Your step-by-step journey
New to studying in Germany? Follow these 9 steps in order — from picking a university all the way to your first job after graduation.
Got a specific question?
Open the floating chat assistant (bottom-right) — it can answer anything about tuition, jobs, the visa or settling in, and link you to the right page.
Pick a university
Germany has ~400 tuition-free public universities. Use search & filters to find the right fit for your field and budget.
Find your programme
Search 130+ English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes. Filter by field, degree and university.
Check scholarships
Tuition is free, but stipends help with living costs. DAAD, Deutschlandstipendium, Erasmus+ and 11 more.
Choose a city
Cost of living varies hugely — from ~€800/month in Leipzig to ~€1,400 in Munich. Compare 37 student cities.
Plan your budget
Estimate your monthly + yearly cost in EUR or your home currency (PKR, INR, BDT, NPR, USD).
Apply & get a visa
Follow the 8-step visa process — choose course, get admission, blocked account, embassy appointment.
Open a blocked account
Deposit ~€11,904 as proof of funds. Compare Expatrio, Fintiba, Coracle, Deutsche Bank, ICICI.
Travel & settle in
Anmeldung, tax ID, bank account, health insurance, dorm — everything you do in your first weeks.
Work & build your career
Part-time jobs (Amazon, DHL, Flink, kitchen, tutoring) and post-study career paths in German industry.
Ready? Open step 1 above. Stuck? Message us on WhatsApp.
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