What is BAföG?
BAföG? BAföG is the abbreviation for Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz, or Federal Training Assistance Act, which provides state funding for school pupils and students to pursue education and training. The stated aim of BAföG is to enable young people to take up education or training, even where their individual social and economic circumstances might not allow it. Students receive […]
Sequence of Documents for Student Visa for Germany
The Blog guides you how to arrange the Documents in Sequence for Student Visa for Germany. Two complete sets of Documents in Sequence for Student Visa for Germany are required in the following format / sequence. i.e. Please attach all original academic certificates, experience certificates, admission letter, bank documents, 1 resume with one visa application […]
VISA REQUIREMENTS
There are more exciting things about moving to Germany than doing the administrative rounds. But look at it this way: it won’t be long now before you’re in Germany working on interesting projects, sitting in a park or rambling in the Black Forest with your family. Your visa application is the first major step towards […]
Enrollment & STARTING OF STUDIES in GERMANY
All students have to enrol at university before they can commence their studies. The certificate confirming enrolment is called an “Immatrikulationsbescheinigung”. It’s an important document that you’ll need on future occasions. The enrolment period is often quite short. After you have enrolled, you will receive a student ID. Before you can begin studying, you first […]
Applying for Degree Programme in Germany
There are different ways to apply for admission to a German university. The application procedure depends on which subject you would like to study and where you come from. Requirements and application deadlines can vary from university to university, and even from degree programme to degree programme. SUBJECT There are two types of subjects in […]
Living Expenses in Germany
Compared to other European countries, the cost of living in Germany is quite reasonable. The prices for food, accommodation, clothing, cultural events, etc. are basically in line with the EU average. You will need around 800 euros a month to cover your living expenses. The largest expense is your monthly rent. You should expect to […]
OBTAINING A RESIDENCE PERMIT
REGISTRATION AND RESIDENCE PERMIT for GERMANY As soon as you have found accommodation, you must register with the local Resident Registration Office. This is where you receive your “confirmation of registration” (Meldebestätigung / Meldezettel). With this in hand, you can then apply for your residence permit. Everyone who moves to another city in Germany must […]
PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Before you begin your studies, you will have to prove that you have enough money to support yourself. The document you need is called a “Finanzierungsnachweis”, or proof of financial resources. You are asked for it when you apply for an entry visa. At the latest, you will need to present it when you apply […]
TK (Techniker Krankenkasse) – Health Insurance in Germany
We offer value-added services to the statutory regulations. Whether it be travel vaccination, skin cancer screening or homeopathy – we determinedly use our possibilities to offer you more. Travel Vaccinations We bear the costs for many vaccinations (possibly minus the co-payment for the vaccine) including vaccines required for private trips abroad, such as vaccination against […]
KKH (Kaufmännische Krankenkasse) – Health Insurance in Germany
KKH: A strong partner at your side With the KKH you are choosing a strong partner when it comes to health – a statutory health insurance fund with an individualised care concept and a comprehensive service package. Selection of our health services Nationwide choice of hospital: At the KKH, you can choose the approved hospital […]
