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With free world-class degrees and no-tuition fee for local and international students, Germany has become the topmost preferred country for students worldwide. Almost 400,000 International Students are now studying in Germany!
India rose from the 4th to the 2nd in ranking under the ‘international students list’ in Germany in 2022. The significant rate of growth of Indians going to Germany is because of how well-settled they feel in the country. So, let’s discuss more about the Germany Study Visa and how the application is processed.
To study in Germany, you mandatorily need a German Student Visa. The minimum duration of this visa is about three months and it can last up to 4 years depending on the duration of your course. This visa can be extended under certain conditions. The German Student visa can be later used to seek Permanent Residence.
The general timelines for application submission are as follows:
Intake 1: Summer Semester – Submit your application before January 15th
Intake 2: Winter Semester – Submit your application before July 15th
Here’s the top 10 Universities for International Students as per QS rankings in Germany:
| QS World University Rankings | University Name |
|---|---|
| 61 | Technical University of Munich |
| 62 | Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München |
| 64 | Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg |
| 116 | KIT, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology |
| 121 | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin |
| 130 | Freie Universitaet Berlin |
| 144 | RWTH Aachen University |
| 147 | Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) |
| 168 | Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen |
| 186 | Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg |
For the visa process to be started, your documents need to be in place. Though the document requirement is too long, with the accurate information, you’ll be good to go.
Find the list of documents which are required for your Germany Student Visa Process:
| Documents for Visa Application | Documents to Approve University Admission |
|---|---|
| National visa application which is duly filled and signed | Academic Certificates( 10th, 12th and Degrees) |
| Your valid passport | Conditional Admission Certificate: “Bedingter Zulassungsbescheid”(in German) |
| Photocopies of your passport. | Confirmed Intensive Course: “Intensiv-Sprachkurs”(in German) |
| Birth certificate | Proof of Language Course (3 months fee proof) |
| Marriage certificate (If applicable) | Admission Certificates: “Zulassungsbescheid”(in German) |
| Birth Certificate(For dependent children) | Health Insurance |
| Photographs (Recent) | English Proficiency Test/German Proficiency Test |
| Financial Proofs for a German Student Visa – “Finanzierungsnachweis” (in German) |
|---|
| Deposit €10,236 in a German Blocked Bank Account |
| Fund Proof for Parents ( Income, Financial Assets) |
| Recommendation Letter from German Resident “Verpflichtungserklärung”(in German) |
| Scholarship Certificates |
| Bank Guarantee (by Recognized German Bank) |
Among the many important documents, HZB or the "Hochschulzugangsberechtigung" is a crucial document requirement. It is most commonly known as the University Entrance Qualification. In order to gain admission from the German Universities, you need to go ahead with this entrance test.
By proving or qualifying, you will be considered equal to an HZB. However, it is relevant only by qualifying the admission requirements as set by the German universities.
Non-EU International Students need to prove their proficiency in either English or Germany. And, for each language, there are a number of tests available. You can choose the best one as per your requirements.
Find the below certificates, which can be accepted for many of the German Universities:
If you are aiming to prove your English proficiency, then you need to obtain the below-mentioned certifications.
A few of the universities in Germany have their own language proficiency requirements. The provided requirements and language tests may not be accepted by such universities. Hence, it is good to speak to the University for language requirements beforehand.
The documents which are required while applying for Residence Permit in studies for Germany are
"Akademisches Auslandsamt" – An international Office of your University can help you in obtaining information about your education and residence requirements.
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However, the right to work on your student visa cannot be enforced till you have formally enrolled in your study program at the university.
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Australian Student Visa allows full time university degree students to work up to 40 hours per fortnight during academic terms and unlimited hours during summer vacations.
If your current visa conditionally is not subject to a No Further Stay, you can always apply for a further student visa in Australia.
The following process is applicable for undergraduate or postgraduate program students.
Step 1 – Use the same online request form for obtaining a new Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment or eCOE.
Step 2 – The OHSC is not automatically extended with eCOE. You will have to separately organize an extension until the expiry date of your new student visa. Contact the agent privately to extend your policy.
Step 3 – Prepare the supporting documents to attach to your application. This includes –
Step 4 – You can apply online for a Student Visa Subclass 500 to the Department of Home Affairs. You can do this yourself or use the services of a registered migration consultant.
The Department of Home Affairs will send you an acknowledgement along with a copy of your Bridging Visa for applicants in Australia.
Normally, your Australian Student Visa to a university will last for the duration of the study programme (including holidays) you are enrolled in and will also allow you to remain in Australia for some time after finishing the course.
It depends upon the length of the course and the month in which it ends. If your course is longer than ten months and ends in November or December, your student visa can end on March 15 of the next year.
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