Study in Germany

Why Germany

• Most public universities charge no tuition — only a small semester fee
• A global leader in engineering, automotive and applied sciences
• An 18-month residence permit to seek work after graduating
• Lower living costs than the US, UK or Australia

Intakes in Germany

• Winter (October — main)
• Summer (April)

Fees, living costs & work in Germany

⚠️ Figures below are indicative and change every year. Verify against official sources before relying on them.

Tuition fees

Most public universities charge no tuition fee — only a semester contribution of a few hundred euros. Some states and private programmes differ

Living cost

Roughly EUR 11,900–14,000 per year (a blocked account of about €11,904 is usually required for the visa)

Work during study

Up to 140 full days (or 280 half-days) a year — roughly 20 hours a week during term

The no-tuition rule applies to public universities; Baden-Württemberg charges non-EU students about €1,500/semester, Bavaria now allows it (TU Munich charges non-EU fees of ~€2,000–6,000/semester since winter 2024/25), and private universities set their own.

Post-study work & PR in Germany

⚠️ Immigration and settlement rules change often — treat this as a starting point and confirm the current rules before you rely on them.

After you graduate

An 18-month residence permit to look for work related to your degree after graduating.

PR / settlement

Graduates who find qualified work can move to an EU Blue Card or a Skilled Worker permit, then permanent residence after a qualifying period with language and integration requirements.