Studying in Germany
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Total Students
2,876,938
Public Universities
273
Private Universities
150
400+
16 federal states
Universities
440,000+
13.5% share (2024-25)
International Students
€0
+ €300-600 semester contribution
Public University Annual Fee
18 months
after graduation
Job-Seeking Visa
3 universities
(TU München #28, Heidelberg #47, LMU #54)
QS 2026 Top 60
Education Levels
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Bachelor's Universities
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Explore in detail →Studying in Germany offers a unique blend of high-quality education and cultural experience. Known for its world-class universities, innovative research, and low tuition fees, Germany attracts students globally. With its rich history and diverse landscape
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Technische Universität München (TUM)
Munich, Germany
Annual Fee€ 5000
Times Higher Ed.#26
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)
Munich, Germany
Annual FeeFree
Times Higher Ed.#34
80/ 100Learn More
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Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg
Heidelberg, Germany
Annual Fee€ 3000
Times Higher Ed.#49
75/ 100Learn More
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Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany
Annual Fee€ 3000
Times Higher Ed.#86
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Technische Universität Berlin (Technical University Berlin)
Berlin, Germany
Annual FeeFree
Times Higher Ed.#160
62/ 100Learn More
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe, Germany
Annual Fee€ 3000
Times Higher Ed.#166
61/ 100Learn More
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Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Erlangen, Germany
Annual FeeFree
Times Higher Ed.#196
Popular Scholarship
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Braunschweig, Germany
Annual FeeFree
Times Higher Ed.#601
Scholarship
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn
Bonn, Germany
Annual FeeFree
Times Higher Ed.#89
Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg
Freiburg, Germany
Annual Fee€ 3000
Times Higher Ed.#113
Scholarship
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Würzburg, Germany
Annual FeeFree
Times Higher Ed.#139
Scholarship
BSBI-Berlin School of Business and Innovation
Berlin, Germany
Annual Fee€ 10425
Times Higher Ed.—
Scholarship
Gisma University of Applied Sciences
Potsdam, Germany
Annual Fee€ 13825
Times Higher Ed.—
Scholarship
SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
Berlin, Germany
Annual Fee€ 8032
Times Higher Ed.—
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2026 data
Cost of Living in Germany
Average monthly student living costs — including accommodation and transport.
| City | Monthly Living | Accommodation | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | €1,000 | €450-700 | €29 Deutschland-Ticket |
| Munich | €1,300 | €650-900 | €29 Deutschland-Ticket |
| Frankfurt | €1,150 | €550-800 | €29 Deutschland-Ticket |
| Cologne | €1,050 | €500-720 | €29 Deutschland-Ticket |
| Hamburg | €1,100 | €550-780 | €29 Deutschland-Ticket |
Visa process
Germany Student Visa: Step by Step
Application Steps
- University Admission + HZBA Turkish high school diploma does not grant direct admission; HZB (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) equivalence is assessed through uni-assist, and in most cases Studienkolleg + Feststellungsprüfung is required.
- Sperrkonto (Blocked Account)A sperrkonto of €11,904 per year is opened (€992 monthly student allowance). Deutsche Bank, Expatrio and Fintiba provide this account.
- Health InsuranceStatutory/private health insurance is mandatory; the student rate is €120-150 per month (TK, AOK, Mawista, Care Concept).
- Visa ApplicationThe student visa is applied for through the Consulate in Istanbul/Ankara/Izmir (national visa, category D). Fee: €75. Documents: acceptance letter + sperrkonto + insurance + APS + German/English proficiency.
- Aufenthaltstitel (Residence Permit)Within 90 days of arriving in Germany, a residence permit is obtained from the Ausländerbehörde (€110 per year); it is renewed every year.
Fees
- APS certificate€100
- Residence permit, annual€110
- Student visa (Consulate)€75
- Sperrkonto opening (Fintiba)€89 + €5/month
- Health insurance, monthly (student)€120-150
Required Documents
- ✓Sperrkonto: €11,904 per year (as of 2024, updated every year)
- ✓APS (Akademische Prüfstelle Ankara) certificate — verification of the Turkish high school diploma
- ✓German: TestDaF 4×4 / DSH 2 / Goethe C1 (for German-taught programmes)
- ✓English: IELTS 6.0-6.5 / TOEFL 80-90 (for English-taught programmes)
- ✓Health insurance document (Turkish SGK is not valid in Germany)
- ✓Valid passport (valid until 6 months beyond the visa expiry)
Popular cities
Most Popular Student Cities in Germany
Berlin
Humboldt-UniversitätFreie UniversitätTU Berlin
TU MünchenLMU MünchenHochschule München
Heidelberg
Heidelberg Universität
Frankfurt
Goethe-Universität FrankfurtFrankfurt School of Finance
Köln
Universität zu KölnTH Köln
Aachen
RWTH AachenFH Aachen
Sources used for this page
- DAAD — Studying in Germany(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- uni-assist — Application Service(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Auswärtiges Amt — Student Visa(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Make-it-in-Germany — Job Search Visa(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- QS World University Rankings 2026(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Hochschulkompass — University Directory(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- TestDaF Institute(last checked: 2026-05-12)
- Goethe-Institut Language Tests(last checked: 2026-05-12)
All figures have been verified against official sources. Be sure to check the official pages to confirm the information is up to date.
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