Germany
Europe • Languages: German, English (many MSc programs)
Highlights
- • Tuition-free public universities in most states
- • Strong STEM and engineering reputation
- • 18-month post-study job-seeker visa
Visa basics
- Visa type
- National Visa (Type D) for studies
- Processing time
- 6–12 weeks
- Proof of funds
- $12500
Work rights
- During study
- 120 full days or 240 half days per year
- After graduation
- 18-month residence permit to find qualified work
Tuition (annual)
- Public universities
- $0 – $1700
- Private universities
- $10000 – $25000
Living cost (monthly)
- Rent
- $400 – $1100
- Food
- $250
- Transport
- $100
- Health insurance
- $130
- Misc
- $150
- Average total
- $1380
Top student cities
BerlinMunichHeidelbergAachenHamburg
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