Study in Germany from Egypt
A step-by-step guide tailored for students applying from Egypt — APS, embassy, documents and timeline.
🏛️ Visa application at
Cairo (consulate in Alexandria)
📜 APS certificate
Not required
Egypt does not have an APS office. The German Embassy in Cairo verifies documents directly. Bachelor degree from accredited Egyptian universities is generally accepted.
Key steps
- 1
MOFA Egypt + Foreign Affairs attestation
Get your degrees attested by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
- 2
Translate documents
Arabic documents must be translated to German or English by a translator authenticated by MOFA Egypt and accepted by the German Embassy.
- 3
Apply to German universities
Apply via uni-assist or directly. Egyptian students often choose engineering, medicine, and pharmacy programmes.
- 4
Open a blocked account
Expatrio and Fintiba accept Egyptian residents. Transfer from Egyptian banks (NBE, CIB) or via Wise.
- 5
Visa appointment in Cairo
Book at the German Embassy in Cairo. Processing typically 6-10 weeks. Cairo embassy can be very busy — book early.
📄 Documents checklist
⏳ Suggested timeline
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 12 months before | Research universities + programmes |
| 10 months before | Take IELTS/TOEFL/TestDaF |
| 8 months before | Begin MOHE + MOFA attestation (~6 weeks) |
| 6 months before | Apply via uni-assist |
| 3-4 months before | Receive admission letter |
| 3 months before | Open blocked account + insurance |
| 2 months before | Book Cairo embassy appointment |
| 1 month before | Visa decision + travel |
💡 Country tips
- 💡Cairo embassy is one of the busiest in the region — book the moment you have admission.
- 💡EGP devaluation means Germany feels more affordable — apply for DAAD scholarships strongly.
- 💡Egyptian Bachelor's in Medicine/Pharmacy is well-recognized in Germany.
- 💡Many Egyptian students apply for German government scholarships (DAAD EPOS).
- 💡Be prepared for detailed visa interviews — Egyptian applications get extra scrutiny.
- 💡Show clear sponsorship + family ties to Egypt for higher approval chances.