German university. Your route depends on your current education and goals.
After Russian school you typically complete a Studienkolleg year before your degree. No Unified State Exam (EGE) is required: applications are based on school/university records and a language certificate (usually B2, some programmes C1). After 1–2 years at a Russian university, direct entry may be possible.
- After Russian school: typically a Studienkolleg year first
- No EGE required — school/university records and a language certificate count
- Language: usually B2 in German or English; some programmes require C1
- After 1–2 university years, direct entry may be possible
Key points for applicants from Russia
Key points to consider when planning your studies in Germany.
Future-proof profession
German employers value precise specialisations. Selecting the right programme is critical for your future role and salary prospects.
Preparatory year
A Studienkolleg year helps you adapt to the academic system, easing your first semesters. Preparation courses in Germany can further strengthen your start.
Paid routes with a guaranteed place
Public study is tuition-free but competitive. Private Foundation/Studienkolleg options may guarantee a partner-university seat if conditions are met.
No EGE required
Applications are based on school/university records and a language certificate. No Unified State Exam is required.
Your route from Russia
Your route depends on your current education and goals.
After 11 grades
Complete a Studienkolleg year in Germany and then start your degree.
OpenAfter 1–2 years at university
Direct entry to a German university may be possible. Choosing the right Russian university and major is key.
OpenMaster’s degree
With a Bachelor’s from Russia, pursue a Master’s in Germany, gain practical experience and expand your prospects.
OpenSecond degree
Earn an additional qualification at a German university, often on a tuition-free public track.
OpenWe'll guide you all the way to Germany
The Complete Admission Programme (UniApply) runs all 16 steps — from strategy to enrollment and your first steps on the ground.
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.
Not ready for the Complete Programme?
Start with a single service — the payment is credited when you move up.
"100%" refers to the overall client base of the Complete programme — it is not an admission rate for a specific field.
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Frequently asked questions
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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.
³ What "to be confirmed" means. Specific values — cut-off grade/competition, required language level, exact exams and deadlines — depend on the federal state, university, programme and year, as well as on your profile and path. "To be confirmed" = we work it out for you, not "unknown".