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About Germany

Germany is a Western European country with a landscape of forests, rivers, mountain ranges and North Sea beaches. Its capital city Berlin is home to art and nightlife scenes, the Brandenburg Gate and many sites relating to WWII. One of the common myths about studying in Germany is that you have to speak German language in order to study in Germany but that is not true, the country offers a wide range of programs in English.

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Why study in Germany

Germany has an excellent reputation in many industries especially engineering. The country leads in innovation, business, and engineering, career prospects with a German degree are diverse and far-reaching. Besides affordable tuition fees, quality of living standards are some of the reasons why Germany is appealing to majority of international students.

The Education System in Germany

The quality of education in Germany is well organized and designed to be accessible to students, hence the options for on campus and online studies with more flexibility. Germany has positioned its education system to respond to the global engineering skills demand and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). Germany education system prepares students to confidently face global challenges. In a 2015 OECD/PISA study, Germany ranked 16th in mathematics as well as in science, and students attending ranked 11th in reading

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How much does it cost to Study in Germany

The low cost on tuition from our partner university in Germany alleviates a great financial burden for you. To study at our partner university in Germany will cost you approximately €349 per month for a bachelor degree. However the online courses are far cheaper with an estimate of between €75 and €117 depending on the study option you would choose. The Masters programs cost approximately
Living expenses
Germany is relatively inexpensive country to live in as a student, however the cost of living expenses depends on the location and the type of accommodation a student chooses. For instance a one bedroom apartment in Berlin costs around €700 per month and the price for a meal may vary between €8 to €14 euros at some restaurant.

When coming to transport, most students in the European countries use the bicycles to move around. While this is regarded as the most affordable means of transport when moving from a destination to another especially in overcrowded cities, students can also use buses at a cost of €70 per month.

Tourist Attractions in Germany

From boat cruising through beautiful canals to sightseeing of the magnificent castles or visits to the museums and the Brandenburg Gate Germany does not disappoint when coming to tourist attraction. The country has something beautiful to offer for everyone, for more information on what to do in Germany visit Germany Travel

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Study Visa

The international students are required to apply for study visa in order to study in Germany. Such applications should be submitted at a Germany consulate or High Commission in your country. The following supporting documents should accompany your application for study visa

  • • Two duly completed national visa application forms.
  • • Valid national passport. Read passport requirements
  • • Two recently taken biometric portrait photographs. Strict requirements, read the photo requirements page
  • • University admission letter “Zulassungsbescheinigung”.
  • • Proof of German language proficiency. (For German-only and mixed-language study programs).
  • • Proof of English language proficiency.
  • • Authenticated certificates and academic records or transcripts
  • • Curriculum vitae accompanied with evidence of previous and current internship and work experiences if any.
  • • Evidence of affordability in the form of a blocked bank account. You can use Fintiba/Sutor Bank to open a blocked account. The required amount by the German embassy to open a blocked account €10,332.
  • Student health insurance. It must have at least 30,000 EUR coverage, and it must be valid for at least 3 months. The tariff EDUCARE24 by DR-WALTER meets all the requirements and is accepted by all German consulates worldwide.
  • • Motivational letter expressing the reason for choosing the specific university, study program. Mention also your study and plans and how these studies will be improving your career and life.
  • • Marriage certificate; (Send this if you’re married). Support that with a birth certificate of any child (If related).
  • • Proof of having paid the German student visa application fee.