Study and Research in Germany

Studies – Important Contact Points

  • DAAD: Study and Research in Germany (www.daad.de/deutschland) Information on the German higher education system and on studying in Germany, on funding opportunities, on language and short courses, on language tests and on living in Germany
  • DAAD: Portal (www.study-in.de) Information about studying and living in Germany, search option for degree programs, useful links, dates of upcoming student fairs and information videos
  • DAAD: International Bachelor, Master and Doctoral Programs in Germany (www.daad.de/international-programmes) The database presents more than 1,800 bachelor, master and doctoral programs, preparatory courses and language and short courses
  • DAAD: Contact form to get in touch with the platform (http://www.daad.de/contactform)
  • HRK – Higher Education Compass (www.hochschulkompass.de) The database provides information on and links to all state and state-recognized higher education institutions in Germany
  • Studienwahl.de (www.studienwahl.de) Short descriptions of all the academic fields offered in Germany along with a database containing information and links to all the degree programs
  • National Association of Student Services Organizations: Information for foreign students (www.internationale-studierende.de) Practical tips and information for foreign students on topics like how to enter Germany, on accommodation, health insurance, financing, matriculation, and registration, or residence permit

Admission to German Universities

  • DAAD: Admission database (www.daad.de/admission) Whether or not your higher education entrance qualification is recognized in Germany
  • Preparatory courses: Studienkollegs (www.studienkollegs.de) Studienkollegs prepare international students for the Feststellungsprüfung; the test has to be taken by international students whose school-leaving certificate does not qualify them for a course of study in Germany.
  • Application Services for International Students (uni-assist) e.V. (www.uni-assist.de) Processes applications for admission to German higher education institutions for a fee, as long as the higher education institutions in question are uni-assist cooperation partners
  • Test for Academic Studies (www.testas.de) Applicants from abroad can improve their chances of getting a study place in Germany by achieving good results in the Test for Academic Studies

Scholarship-awarding Organizations

Higher Education System

Doctorates and Research

General Information on Germany

Entering, Living and Working

Internship Placement Agencies

Learning German

Accommodation and travel

Germany-ticket for all public transport (www.bahn.de/angebot/regio/deutschland-ticket