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Germany
Engineering, technology and free university education

Germany is Europe's most attractive destination for engineering, science and technology students. Most public universities offer free or heavily reduced tuition for international students. With the largest economy in Europe and companies like BMW, Siemens and SAP, job opportunities are exceptional.

Work allowed while studying

The country in numbers

Germany in numbers

16Regions / States
400+Institutions
400,000+International students
€Currency

Baviera · Berlín · Hamburgo · Renania del Norte-Westfalia · Baden-Wurtemberg · Sajonia · Hesse · Brandenburgo · Sajonia-Anhalt · Turingia · Renania-Palatinado · Schleswig-Holstein · Mecklemburgo · Sarre · Bremen · Baja Sajonia

Where to study

The 5 best cities to study

  1. 01

    Berlín

    World capital of art and startups. TU Berlin, FU Berlin, Humboldt. The coolest city in Europe.

  2. 02

    Múnich

    LMU, TU Munich. BMW, Siemens. Germany's wealthiest city. Oktoberfest and the Alps.

  3. 03

    Hamburgo

    Europe's largest port. University of Hamburg. Media, logistics and fashion.

  4. 04

    Frankfurt

    Europe's financial capital. Goethe University. The ECB and international banks.

  5. 05

    Stuttgart

    University of Stuttgart. Mercedes, Porsche, Bosch. Germany's automotive capital.

Visa types

Visas we process at Australasian

Study visa

Study, live and work

  • German National Visa (D Visa - Student)
  • Free tuition at public universities (semester fee ~€350)
  • 120 full working days per year
  • After: 18-month job-seeker visa
  • Path to permanent residence (Blue Card)
  • Fee: €75 + administrative charges
Tourism visa

Explore and discover

  • Schengen Visa (Type C)
  • 90 days in the Schengen area within 180 days
  • Germany + 26 Schengen countries
  • Castles, the Black Forest, the Romantic Road
  • Oktoberfest, Christmas and medieval markets
  • Fee: €80 adult

Right to work? 120 full days or 240 half days per year (approx. 20h/week). During studies and breaks.

Cost of living

How much do you need per month?

Shared room (WG)€350–600/moWG = Wohngemeinschaft. Very common among students
Own apartment€700–1,400/moBerlin cheaper, Munich pricier
Transport€29–49/moDeutschlandticket: unlimited travel for €29/month
Food€200–350/moAldi, Lidl and Rewe: very affordable supermarkets
Social life€100–200/moCinema, museums (many free), beer gardens
Health insurance€110–120/moMandatory. TK or AOK for students
Estimated total€800–1,400/moExcludes tuition (university is free or minimal)
Minimum wage€12.41/hrFrom Jan 2024. 20h/week ≈ €992/month
Germany

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Places you should see

  1. Top 1

    Neuschwanstein

    Baviera

  2. Top 2

    Puerta de Brandenburgo

    Berlín

  3. Top 3

    Selva Negra

    Baden-Wurtemberg

  4. Top 4

    Río Rin & Castillos

    Renania

  5. Top 5

    Oktoberfest

    Múnich

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