Information for

international students

Information for

international students

The most important info pages and contacts for international students at a glance:

Information page of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for international students

Information page of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for international students

Information page of the German National Association for Student Affairs (Deutsches Studentenwerk - DSW)

Federal Association of Foreign Students

Here you can find the contact person at your university

Here you can find your local Studierendenwerk

Recognition and application

Database with information on the evaluation of foreign educational certificates (anabin)

Application portal for studying in Germany for international students (uni-assist)

Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) for the assessment of foreign qualifications in Germany

Information portal of the Federal Government for the recognition of foreign professional qualifications

Financing your studies

Video on financing your studies in Germany

DAAD funding opportunities for foreign students, graduates, doctoral candidates and university teachers

Funding for gifted students in higher education

Scholarship database

Database on research funding

Finding courses of study

Search portal of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) on degree programs offered in Germany

Search portal of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) on international degree programs offered in Germany

Study guide for Germany of the Federal Employment Agency

Overview of research institutions in Germany

Housing

Wohnheimfinder: Find a student residence hall

Information about the project "Housing For Help"

Health insurance

List of recognized statutory health insurance companies

Information on the European Health Insurance Card

Jobbing and job market

Fact sheet: Information on the legal framework for gainful employment of foreign students, graduates, scientists and other academics

Information on rules and regulations regarding side jobs

Federal government portal for skilled workers from abroad

Job portal of the Federal Employment Agency

Refugees

Website of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees

Information on the DAAD funding program for refugees

Educational guidance on scholarships and language courses for refugees and immigrants

DAAD scholarship program for students & doctoral students at risk worldwide

Life in Germany

A to Z about living in Germany

Residency Law

Overview: Rights of residence for researchers from non-EU countries in Germany

Lexicon of important German words concerning the residency law

Information from the DAAD on the legal framework conditions for Immigration and Residence of foreign students and scholars

Entry and Residence

Current regulations of the German Federal Foreign Office

Overview of German missions abroad

Information from the Federal Ministry of the Interior on entry restrictions

Video: How do I finance my studies in Germany?