Germany

To be eligible for a student loan in Germany, you typically need to:

• Be at least 18 years old.

• Have a valid residence permit in Germany.

• Be enrolled in a recognised German university.?

• Possess a German bank account.?

• Have a stable income or a co-signer, depending on the loan type.

University of Applied Sciences Wurzburg differs from traditional German Universities because of its practice and industry-oriented programs. Whereas other German Universities offer research-based programs.

German universities/colleges have two intakes per year - September/October and March/April. Students are suggested to apply timely in their target universities as the entire application and visa procedure may take almost 9 months. For the Sept/Octo intake, students can apply till January 15, whereas for March/April intake, July 15th is the last date. Also, after your application has been received by the university, it may take 3-4 months to inform you about the outcome. 

Under certain conditions, you can apply for German citizenship after three years. This includes having a C1-level German language certificate and demonstrating special integration achievements, such as outstanding performance in work or community involvement.

Key documents include:

• Passport and visa

• University admission letter

• Blocked account confirmation

• Health insurance

• Academic transcripts

• Passport photos

• Birth certificate

• Medical prescriptions

Always carry originals and 2–3 photocopies in waterproof folders.

Yes, carry about €500–€600 in cash for your first few days. Many places still prefer cash, especially for public transport, initial groceries, or SIM card purchases.

To study in Germany, one should have €11,904 per year, equivalent to €992 per month in their German blocked account to cover living expenses. 

Yes, you can stay in Germany after a DAAD scholarship. However, you must apply for a residence permit for job seekers. This is valid for a period of 18 months, and you can hunt for qualified jobs during this time period.

An LOR for Masters in Germany should be around one page long. It should cover all the essential traits about the candidate in around 500-600 words. However, some universities require question answer based recommendations. One must follow the university guidelines properly and submit the LOR accordingly.