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Study in Germany
Genuinely free tuition, with a substantial cash barrier at the visa stage.
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The honest version
What studying in Germany actually involves
Germany charges no tuition at most public universities, which makes it the cheapest degree in Europe on paper. The real gate is financial: you must show roughly €11,900 in a blocked account before a visa is issued. Plan for the blocked account, not the tuition.
At a glance
- Tuition
- None at most public universities. A semester contribution of €150–€350 usually includes local public transport.
- Blocked account
- Around €11,900 must be deposited before your visa is granted. This is the real barrier.
- Language
- Master's degrees are widely available in English. Bachelor's degrees are mostly in German and often need C1.
- Admission
- Most applications route through uni-assist, which is documentation-heavy and slow.
- After graduating
- An 18-month residence permit to seek work — the most generous in this group.
- The catch
- Popular subjects carry an NC grade cut-off, and uni-assist rejects incomplete files without much explanation.
Where to study
1 city in Germany
Living costs vary more than tuition does. Choosing the right city often saves more money than choosing the right university.
Next step
Is Germany right for your file?
That depends on your grades, your budget and your language level. Forty-five minutes with an advisor, free, and you will know.