Study & Research in Germany

You’d like to study in Germany? A great idea! We look forward to welcoming you! You’re not yet sure which university to apply to? You’re interested in doing a PhD and are looking for an appropriate programme? Are you wondering how to finance your stay, or how foreign students live in Germany and how they’re supervised? We’re happy to help!

Getting to Know Germany

View into the World

Germany is an ideal destination for study and research. It offers world-class higher education, bustling cities, a beautifully diverse landscape, and it welcomes people from all over the world.

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Studying in Germany

Study Stay

Germany has many different kinds of universities, all of which offer excellent quality. But with so many to choose from, it's not always easy to navigate your way through the university landscape. We are here to help.

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PhD and Research in Germany

Completing a PhD and Researching

Germany offers excellent research opportunities for EU/international PhD students and researchers.

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Admission Requirements

University Entrance

To enter the German Higher Education System a few requirements must be fulfilled.

Eight Steps to Germany

Making Preparations

Germany is one of the most attractive locations for EU and international students worldwide. There are many different kinds of universities, all of which offer excellent quality. We help you to navigate your way through the university landscape in eight short steps.

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Learning German

German Language Skills

Learning German is worthwhile. Find out where and how you can improve your German.

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German University Landscape

Are you interested in courses and study programs at German universities? Take a look at these ads.

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Higher Education Compass ("Hochschulkompass")

Info Portal

At the information portal of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) German universities publish daily information about their study and doctoral programmes as well as their international cooperation.

More at hochschulkompass.de

Scholarship Database

Find Funding

Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations.