Admissions Requirements

Applying to a German University needs special attention and complete knowledge. There are certain formalities that have to be fulfilled. Check the following admission requirements for Bachelor’s, Masters and Ph.D. intakes:

The Entrance Criterion

To apply to a German University, the student should be qualified according to their university entrance qualification. For this, the student should possess a high school leaving certificate. This certificate has to be recognized in Germany. If for any reason you are not eligible for this entrance criterion then you have to get enrolled in the Foundation course. The free-of-cost preparatory courses are subject-based right according to the field of studies the student wishes to study. This one-year course will prepare you to attempt the qualification assessment examination. Once you pass this exam, you become eligible for a university entrance qualification. Now the student can enter higher education institutes in Germany. Students can browse the online “Anabin” database and check their country-specific requirements. In some cases, a student’s school leaving certificate and previous academic performance make the student eligible for direct admission without any entrance exam. It is, therefore, essential to check your status on the institute's website.
The students taking admission to Scholarship programs have to follow the program-specific requirements for taking admission to study in Germany.

Language Proficiency

For German-taught courses students to have to show German language proficiency at the B1 level while for English-taught programs standard tests like IELTS, TOEFL, etc. are required with specified marks or bands. There are few bachelor courses offered in English while a lot of Master’s programs are however available in the English Language.

Recognized Academic Certificates And Other Documents

Students have to submit their previous academic certificates of translated and officially certified by a notary. The documents should contain a signature with an official stamp. These academic certificates generally include:

  • The school leaving certificates and/or university entrance qualification
  • The academic transcripts
  • Certificates of the applicant’s previous educational background related to educational or extracurricular activities
  • Certificates of any volunteered activity and work experience
  • Specific-sized photographs
  • Copy of valid passport
  • Application Fees
  • Evidence of health insurance in Germany
  • Payment receipt for the semester fee
  • Financial stability proofs

Prospective students will have to prove that they have enough money to support their study abroad studies. The document, “Finanzierungsnachweis,” is basically proof of enough financial resources. This document is required while you are applying for an entry visa or residence permit in Germany. Generally, applicants have to show an amount of 8,700 Euros deposited for one year.
Once you get the admission or acceptance letter from the university, you have to apply for a
German student visa and has to hunt for accommodation as many German universities do not offer accommodation in their packages. Next is the enrollment step which also charges some fees to provide you with university-based facilities.

German Study Visa

To study in a European country, Pakistani students need an official study visa. German study visas are issued to international students enrolled in various study courses in Germany. Students applying for a study visa have to pay some visa fees with an application at the local German embassy or consulate in their country. The typical German study visa fee is €75 or approximately 16,000+ PKR.

Types of German Study Visas

There are three types of study visas issued for international students residing outside the European nation;

Student Visa (Studentenvisum)

It is the standard German student visa for international students who are enrolled in a full-time university program. To get a German student visa the student has to submit the Zulassungsbescheid, meaning the letter of admission from a German University or an Institute for Higher Education in Germany.

Student Applicant Visa (Studienbewerbervisum)

This kind of visa is issued to those applicants who want to take admitted to a German university by visiting the institutes personally. The students have to submit proof of entitlement to get admission and/or conditional acceptance at a university in Germany.

Visa to Pursue a Language Course in Germany

These visas are issued to students who want to attend language courses in Germany. If the student applies for the language course visa, he/she will have to leave Germany at the end of the course. This visa is not converted into any sort of residence permit. Students who want to study in Germany after the completion of their language course should state this requirement in the application.

German Student Visa Requirements

The following requirements for acquiring a German Study visa are stated by German Consulate in Pakistan.

  • The school leaving certificates and/or university entrance qualification
  • The academic transcripts
  • Certificates of the applicant’s previous educational background related to educational or extracurricular activities
  • Certificates of any volunteered activity and work experience
  • Specific-sized photographs
  • Copy of valid passport
  • Application Fees
  • Evidence of health insurance in Germany
  • Payment receipt for the semester fee
  • Financial stability proofs